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More progress is being made on the CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre project in Ottawa! Earlier this month, our site team had a concrete pouring topping off event marking the completion of the parking garage structure. The new treatment centre will bring together programs and services for youth living with complex medical, developmental, behavioural or mental health needs into a new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility on CHEO’s main Smyth Road campus. The site team was paid a visit by CHEO President and Chief Executive Officer, Alex Munter, to warmly thank everyone for their hard work and persistence on the project. Michael M. Russell Sleaper Joey Comeau Danny Giacomel Mike Armstrong Alex Munter Entuitive Read more about the project here: https://shorturl.at/0Dztn

Today is recognized as National Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – a day that holds meaning for all of us here in Canada, especially as we continue to learn and grow in our understanding of our country's history with Indigenous Peoples. It is an opportunity for us to reflect on and acknowledge the painful history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. It's a time to honour the lost children and Survivors of these schools, their families, and communities. At EllisDon, we are committed to learning, listening, and growing in the spirit of reconciliation. https://shorturl.at/jufE5 Tom Howell Jennifer Khan , B.A, CMP Gagan Sharma, MA

Ibrahim’s Journey: The Next Generation of Skilled Trades with the STEP To Construction Program      Ibrahim’s journey into the trades began with his father, who shared the value of hard work and the opportunities available in skilled trades. Since joining the program, Ibrahim has improved his time management skills and found a supportive, friendly environment on-site that makes the work feel like being back at school. He highlights the importance of building good relationships and how it makes the job easier and more enjoyable.    We’re proud to support Ibrahim and the next generation of skilled tradespeople as they find their path and contribute to the future of the industry. https://shorturl.at/PWRDQ Mohammed Al-Salem Jamal Omar Paul Trudel Andrew Anderson, P.Eng. University of Toronto #STEPToConstruction #BuildingForBetter #SkilledTrades #YouthInConstruction #LabourShortage

EllisDon has launched a renewable diesel pilot program across five projects in British Columbia and Ontario! Directly connected to our journey to net-zero, we have identified renewable diesel as a key opportunity to drastically reduce the carbon impact of our sites. Renewable diesel is processed to be chemically identical to conventional diesel fuel, offering 75-80% emissions reductions – with no sacrifice in quality, reliability, or efficiency, and no need to modify existing machinery or fuel distribution infrastructure. Read more about our climate commitment here: https://shorturl.at/4kkts Jody Becker Jolene McLaughlin Denyse van Opbergen Sophie Barnes Marc Nord Shane Maharaj Paul Gooch Paul Gargarella Keeli Husband Craig Enns Michael Kazda

Project Milestone: South Niagara Hospital On-Track to be First WELL Certified Hospital in Canada 🌿🏗️ Alongside Niagara Health and Infrastructure Ontario, EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare is proud to prioritize this sustainable achievement.  Organized around 10 concepts of building performance — Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind and Community – WELL is a program that details design and operational guidelines specifically focused on improving health and wellness outcomes for the people using the building. Achieving WELL Precertification means the project is one step closer to being WELL Certified after the building opens in 2028! Jessica Ferkul Doug Rolfe Russell Sleaper Joey Comeau Danny Giacomel Jennifer Chizen Amy Brown Jason Coutinho Mike Dunford Robin Jervis Scott Hunter   Read more here: https://shorturl.at/yyVc6

Today we celebrate #NationalTradesPeopleDay! Dedicated to the hardworking tradespeople on sites across the country, they are the backbone of our industry. Not only do they bring our projects to life, but they are also the future generation of workers of construction. EllisDon is committed to providing opportunities to our future generations through programs like STEP To Construction, S.T.E.A.R. (Skilled Trades Exploration and Readiness Program), Thrive Youth, and Building Your Community Up. Each program is geared towards elevating the children ranging from 6-18 years of age to learn and gain hands-on experience in the construction industry alongside EllisDon on-site workers.  Here’s to our current generation of tradespeople and the future generations to come! Read more about how we are supporting the future of construction here: https://shorturl.at/Ex3J5 Paul Trudel Max Mantha David McFarlane Mohammed Al-Salem

Take a Deep Dive: 4th Avenue Flyover Bridge Rehabilitation Project 🤿🌉 EllisDon’s Civil Team effectively managed a unique scope involving extensive in-stream pier repair work for the centre pier. The team worked with a temporary works engineer to design and build a steel “dry box” assembly that could be lifted with a crane from the bridge above and installed around the centre pier. Commercial SCUBA divers from Aquatech Diving & Marine Services Ltd. were brought in to utilize special tools such as underwater hammer drills and jackhammers to install the dry boxes while working in the river current.  Once a watertight seal was achieved using a specialized gasket system, EllisDon self-performed concrete demolition and restoration while adhering to strict environmental permitting restraints and constant monitoring.  Well done to the Civil team in Calgary for working through this fascinating phase of the project! Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/TfSdg Travis Perry Janine Tannahill Dylan Mayer Sean Dekoning

Milestone News out of Maryland: Groundbreaking of Prince George's County Blueprint Schools Project 🏫 This milestone marks the beginning of the project that will provide eight new school facilities to be completed by summer 2026, 2027 and 2028. In addition to an equity investment from EllisDon Capital, the scope of work includes EllisDon Facilities Services as the lead service provider for the 30-year operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation contract for the eight schools. Read more below: https://shorturl.at/gJYfX

EllisDon is proud to congratulate Manik Raina, Mark Gaglione, P.Eng, and Vincent Davenport on making On-Site Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 list as three of the brightest minds in the Canadian construction industry!  On-Site Magazine and Site Partner’s annual 40 Under 40 awards recognize the most exceptional, progressive, and innovative young leaders who are advancing the movement of construction in Canada. To discover more about the careers and accomplishments of Manik, Mark, and Vincent at EllisDon, please visit our website here: https://shorturl.at/WwuIs Please help us congratulate all three leaders below!  

We’re taking a trip to visit our friends out west…✈️   Introducing: University of Victoria – New Student Housing and Dining🎒 The New Student Housing and Dining project includes 782 beds and a 600-seat dining hall that sets a new standard for student housing, campus life, engagement with the public realm, and sustainability.  The project was divided into two phases, one for each sequentially constructed building. This is the University’s first Passive House project, one of the largest Passive House Certified projects in Canada!  The project is also built to LEED Gold Certification and mass timber was also used as a primary building material to offset the carbon footprint of the project. Read more about the University of Victoria – New Student Housing and Dining project here: https://shorturl.at/ypCGm Craig Enns Keeli Husband Nick Konicek