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December 22, 2006
Prepping the Path
HOWARD MANDEL
Outside work is underway at The Meridian Residences condominiums at Yonge street and Finch avenue in North York, Ont. Tridel Corp. along with Hullmark Developments began the 31-storey, 406-unit building with a three-level podium and ten townhomes in April 2005 and completion has been scheduled for Spring. The work includes indoor/outdoor water features, a pool/whirlpool/sauna, fitness centre, billiards/card room, a party room, a golf simulator and more. There will also be two-levels of underground parking, two-levels above ground, second floor office space and ground floor retail. The project was designed by Rafael + Bigauskas Architect Inc. Consultants are: Sigmund Soudack & Associates (structural); A + G Engineering Ltd. (mechanical/electrical); and MBTW Group (landscape). Subtrades include: Magine General Contractors Inc. (excavation); Rumble Foundations (Ontario) Ltd. (shoring/caissons); Consolidated 2000 Inc. (formwork); Global Precast; Teskey Concrete; Venice Masonry; Primo Mechanical Inc. (mechanical/fire protection); Belmar Ventilation Systems Inc.; Speedy Electric Contractor Inc.; Toro Aluminum Ltd. (windows); and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd.
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