Scope

Included the design and construction of a custom, commercial and residential space. Provided Program and Construction Management services to assist in the design process, then manage the construction.

Solution

Located in the Junction of Toronto, this was a new 2,500 SF commercial and residential space with a project budget of $700,000.  THL staff acted as the Owner Representative to complete the design and manage the Construction fit out to meet the client’s requirements. Construction was completed at $600,000, below budget.

Type

Residential

Commercial

560 King St. W, Toronto

Scope

Included the design and construction of a custom, penthouse suite in the Fashion House Condo building. Provided Program and Construction Management services to assist in the design process, then manage the construction.

Solution

Located in the Fashion District of downtown Toronto, this was a 12 story, mixed use residential/retail space. THL staff acted as the Owner Representative to fit out the 2,500 SF Penthouse Suite, working with the City, Developer, Designers, and Property Management. Project complete on budget for $2.5 million. Working in the downtown core,  daily communication and coordination, site logistics and project deliveries played a large role in the project success.

Type

Residential

Commercial

225 Commissioners Street, Toronto

Scope

Includes the design and construction of 3 new buildings on the Pinewood Studios property. Provided Construction Management services to assist in the design process, then manage the construction.

Solution

THL tendered and awarded all the construction trade contracts, managed the construction, and completed project closure. This work was completed over a two year period. 

Type

Commercial

Scope

Includes the existing building demolition, site services, and construction of 4 buildings on the site. THL was contacted by the Owners when the project was 80% complete to investigate and resolve major construction issues, then oversee the project completion.

 

Solution

Critical issues delaying construction involved resolving over 50 major issues. Challenging technical solutions were developed by working with the existing design and construction teams. Then the consultants issued Site Instructions as required, changes in scope were negotiated with the Trades if needed, then construction was completed. All work was overseen by THL Construction Management

Type

Commercial

225 Commissioners Street, Toronto

Scope

Includes the design of 6 additional sound stages on the Pinewood Studios property. The client was concerned about potential increased construction costs which would make the project financially unviable. THL recommended a methodology for confirming construction costs, enabling Value Engineering workshops, and verifying targeted project payback. This included preparing the preliminary working drawings which were used for Value Engineering. 

Solution

THL retained the design consultants, overlooked the preliminary designs, organized design review meetings with the future users, and conducted Value Engineering workshops to provide more cost effective solutions.  The entire assignment was completed in less than four months.

Type

Commercial

Scope

Includes developing the master plan for the construction of a new 6 Phase development which includes residential, commercial, a stormwater pond, and required roadways. THL was contacted by the Owner to oversee the master planning and develop a cost effective program for the construction of all phases. 

Solution

THL retained the consultants and provided significant input into the design concepts. As well an overall project cost analysis and scheduling plan was developed.  Meetings were held with the City to obtain approval on the Master Plan so work can proceed.

Type

Residential

Commercial

55 Thompson, North Bay

Scope

Includes developing the master plan for the construction of a new 5 Phase development which includes residential, commercial, a stormwater pond with discharge to Lake Nipissing, and required roadways. THL was contacted by the Owner to oversee the master planning and develop a cost effective program for the construction of all 5 phases. 

Solution

THL retained the consultants and provided significant input into the design concepts. As well an overall project cost analysis and scheduling plan was developed.  Meetings were held with the City to obtain approval on the Master Plan so work can proceed.

Type

Residential

Commercial

600 Dixon Road, Toronto

Scope

Includes the construction of a new building on the same site as an existing hotel. THL staff were contacted by the Owner to provide overall Program Management Services from the conceptual stage to construction.

Solution

Developed a project workplan and cash flow, then retained all of the consultants and proceeded with the design. This included all Site Plan Applications, Zoning, Permit Applications, Tenders, and Construction Contract Awards. Also prepared project proforma and summary packages which were presented to potential lenders and investors. Prepared overall project budgets and monthly cost tracking reports for lenders. Prepared overall project schedule then tracked progress using MS Project.

41 George St. Brampton

Scope

Includes the construction of a new building beside City Hall to provide space for additional staff. THL staff became involved when the project was 95% complete, well over budget, and the current project team were unable to achieve final occupancy and closing all permits so that the developer could be paid their final monies. Contacted by the Owner to find solutions to the issues holding up the closure, then implement these solutions. The ongoing monthly project overhead cost was over $50,000. 

Solution

Over 1,100 issues were delaying the project closure. This included issues related to building and garage water infiltration, green roofs, fire alarm system, magnetic locks, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and windows. Challenging technical solutions were developed by working with the consultant team. Then the trades were contacted to quote on the required upgrades, then complete the work. All work was overseen by THL staff.

Type

Commercial

Scope

THL staff became involved when the project was 30% complete, considerably stalled, well over budget, and dramatically behind schedule. Contacted by the Owner to find solutions to the issues holding up the project, then implement these solutions to get the project moving at a faster pace. The ongoing monthly project overhead cost (“burn rate”)was over $120,000.

Solution

Critical issues delaying construction involved resolving over 400 major issues including façade, structural, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and windows. Challenging technical solutions were developed by working with the consultant team and trades. Then the consultants issued Site Instructions as required, changes in scope were negotiated with the Trades if needed, then construction was completed. Achieving building occupancy and constructing all 284 residential condos was the focus, to have the purchasers move in and the remaining monies be paid to the Owners.  As part of this process, prepared and published monthly financial statements and cost tracking.  Reviewed the tenant fit out packages and confirmed work was completed as per the agreements.

Type

Residential

Commercial