JOSHUA CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOL [more pictures]

Contracted by the Halton District School Board, STF was the successful proponent of a prequalified tender to complete an addition to Joshua Creek Public School. The project is comprised of two main components: the addition of a second storey on top of an existing ground floor, and a new ground floor addition. The addition will add 11 new classrooms in total to the school. This project uses some state-of-the-art mechanical technology for the delivery of heating and cooling through the use of the cores of the hollow core roof planks. The principle of 'thermal storage' is used to deliver an environmentally conscious system while also increasing the comfort level for the occupants in the space it services. This project is now complete and has been used as intended since early 2009. The air quality benefits are already evident as staff and students can realize the difference in between new and previously existing spaces. Also, the mechanical systems are fitted with a display monitor that can show the children (and staff) the activities of the systems in the building and serve as a teaching tool.

ST. LUKE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

STF was contracted to build a 6000sf addition for St. Luke's RC Church at 200 Mount Albion Road, Hamilton. STF dealt with unexpected soil conditions and a very tight schedule while successfully completing this project.

BURKE SCIENCE BUILDING RENOVATIONS [more pictures]

STF Construction is beginning the Third Phase of a major renovation project for McMaster University’s Burke Science Building. Operating as Construction Managers and Constructor, and commencing back in 2004, STF has overseen the demolition of the interior of this entire building to the main building structure and rebuilt to include all new mechanical and electrical systems and up-to-date finishes.

Constructed under LEEDs technology, key components to this project are a new elevator shaft, mechanical penthouse and extensive mechanical and electrical systems installations; all phases to date have been successfully completed while managing partial building occupancy.

GENERAL SCIENCES BUILDING RENOVATIONS [more pictures]

Discussed originally to be renovations to only a portion of the first floor, this project progressed to also include a complete renovation of the second floor and an entirely new roof. All remaining storeys of the four floor structure have remained occupied during construction posing challenges such as maintaining mechanical services during new tie-ins and restraints on noise and construction traffic.

Acting as Construction Manager and Constructor, STF completed the project on time.

‘Best Start’ Daycare Addition - Bruce Trail Public School, Milton [more pictures]

As part of a province-wide ‘Best Start’ initiative - adding much-needed additional daycare spaces to various centres across the province - STF was contracted by the HDSB to build this 6200sf addition to the existing school. Project challenges include working with the fully operational school attached and high residential traffic around the site.

Check out below, the details on a similar ‘Best Start’ project now underway in Acton.

Acton Hub Daycare Addition - McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School [more pictures]

As part of the same initiative as our project at Bruce Trail P.S., STF was contracted by the HDSB to build this 1500sf addition to the existing school. The project will serve to address the immediate needs of the community for additional daycare spaces. Project challenges include working with full operational school and community pool facilities attached. STF worked with the HDSB and Architect to redesign the addition originally slated to go on the other side of the school.

MILTON #5 FIELDGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL [more pictures]

To meet the increasing population in the southwest Milton area, Fieldgate Elementary School will be over 70,000 square feet once complete and will house classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8 for the Halton District School Board. After some revisions to the foundations of the building to deal with less than ideal existing soils, and subsequently the use of some new granular fill, progress on the school has been in full swing since early spring. Masonry, precast planks, structural steel and mechanical and electrical trades are well underway with their respective work. STF expects completion of the project to allow for early 2010 occupancy.

Brock University - Mackenzie Chown ITS Renovations

Late 2007, STF began interior renovations to the busy ITS office facilities at Brock University in St. Catharines. The renovations will provide an update to the current space as well as a more user-friendly helpdesk area for the many students on campus. Designed as a two-phase project, STF is working with Brock to maintain the day-to-day operations in an adjacent area and provide a smooth transition for the users to their new facilities. Complete for some time now, Brock University staff and students are enjoying the reconfigured space and new colours.

NIAGARA COLLEGE ACADEMIC WING [more pictures]

Commencing in the spring of 2009, STF is progressing well with the construction of this addition to the existing Simcoe Wing. Designed to contain tiered lecture rooms, other teaching space and office space, the new Academic Wing is part of numerous expansion initiatives at the Welland Campus. The addition will also include the installation of a wind turbine to assist in supplying power to the campus grid and demonstrate the College’s focus on technology and Green Energy.

GERALD MARSHALL TRANSPORTATION CENTRE, MOHAWK COLLEGE

Commencing in April 2009, STF is pleased to be involved with Mohawk in the construction of this new addition to their Stoney Creek Campus. The addition will house a large open work bay for use by the mechanic program students with drive-through bays for large transport trucks. Some additional classroom space will also be added as ancilliary space. STF is anticipating completion towards the end of 2009.

ADDITION AND RENOVATION TO MUNN’S PUBLIC SCHOOL, OAKVILLE

STF is just getting started on this project for the Halton District School Board. Design components include: much needed additional classroom space; upgrades and replacement of existing windows; reroofing parts of existing school; and improvements and modifications to the exterior entrance and parking areas at the school. Look for pictures in the future to track our progress.