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Construction start: Macdonald-Stewart - Upgrade Fire Suppression System LOT 1A

Published: 20 June 2024

Please be advised that McGill University has mandated Gicleurs Moderne Inc. to carry out the following project: 24-001 Macdonald Stewart - Upgrade Fire Suppression System LOT 1A (work in 3 laboratories).

Description: Installation of the main sprinkler line in the ceiling of three teaching laboratories located in the basement level of Macdonald-Stewart Building #446.

Construction start date: June 20, 2024

Planned construction end date: August 9, 2024

Work schedule: Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any additional hours will be coordinated.

Project Manager: Biagio D’Onofrio - biagio.donofrio [at] mcgill.ca

Assistant Project Manager: Claudia Carpanzano - claudia.carpanzano [at] mcgill.ca

Contact for building users: Youssef Chebli, Ph.D. - youssef.chebli [at] mcgill.ca

Scope of work:

  • Installation of a 6” main sprinkler pipe in the ceiling of teaching labs MSB-013, MSB-031 and MSB-027, and part of B-HALL1 and B-HALL2.

Impact & mitigation:

  • Construction will be limited to interior spaces only: MSB-013, MSB-031, MSB-027, B-HALL1 and B-HALL2. Minor modifications to circulation within the basement level of Macdonald-Stewart will be required.
  • There will be some medium and high levels of noise at times.
  • Any access to spaces outside the construction zone will be coordinated in advance with the building director and the building occupants.

No service shutdowns will be required.

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