What is the Project?
The Chandos construction projects are making headlines through top-tier renovations and innovative new builds that exemplify CultureBeforeContracts and BuildYourPassion. In Edmonton, the Peter Hemingway Leisure Centre is undergoing a phased renovation—a project that modernizes key infrastructure, improves visitor safety, and enhances accessibility, all while replacing the complex double-curved copper roof. Meanwhile, northwards in Brantford, Ontario, the Procter and Gamble North Star project is taking shape as a new 455,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Employed through Lean Integrated Project Delivery (IPD and IPDA), this state-of-the-art facility targets LEED silver and is designed to maximize logistics and operational efficiency. Adding an essential community component, the Frog Lake First Nation Water System Upgrade stands as a vital investment in infrastructure for Frog Lake Cree Nation, ensuring reliable access to clean and safe drinking water. These projects reflect a philosophy of WeBuildBetterTogether and SeeThingsDifferently while embedding the informal, yet driven, spirit of modern contracting.
Main Benefit: Key Figures and Facts
- Peter Hemingway Leisure Centre – Phased renovation in Edmonton aimed at enhancing visitor safety and accessibility.
- Double-curved copper roof replacement – A major highlight of the modernizing process.
- Procter and Gamble North Star – Construction of a 455,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Brantford, Ontario, using Lean Integrated Project Delivery.
- LEED silver target – The new warehouse design enhances logistics and operational efficiency.
- Frog Lake First Nation Water System Upgrade – A crucial endeavor ensuring a steady supply of clean drinking water for the Frog Lake Cree Nation.
- B Corp Score: 158 – Underlining the commitment to ethical and sustainable construction methods.
Innovating Construction with Lean and IPD Methods
Embracing Lean integrated methodologies, the projects have continuously pushed the boundaries of Construction excellence. The use of IPD and IPDA ensures not only streamlined processes and reduced waste, but also a commitment to dynamic problem solving—all while delivering projects on schedule. The application of these strategies is evidence of a dedication to SeeThingsDifferently, inspiring a construction ethos that is as efficient as it is innovative… A mix of detailed planning and a spontaneous approach can be observed, creating a build environment where every stakeholder benefits from enhanced close collaboration.
Modernizing Infrastructure for Community Impact
The renovation effort at the Peter Hemingway Leisure Centre combines modern technology with age-old craftsmanship, creating a facility that is not only safer and more accessible but also aesthetically pleasing. The replacement of the intricate double-curved copper roof stands as a symbol of balancing heritage with future readiness. This is not merely a refurbishment; it’s a transformation designed to uplift community engagement in ways that truly matter. Similarly, the Frog Lake First Nation Water System Upgrade is about more than just infrastructure—it is a legacy project to secure clean, safe drinking water, serving as a model for future Indigenous infrastructure projects across Canada.
Driving Efficiency in Logistics and Operations
By adopting a Lean Integrated Project Delivery approach for the Procter and Gamble North Star project, construction strategies have evolved into a seamless blend of modern design and efficient operational planning. The facility in Brantford, Ontario, is tailored to enhance logistics, supporting a future where operational flow is optimized from the very ground up. With a focus on reducing unnecessary delays and promoting an environment that encourages collaboration, the project highlights the benefits of combining cutting-edge methods with a strong foundational strategy that resonates with the keyword ethos of BuildYourPassion.
Building Sustainable and Purposeful Infrastructure
Sustainability is at the core, not just in practice but in the guiding philosophy behind these projects. They represent a fusion of traditional expertise with modern, environmentally conscious approaches. The LEED silver target for the Procter and Gamble North Star project, for instance, showcases the commitment to energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Meanwhile, the ongoing renovations and upgrades echo a consistent dedication to CultureBeforeContracts—a focus on creating spaces and systems that serve communities well into the future. Every element, from the robust water systems to enhanced safety and accessibility measures, underscores a balanced approach to progress.
Project Impact: Linking to Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation): The Frog Lake First Nation Water System Upgrade provides reliable access to clean and safe drinking water.
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): Both the modern renovation of the Peter Hemingway Leisure Centre and the construction of the P&G North Star facility emphasize innovative solutions and strong infrastructure.
- SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): The enhancements in visitor safety, accessibility, and logistically efficient warehouse design contribute to making community spaces sustainable and resilient.
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): Lean project methodologies reduce waste and drive responsible production practices within the construction sector.
Embodying a Forward-Thinking Construction Ethos
The trio of projects—each distinct in purpose yet interconnected by a vision of innovation—echo a forward-thinking construction ethos. With a B Corp Score of 158 underpinning their commitment to ethical operations, the projects stand as testament to the effectiveness of Lean, IPD, and integrated project management methods in achieving both efficiency and sustainability. They resonate with the timeless mantra of CultureBeforeContracts, suggesting that passion for construction need not be a dry business metric but a dynamic story of community enrichment and groundbreaking progress… Each project, whether it be reimagining a beloved leisure centre, constructing a vast warehouse destined to improve logistics, or building an essential water system, adds a new chapter in the seamless blend of modern expertise and genuine community focus.
