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

20 Perth Ave, Toronto

Scope

Included demolition of the existing buildings on the site then construction of new townhouses in 4 groups. Provided Construction Management services to assist in the design process, then managed the construction.

Solution

THL tendered and awarded all the construction trade contracts, managed the large volume of change orders related to purchasers customizing their units, managed the construction, and completed project closure. This work was completed over a two year period.

Type

Residential

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

55 Thompson, North Bay

Scope

Includes the construction of a new building including positioning it on the site. THL was contacted by the Owner to assist in resolving the final complex design issues so that the permit drawings can proceed and condo sales can commence. Plus provide an overall project cost analysis and scheduling plan.

Solution

THL immediately completed a Value Engineering exercise which substantially reduced the project cost while improving the solution. Meetings were held with the City to confirm their acceptance of the changes, then condo sales began 4 months after THL commenced. THL was heavily involved in the design improvements, condo sales materials, funding, and all other aspects of the project. We also retained the remaining consultants to finalize the design.

Type

Residential

165 Elm Ridge, Toronto

Scope

Includes demolishing two smaller buildings on the site then constructing one larger high rise. THL was contacted by the Owner to provide Program Management Services to assist in obtaining the Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Site Plan Approval then continue to offer overall Program Management through the permit applications, tenders, and construction.

Solution

Working with the lead architect, after 4 months, the first full Site Plan Application, as well as Zoning, was submitted. Zoning Bylaw Amendment was obtained after 12 months. THL issued Requests for Proposals and recommended the majority of the project consultants. Now, our ongoing role is to ensure all development and other activities continue on the targeted schedule. THL also prepares monthly Project Cost and Project Funding Status Reports, as well as those required by CMHC for financing.

Type

Residential

Scope

It is a new, second rental building on the same property as the original rental building. THL was contacted by the Owner to assist in resolving the final complex design issues to obtain the Notice of Approval with Conditions. Plus provided an overall project cost analysis and scheduling plan.

 

Solution

THL focused on addressing the key City and design issues such that the Notice of Approval with Conditions (NOAC) was issued 6 months after we began work.  THL is now retained to oversee the entire project, which includes resolving the NOAC conditions, completing the Parkland Dedication, and leading the design team in preparing the permit drawings. As part of this THL conducted a Value Engineering exercise to optimize the building design.

Type

Residential

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

Scope

THL staff became involved when the project was 80% complete, 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 bring the project to closure. The ongoing monthly project overhead cost (“burn rate”) was over $150,000.

Solution

Critical issues delaying construction involved resolving over 200 major issues. 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. All work was overseen by our team.

Type

Residential