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August 11, 2008
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Work progresses at the Accolade condominium construction site. The building is situated at Eglinton Avenue East and the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto.
Accolade condominiums get top marks for central location
General contractor Residences at the Accolade Inc. began the condominium project in August 2007. Completion has been scheduled for June 2009.
Designed by Burka Varacalli Architects, the 34-storey, 327-unit building features a party room, fitness room, billiards lounge and four levels of underground parking.
Consultants are Sigmund Soudack & Associates (structural) and Stantec (mechanical/electrical).
Subcontractors include Magine Contractors (excavating); Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd.; Canada Wide Reinforcing Steel Co. Ltd.; Trio Forming; Teskey Concrete; Primo Mechanical; Nortown Electrical Contractors Associates; and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd.
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