McMaster University

Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery – 2nd Floor

1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario

Key Personnel:   

Project Manager – Ron Worrall

Chief Estimator – Kim McCarthy / Tara Myers

Site Superintendent – Curt Harley

Scope of Work:

• Construction Management Contract of the 2nd Floor for McMaster University’s, Michael G. DeGroote Centre of Learning and Discovery (MDCL).
• Interior fit-up of existing shelled space located on the 2nd floor into new state-of-the-art laboratories, offices and classrooms for five (5) primary occupants: Centre for Microbial Chemistry Biology, Chemical Biology/Biochemistry, Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, Education Services and Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research.
• CFI Funding Compliance
• Installation of complete Mechanical, Electrical and Building Automation Systems and Infrastructure located in Penthouse Level and distributed on 2nd floor to service Laboratory, Institute, Administration and Teaching areas.
• Construction of new 2nd Floor Bridge linking the MDCL Building to McMaster Health Sciences Centre

Major Accomplishments:

• Achieved Substantial Completion 10 weeks ahead of schedule.
• Under Budget
• Successful in converting project execution to a day shift format resulting in costs savings for the Owner.
• Five (5) Sector Phased Construction.
• Multi-phased tendering of sub-contracts to suit design phasing and budget allocations.
• Development and Coordination of project specific procedures with University Staff for interruption of existing services.
• Understanding of sensitivity for ongoing research and experiments on other floors within Building.
• Liaison with campus risk management department.
• Conscious of key learning environment.
• Understanding that “University’s Business is students not construction” and therefore cannot interrupt labs or classes.
• All work within close proximity to exam and lecturing facilities within Building.