Projects / Seniors living & long-term care
St. Thomas Retirement Residence
Demolition of an existing hotel and construction of a six-storey, 80-room retirement residence on the same site.
The project began with abatement and full demolition of a two-storey hotel, including its basement, followed by excavation and construction of a new six-storey retirement residence of 80 rooms.
Resident amenities include a hair salon, laundry, theatre, nursing station, gym, kitchen, dining room, patio and spa. The work also included two new elevators, full interior design, new site services, and a landscaped parking lot.
Change orders and schedule pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic were managed through to completion, meeting the client's requirements and all regulatory standards.
Scope of work
- Abatement and demolition of the existing hotel and basement
- Excavation, foundations and six-storey new build
- Two new elevators and full interior fit-out
- Site services, parking and landscaping
Key challenges
- Abatement and full demolition of an existing hotel before building on the same site
- Change orders and schedule pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic
Value engineering
- Existing foundations reused where feasible
- Durable, cost-effective material substitutions within the design intent
- HVAC system modifications for energy efficiency
- Streamlined construction methods to reduce labour and time
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