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August 30, 2004
Student Dwellings
Workers pour concrete for the new University College Student Residence on St. George Street at the University of Toronto.
General contractor Aecon Buildings began the 13-storey, 271-unit tower in March and completion has been scheduled for next May.
The project was designed by Zeidler Partnership Architects.
Consultants are: Halsall Associates ltd. (structural); Hidi Rae Consulting Engineers Inc. (mechanical/electrical); and Ferris + Associates Inc. (landscape).
Subcontractors include: Costa Earthmoving Inc. (excavation); Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd.; Resform Construction Ltd. (formwork); Gilbert Steel Ltd. (rebar supply); Toll Steel Industries Ltd. (structural steel); Innocon Inc. (concrete supply); Adelt Mechanical Works Ltd.; Nortown Electrical Contractors Associates; General Sprinklers Inc.; Marin (2000) Inc. (drywall); Global Architectural Metals Inc. (windows); Flynn Canada Ltd. (roofing); Vicwest (cladding); Lee Elevator Service Ltd.; and The Downsview Group (asphalt/paving).
Photo by WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
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