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January 30, 2012
Project Progress
EllisDon works on Waterloo Consolidated Courthouse in Kitchener, Ontario
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Glass installation has reached the top floor of the Waterloo Consolidated Courthouse at Duke and Frederick Streets in Kitchener, Ontario.
EllisDon Corp. is construction manager of the design/build, multi-storey facility that will have 30 courtrooms, eight conference/settlement rooms, and court administration.
The project is designed to meet LEED Silver certification and completion has been scheduled for early 2012. The architect for the project is NORR Ltd. and the consultant is SNC-Lavalin.
Waterloo Courthouse in progress
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WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
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