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November 20, 2009
Project progress
Construction continues on Absolute World Tower Four in Mississauga, Ontario
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Work is moving along at the Absolute World Tower Four condominium project in Mississauga, Ont. Developer Fernbrook Homes/Cityzen has occupancy of the 56-storey, 430-unit project scheduled for 2010.
The condo will include six levels of underground parking.
The project was designed by Burka Architects.
Consultants are: Sigmund Soudack & Associates Inc. (structural); E.C.E Group (mechanical/electrical); and NAK Design Group (landscape).
Subtrades include: Costa Earthmoving Inc. (excavation); Faga Group (under slab drainage); Deep Foundations Contractors Inc. (shoring/caissons); Premform (formwork); Gilbert Steel Ltd. (rebar); Innocon Inc. (concrete supply); Mayfair Electric Ltd.; and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd.
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