Construction Mangement Plan
Introduction
55 Mercer Condos is a 47 storey mixed-use development located at the southeast corner of Blue Jays Way and Mercer Street (99 Blue Jays Way), in the City of Toronto. The proposed development includes 543 residential units and a retail component.
Vehicular access to the public roads is currently provided via a laneway to the south of the Site onto Blue Jays Way and Mercer Street to the north that provides access to Blue Jays Way. The existing surrounding land uses include a future mixed-use development (Nobu Residences) to the east, a laneway to the south with a mixed-use building (Icon Condos) south of the laneway, Mercer Street to the north with a mixed-use building (King Blue Condos) to the north of Mercer Street and Blue Jays Ways to the west.
Construction Sequence
2.1. STAGE I – DEMOLITION
This stage of construction includes the following activities:
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- Demolition of one, three-storey existing building on Site;
- Disconnection of all existing utilities and servicing infrastructure entering and contained within the Site; and
- Removal and trucking of construction debris (asphalt, building material, etc.).
Prior to commencement of any construction activities, the perimeter of the Site will be secured with fast fence, or an equivalent fencing system. The primary activity within this phase is the demolition of the three-storey commercial buildings on the 99 Blue Jays Way and Mercer Street frontage of the Site.
Construction vehicular activities are anticipated to be low, with the majority of vehicles being dump trucks. Loading and unloading during this phase will be from within the Site.
2.2. STAGE II – SHORING AND EXCAVATION
This stage of construction includes the following activities:
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- Levelling of the sub-surface after demolition of asphalt;
- Drilling and installation of caissons and piles;
- Installation of lagging, tieback, rakers and corner supports; and
- Excavation of the Site
This stage commences with levelling of the Site, followed by drilling and installation of the caisson and piles. The proposed shoring system includes a number of supports within the system such as corner bracing, rakers, and tiebacks. Once in place the caissons and piles act to secure the perimeter of the Site, which enables the commencement of excavation. As the excavation progresses, lagging and additional supports are installed, until excavation comes to completion.
During the shoring and excavation stage, construction vehicular activities are anticipated to be heavy. The type of construction vehicles are predominately dump trucks during excavation and concrete trucks during shoring. Loading and unloading during this phase will be from within the Site.
2.3. STAGE III – BELOW-GRADE CONSTRUCTION
This stage of construction includes the following activities:
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- Completion of detailed excavation for footings and sub-slab drainage;
- Installation of sub-slab drainage;
- Pouring of footings;
- Erection of tower crane;
- Installation of Site servicing connections;
- Installation of blindside waterproofing;
- Pouring of foundation walls; and
- Pouring of concrete
During the below-grade construction stage, construction vehicular activities are anticipated to be low. The anticipated type of construction vehicles are predominately concrete trucks. To a lesser extent other construction related vehicles are anticipated, such large flatbed tractor trailer trucks for early morning steel delivery and other delivery vehicles such as single-unit trucks and typical cube-vans.
2.4. STAGE IV – ABOVE-GRADE CONSTRUCTION
This stage of construction includes the following activities:
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- Completion of above-grade structure;
- Enclosure of building envelope;
- Installation of roofing;
- Installation of windows; and
- Installation of precast
During the above-grade construction stage, construction vehicular activities are anticipated to be low. The anticipated type of construction vehicles are predominately concrete trucks. To a lesser extent other construction related vehicles are anticipated, such large flatbed tractor trailer trucks for early morning steel delivery and other delivery vehicles such as single-unit trucks and typical cube-vans.
2.5. STAGE V – COMPLETION OF INTERIOR FINISHES
This stage of construction includes the following activities:
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- Erection of interior stud walls (framing, insulation, drywall);
- Installation of internal mechanical and electrical systems;
- Millwork;
- Installation of flooring; and
- Painting
During this construction stage, construction vehicular activities are anticipated to be low. The anticipated type of construction vehicles are predominately delivery vehicles such as single-unit trucks and typical cube-vans.
2.6. STAGE VI – STREETSCAPE/ BOULEVARD WORKS
This stage of construction includes the following activities:
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- Landscaping (on-grade, street boulevards, and podium structures – including terraces and green roofs);
- Installation of new curbs and sidewalks;
- Installation of street lighting to the internal project, with landscape structural elements;
- Re-instatement of street furniture and utilities (if applicable) removed to facilitate construction;
- Installation of post-construction regulatory and warning traffic signage;
Construction vehicular activities are anticipated to be low, with the majority of vehicles being dump trucks and small delivery trucks (typical cube-vans).
Construction Management Plan
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- All Ministry of Labour requirements and safety polices will be strictly adhered;
- Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- All construction protocols will conform to City of Toronto By-Law requirements with respect to noise control, dust control and construction operation period.
- Traffic control persons will be utilized when required to direct traffic and cyclist activity;