In downtown Toronto, Kenaidan has started working on a project for a first-time client, Kingsett Financial.  It is located on Bloor Street West, one block west of Bay Street and is an exciting new opportunity for Kenaidan.

A main part of our contract was to remove 5 columns from the 15th floor. This was done in order to open up the space for a large boardroom for the tenant. But prior to removing the columns, a lot of preparation was needed. Column and beam supports were installed to receive the 40'+ beams on 5 column lines. Windows were temporarily removed and then replaced once the beams were installed. The beams were brought in through the windows and placed on dollies.  Holes were cored through the roof to facilitate the pick point of the crane, so we could bring the beams up and onto the bracket supports at the ceiling level.

Contract scope also includes extending the elevator shaft from the 14th floor to the 15th floor, including a new penthouse. The work involves reinforcing the existing block walls so they will be able to accept the new machine room penthouse. Work platforms are installed inside the existing elevator shaft to facilitate breaking out the existing floors and installing new steel beams.

The client is represented by GlobFin Developments Ltd. According to Alex Shishkov of GlobFin, "The extension of elevators to service the 15th floor, along with the extensive structural work required to eliminate all 15th floor columns to provide a large open floor space at the existing 101 Bloor Street retail and office building, has provided some unique challenges given that the building is located in an upscale, busy, downtown, retail area. Kenaidan has proven to be the right contractor for the job. Their team has done an excellent job being proactive and addressing all challenges while keeping the project on schedule and on budget."