We completed the construction of the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) based on the client’s estimated budget, tight schedule, strict criteria and multiple requests.
We coordinated a multitude of deliverables to bring the project to completion, including the installation of a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) unit in a confined space. Each of our departments were adept at maintaining tight infection control, meeting strict criteria in the process.
From the beginning of the project, we meticulously reviewed the client's requirements, incorporating them into the project without affecting the schedule or budget.
The 68,000 m2 Research Centre consists of two buildings — one six storeys and the other 16 — connect underground to Montreal’s subway.
For the project, we had originally aimed for LEED® Silver certification. With our construction team’s sharp attention to detail, we exceeded our goal, obtaining LEED® Gold certification in November 2014.
We implemented certain steps to meet CRCHUM’s strict acoustic and vibration criteria and its multiple departmental constraints. For example, we analyzed the space to find the best accessibility and infection control solutions for hospital rooms and medical labs.
We successfully built the Hospital Research Centre on a high-traffic site, near a subway and an expressway.
To meet a very tight schedule, we did our utmost to minimize the overlap between the design and construction phases.
Since the client asked our team to install state-of-the-art equipment with no specifications to consult, we had to make certain assumptions at the design stage, incorporating a greater level of flexibility into the plan.
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