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July 17, 2008
BRADLEY FEHR
Workers guide a concrete form into place during construction of The Parc in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
Kwason Structures crews show fine form at The Parc condominium project
Patrick Cotter Architect Inc. designed The Parc condominium building for owner/builder Executive Group of Companies.
The 17-storey development will include 66 condominium units and 30 townhouses.
A number of contractors are involved with the project, including William Kelly and Sons Plumbing Contractors Ltd., Matcon Excavation and Shoring Ltd., Metro Testing Laboratories Ltd., Modern Drywall Ltd. and Kwason Structures Ltd. (formwork).
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