Originally focused on roof and truss replacement, to qualify for the Government of Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program (GICB) GICB we expanded the project and have included crucial upgrades such as accessibility features (automatic doors, upgraded washrooms), energy efficiency improvements (solar panels, Heat Recovery System, new windows, LED lighting) and improved insulation.

The detailed scope of the Project includes:
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• Review of the existing roof structure and recommendation by a professional structural engineer (completed)
• As built drawings of the building (completed)
• Building performance review by a qualified engineer to meet grant requirements (completed)
• Building permits
• Hiring of architect and engineers as required by SCRD
• Hiring a qualified contractor thru a formal bidding process
• Contractor mobilization (materials, equipment like cranes and scaffolding, site office, etc.)
• Site safety and access management during work
• Install scaffolding inside the hall
• Remove the ceiling lights, remove and store insulation
• Remove the wood ceiling of the Hall and keep for potential reinstallation
• Remove existing metal roof and gutters
• Remove the Hall existing roof trusses
• Check the roof structure of the lower areas and design strengthening of the support framing as required
• Design, fabricate, install new trusses over the Hall area
• Perform repairs of the structure over lower roofs
• Install new roofs and gutters
• Design and install solar panels on the roof
• Install upgraded insulation
• Install new ceiling LED lights
• Design and install a heat recovery system
• Install news windows
• Upgrade the washrooms
• Install automatic door openers for wheelchair access
• Remove debris and keep the site clean on a continuous basis
• Clean up and demobilize

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