Affordable Housing – THL Construction Management

165 Elm Ridge, Toronto

thlcmca on November 8, 2024

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.

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Residential

1996 – 2000 Bathurst St., Toronto

thlcmca on October 30, 2024

Scope

Included demolishing the smaller older buildings, then constructing a new, larger rental building with underground parking. THL was retained to act as the Program Manager overseeing the Consultants and Construction Manager.

Solution

Overseeing the consultant selections, permit application process, final design and then construction. This included negotiating the Construction Management agreement. In parallel, the site plan approval process was also completed for a second building. However, the financial analysis indicated that this was not appropriate and will be delayed for the moment. THL prepares monthly Project Cost and Project Funding Status Reports, as required by CMHC for monthly draws. As well, THL prepares monthly Project Schedule Reports indicating the construction progress.

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Residential

thlcmca on October 30, 2024

Scope

Included designing of a second rental building on the same property. The project was already underway. Contacted by Owner to resolve final, challenging design issues needed to obtain the Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Notice of Approval. Once the design was completed, the next step was to complete a project proforma and evaluate the project performance.

Solution

Quickly analyzed the challenging design issues, then developed solutions within 4 weeks. After the design was completed, conducted a Value Engineering exercise to substantially reduce cost. An improved design was submitted to the City after 5 months and the ZBA was issued after 10 months.

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Residential

165 Elm Ridge, Toronto

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1996 – 2000 Bathurst St., Toronto

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