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July 23, 2008
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Work is moving upward at the EQ1 and EQ2 at Equinox condominiums in Scarborough, Ontario.
Monarch Construction builds EQ – times two
The two-tower EQ project was designed by Graziani & Corazza Architect Inc. for owner and general contractor Monarch Construction.
The 35-storey EQ1 tower is scheduled for completion in spring 2009; the 30-storey EQ2 tower’s completion is expected in fall 2009.
Consultants are Kazmar Associates Ltd. (structural), A & G Engineering Ltd. (mechanical/electrical) and Alexander Budrevics Landscaping.
Subcontractors include Michael Bros. Excavating; Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd.; Verdi Alliance (formwork); C + T Reinforcing Steel Co. (1987) Ltd. (rebar supply); Res Precast; Dufferin Concrete; Medi-Group Masonry Ltd.; Network Mechanical; Cooltech Air Systems (HVAC); Mayfair Electric Ltd.; and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd.
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