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August 12, 2010
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Cooper Construction continues work on University of Waterloo expansion
COOPER CONSTRUCTION LTD.
Work continues on the University of Waterloo Environment 3 Building in Waterloo, Ont. General contractor Cooper Construction Ltd. began the four-storey expansion to the existing building in December 2009. The project, which is aiming to achieve LEED Platinum certification, includes a two-storey bridge over the existing facility.
Completion has been scheduled for March 2011.
The project was designed by Akitt, Swanson + Pearce Architects Inc. and prime consultant is The Walter Fedy Partnership. Subcontractors include: Coco Paving Inc. (excavation/paving); Deep Foundations Contractors Inc. (shoring/caissons); XDG Construction (rebar/formwork); Telco Steel Works Ltd.(structural steel); Hogg Fuel & Supply Ltd. (concrete); Kappeler Masonry; Conestogo Mechanical; Electricomm Services (electrical); Superior Sprinkler; Barrie Glass & Mirror Ltd.; Flynn Canada Ltd. (roofing); and Delta Elector Co. Ltd.
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