Rescue – THL Construction Management

110 Bloor St, Toronto

thlcmca on November 8, 2024

Scope

Included the removal and replacement of the 4-storey building façade along Bloor St., demolition of the 6 existing retail units, rough in for the future tenants, and coordination of tenant fit out work requirements. Contacted by the Owner when the project was 50% complete, considerably stalled, and drastically behind schedule. The landlord was very concerned about missing target dates in the new lease agreements and losing tenants.

Solution

THL’s proven Issues Resolution business process quickly identified and assessed numerous design, permit, material, structural and mechanical issues. We developed and implemented various communication, workflow, cost management, and tracking solutions. We overcame design and technical challenges by significantly improving collaboration with construction, architects and consultants, and coordination with tenants. Within 2 months, construction began proceeding at a reasonable rate for tenant turnover, and new target completion dates were then negotiated with all future tenants.

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Commercial

thlcmca on November 8, 2024

Scope

Included the removal and replacement of the 4 storey building façade along Bloor St., demolition of the 6 existing retail units, rough in for the future tenants, construction of a new “jewel box” store on the Cumberland side of the building, and coordination of tenant fit out work requirements. THL became involved when the project was 50% complete, considerably stalled, 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 landlord was very concerned about missing target dates in the new lease agreements. This risked losing the tenants.

Solution

THL quickly assessed the construction issues and developed solutions within 2 months. Then construction began proceeding at a reasonable rate for tenant turnover. New target completion dates were then negotiated with all future tenants. One of the key issues was that the Construction Manager would not order the façade panels as the Architect would not guarantee the sizes. So all related work was at an impasse. A second key issue was that the architect’s façade design was past the property lines at the sidewalk, and above the vertical limit. THL quickly investigated and developed solutions using our proven Issues Resolution business process. Other critical issues delaying construction involved resolving issues related to the façade design, structural supports, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and coordination of tenant requirements. Challenging technical solutions were developed by working with the consultant team and Construction Manager. As part of this process, we prepared and published monthly financial statements and cost tracking. Reviewed the tenant fit out packages and confirmed work was completed as per the agreements.

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Commercial

55 Thompson, North Bay

thlcmca on November 8, 2024

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.

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Residential

41 George St. Brampton

thlcmca on November 8, 2024

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.

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Commercial

thlcmca on November 8, 2024

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.

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Residential

thlcmca on November 8, 2024

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.

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Residential

Commercial

thlcmca on October 30, 2024

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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.

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55 Thompson, North Bay

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