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TORONTO ONTARIO TEMPLE RENOVATION

Overview

Our team was engaged as a contractor by Westland Construction to support the extensive renovation and modernization of the Toronto Ontario Temple. Originally brought on for a limited demolition scope, our involvement evolved significantly over the 18-month project, growing to encompass complex mechanical, electrical, and structural responsibilities.

  • Client: Westland Construction
    Location: Toronto, Ontario
    Contract Duration: 18 Months
    Contract Value:

  • Initial: $225,000

  • Final: $1.78 Million

Toronto, Ontario LDS Temple

Original Scope

At the outset, our contract focused on essential pre-construction demolition services. This included the demolition of select interior spaces, installation of hoarding and protective flooring to safeguard surrounding areas, excavation and demolition related to lower-level plumbing, and the removal of lower-level walls and flooring to prepare the site for subsequent construction phases.

Evolving Scope & Deliverables

As the project progressed, our role expanded dramatically. We took on a broad range of specialized tasks that required precise coordination, technical expertise, and high standards of craftsmanship. The final scope included:

Mechanical and Electrical:

  • Full electrical demolition and new installation

  • Disconnect and reconnect of all mechanical equipment

  • Installation of new HVAC

  • Installation of plumbing systems

  • Coordination and management of electrical start-up

  • Heat tracing and cooling tower modifications

  • Fire panel modifications

Structural and Interior Construction:

  • Removal and replacement of basement concrete and plumbing systems

  • Coring for new mechanical and plumbing systems

  • Construction of new interior walls and office spaces

  • Installation of firewall systems in fan and boiler rooms

  • Sump pit demolition and construction

  • Concrete coring, floor remediation

  • New drainage installations

  • Installation of scaffold systems

Specialized Services:

  • Font and baptistry lighting network hub modifications

  • Smoke detector installation

  • Drapery motor power installations

  • Polishing of stainless steel finishes

  • Cleaning services and filter installations

  • Carpet removal

  • Tree removal

  • Moving services for sensitive historical and museum artifacts

  • Comprehensive review and coordination of architectural, mechanical, and finish drawings

Outcome

This detailed and sacred renovation required careful execution, flexibility, and ongoing coordination with multiple stakeholders. Our team worked closely with Westland Construction, architects, and subcontractors to ensure every phase, from demolition to final finishes, met the high standards needed for the Toronto Ontario Temple. Challenges such as relocating sensitive artifacts and integrating new mechanical and electrical systems into the existing structure demanded precision and teamwork. Ultimately, our expertise was crucial in successfully transforming the temple into a modernized, functional, and respectful space.

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