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August 26, 2010
Project progress
Cooper Construction continues work on Balsillie School of International Affairs
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Work is taking shape on the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo, Ont. General contractor Cooper Construction Ltd. began work on the three-storey academic facility in September 2009; completion has been scheduled for August 2011.
The project was designed by KPMB Architects. Consultants are: Blackwell Bowick (structural); Crossey Engineering Ltd. (mechanical); and H.H. Angus and Associates (electrical).
Subcontractors include: E & E Seegmiller Ltd. (excavation/asphalt/paving); Ronco Steel Centre Ltd. (rebar); Swan & Associates (formwork); Prestressed Systems Inc. (precast); Spencer Steel Ltd. (structural steel); Hogg Fuel & Supply Ltd. (concrete); GA Masonry; Nelco Mechanical; Naylor Group Inc. (electrical); C & H Fire Suppression; Merit Glass; Nedlaw Roofing Ltd.; and Kone Inc. (elevators).
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