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March 12, 2008
PCL Constructors create walls of windows at RBC Centre
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Installation of exterior glass continues at the RBC Centre on Wellington St. W. in Toronto.
PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is construction manager on the 43-storey RBC tower project. The building, which was designed by Bregman + Hamann Architects/Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, features a nine-level podium and retail on the ground floor.
Consultants are Halcrow Yolles (structural); The Mitchell Partnership (mechanical); and Mulvey & Bananai International (electrical).
Subtrades include Anpro Environmental Group (excavation); Deep Foundation Contractors Inc. (shoring/caissons); Allnue Structures Inc. (formwork); Gilbert Steel Ltd. (rebar supply); CBM (concrete supply); Modern Niagara Toronto Inc. (mechanical); Plan Group (electrical); Antamex International (windows); and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Inc.
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