CAE is a world leader in simulation and modelling technologies that offers integrated training solutions to the civil aviation industry and armed forces in 20 countries. The business relationship between CAE and Broccolini Construction dates back to the mid-1990s, when construction of the company’s five-storey office building on Montreal’s Côte-de-Liesse Road was delegated to Broccolini.
This year CAE called upon Broccolini once again, this time to renovate their Ottawa offices while they were partially occupied. The mandate was given to Broccolini because of its ability to deliver excellent results on a tight schedule, its experience in carrying out projects in occupied spaces, and its high profile in the capital region.
Broccolini Ottawa handled phase I of the renovation project, making it possible for CAE to set up an additional laboratory requiring new mechanical and electrical equipment. The existing building occupies three floors, and most of the work concerned the first floor and the roof. Broccolini Ottawa had to open the existing roof and reinforce the structure so that it could accommodate new mechanical elements on the roof.
Occupation of the building throughout construction was the project’s main challenge: Broccolini had to ensure occupants were safe and adapt its work methods to reduce their inconvenience (noise, dust, etc.). The short time period allotted to the project also required significant coordination, as did the onset of the winter season. The work begun on October 30 ended two months later, on its due date, December 19, 2009.
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