On October 4th, 2021, McGill University launched an innovative initiative by occupying the Pilot Project workspace. This dynamic space embodies an open, shared, and collaborative model, serving as a living ecosystem where participants engage with and test a cutting-edge working environment.
Designed to optimize space utilization and cater to diverse user needs, the University crafted a multifunctional, multimodal, and highly adaptable environment. This strategic setup allows for effortless transformation, ensuring a variety of configurations that support a range of activities and working styles. By fostering creativity and collaboration, the Pilot Project workspace is paving the way for the future of modernized workspaces at McGill.
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In summary, the Pilot Project workspace:
- Incorporates fully flexible office furniture
- Is highly adaptable to the unforeseen needs of employees (health measures, technical requirements, etc.)
- Maximizes the use of space through desk sharing
- Plans for future changes
- Can accommodate a high degree of activity
- Adaptability
- Durability
- Technology
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Project Description:
Interior retrofit of IT administrative spaces within 680 Sherbrooke (levels 5 and 16) and Burnside (level 2).
Project Scope:
Based on the knowledge gathered through the New Models of work pilot project, the IT workspace optimization project is a furniture based retrofit that aims at minimizing construction cost, modernizing the workspace and optimizing space allocation. This optimization will result in portions of levels 7 and 14 at 680 Sherbrooke, currently occupied by IT, being released for alternate use.
Project Details:
Status | Validation |
Est. Project Start date | 2024 - 2026 |
Est. Budget Range | $500,000 - $900,000 |
Location | Burnside 2nd Floor & 680 Sherbrooke Floors 5,16 |
Project Number | 22-044 |
Contact | map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca |
Please read the following information carefully :
Sustainable Procurement
The businesses with which the University will conclude a contract with in the course of this project will have to respect the McGill Supplier Code of Conduct.
Other requirements may apply, such as (for example): the quantification and limiting of GHG emissions over the contract or asset lifecycle, sustainable construction/product certifications, involvement of indigenous businesses or of social economy businesses, design for circularity, and so on.
Notice :Information in this document is not to be interpreted as a commitment to conduct any solicitation in any particular market (or to fulfill any particular need) within any timeframe. This document is based on preliminary assessments which may be modified and needs may consequently be increased, partially fulfilled or cancelled. The needs of the client units may fluctuate according to their capabilities and priorities. Moreover, this acquisition plan is subject to various risk factors that have an influence on the operations of McGill University, such as available revenue, inflation, changes in: provincial and federal policies, technologies, human resources, social movements and trends, demographic aspects of the student population and the academic personnel. |