Annual Report 2010/11

Using Our Resources Wisely

April 2010

The final major concrete pour topping off the building was successfully completed on March 31. The Contractor is now preparing to commence the installation of the exterior limestone and brick in mid April. Completion of the exterior building envelope and interior rough-in work will be the Contractor's primary focus over the next several months.










June 2010

With the concrete structure of the new OLM Building complete, the construction crane was removed from the site and the Contractor's focus shifted to closing in the exterior building envelope and continuing with the interior rough-in work. The installation of exterior brick and limestone has commenced on the first and second levels of the building’s west elevation. Window frames have been installed and glass is complete on the first and second levels and is continuing on the third level. The structural steel for the main entry was recently installed and the curtain wall system will follow at a later date. Interior wall framing was completed on the first and second floors and is continuing on the third. Installation of the passenger elevator rails has now commenced.








August 2010

Exterior brick and stonework have reached the third and fourth floors on the west and north elevations of the building while cladding of the penthouse with metal siding has also commenced. On the interior of the building, wall studs are complete to the third floor and nearing completion on the fourth floor. All major mechanical equipment such as air handling units, fans and the medical gases distribution system are now on site with the exception of the new boiler which is expected shortly. Major electrical components continue to arrive on site on a daily basis. Drywall installation has commenced on the first floor of the building. The contractor has also commenced the installation of the ceiling on the first level of the parking garage which will keep the floor of the new OLM building warm for occupants.








October 2010

The exterior of the building has taken shape with brick and stonework nearing completion and windows now all in place. The Contractor is striving to close in the building before the winter weather sets in. On the interior, electrical and mechanical rough-in work, including plumbing is nearing completion on the first and second floors and the new boiler has arrived and was craned into the Health Centre's existing Boiler House. Work has commenced inside the penthouse with the installation of ductwork and the hooking up of mechanical equipment, most of which is now on site. The lights in the parking garage have been replaced with new ones that focus light downward to reduce the brightness in the surrounding community.








November 2010

The building exterior is nearing completion with the curtain wall glass currently being installed and stonework at the front entry of the building now very noticeable. Hard landscaping has also commenced but planting will have to wait until spring. Work on the interior continues unabated with drywall installation nearly complete on the ground floor and taping and painting well underway. The upper floors are in various stages of drywall and steel stud installation with electrical and mechanical work ongoing. Tie-in work to the steam and other systems in the main Health Centre are also progressing and the medical oxygen tie-in is being planned.








December 2010

At this point in our construction schedule, the new Our Lady of Mercy Patient Care Wing is mostly closed in and protected from the elements. The glass curtain wall at the front of the building is generally complete with the exception of an access area to allow delivery of large equipment and materials. The majority of the work is now taking place inside the building and in the underground parking garage. On the building’s first floor base coat painting has commenced and is ongoing in patient rooms and corridors on this level. A mock up patient room is also underway and being completed for review by the Consultants and Health Centre.








January 2011

The New Year is upon us and construction of the new OLM building continues both on the interior of the new building and in the parking garage below. On the first floor, the T-bar ceiling installation and painting are ongoing and installation of ceramic wall tile in washrooms has recently commenced. The flooring, lighting, patient headwalls, plumbing fixtures, and millwork are all in various stages of completion in the mock-up room. Lighting installation commenced on the first floor and the installation of the ceiling in the parking garage is also continuing and most of the recessed pot lights have been installed.








February 2011

As we hope for an early spring, planning for the move to the Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) Patient Care Wing is now underway at the Health Centre. We are joined by MHPM Project Leaders, who are meeting with the clinical programs that will be relocating to OLM. Health Centre staff and MHPM will be working closely over the coming months on occupancy planning and operational readiness to ensure a smooth transition of patients, staff and equipment to the new building. From a construction perspective the majority of work currently revolves around completing the installation of drywall, suspended ceilings, ductwork, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and the elevators.








March 2011

The Health Centre continues to progress with occupancy planning and operational readiness, with the clinical programs that will be relocating to OLM, along with support services touring the new building to get acquainted with their new home. On the construction front, work continues primarily on the interior of the building. Finishing work has commenced and is most advanced on the lower floors with the installation of corridor lighting, wall sconces, patient bed lighting and other devices. Patient headwalls have been installed on the first and second floors, complete with medical gas connections and work continues on the third floor. Installation of the nurse call system devices has begun on the first floor. As we move up the building, the floors are in various stages of completion, with suspended ceilings, duct work, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and medical gas piping all ongoing. Drywall installation continues primarily on the fourth floor, with some select ceiling drywall being installed on lower levels. The passenger elevators are generally complete and the service elevators are progressing.