Job Name: AVRIL Building (Autonomous Vehicle Research & Intelligence Lab)

Contractor: D. Grant Construction

Owner: University of Waterloo

Engineer/Architect: Perkins + Will

Background:

The University of Waterloo hired Perkins + Will and D. Grant Construction to design and build their new Autonomous Vehicle research lab, which will house ground breaking innovations in engineering once completed.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Everyone involved wanted the building to stand out with something more than a plain exposed concrete foundation. Form & Build suggested Wall Guard Concrete Faced Insulation from T-Clear. The styrofoam insulates the foundation, and the architectural detail of the concrete topping making an eye-catching finish.

Job Name: Caledonia Mill

Contractor: Schilthuis Construction Inc.

Owner: Riverside Properties

Engineer/Architect: Kalos Engineering, Invizij Architects

Background:

No amount of money could save the Caledonia Mill, an iconic landmark built on the banks of the Grand River around 1853. After more than 150 years, three major additions and interior changes had made the structure unsafe, the building was leaning towards the river and some of the walls were collapsing. When the community group that owned it gave up on their dream of restoring the building, they approached three partners (one being Schilthuis) to purchase it—and they said yes. The building couldn’t be restored—but it could be rebuilt. After consultation with the local historical society, the mill was dismantled piece by piece, with artifacts, machinery and building materials being salvaged for reuse or display. On the inside, the building will be four-stories of Class A office space, a use that ensured the quiet residential character of the neighbourhood would be upheld. On the outside, the building will look the same as the original, down to the hand-painted “Grand River Mills” and “Caledonia Milling Co.” signs on either side of the upper story.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

With such a large undertaking, Schilthuis contacted Form & Build to get all needed materials and tools, including the Atlas EnergyShield Poly Iso Insulation, which works as both an insulation and a thermal barrier.

Job Name: Riverside Exhibition Centre

Contractor: Schilthuis Construction Inc.

Owner: Caledonia Agricultural Society

Engineer/Architect: Structural: Kalos Engineering; Architect McCallum Sather; Civil: MTE

Background:

The Caledonia Fair has been a staple of life in Haldimand County for over 140 years. The growing community of Haldimand County needed a year-round space that can host large events for arts and culture, agricultural education and much more, with the current building lacking year-round heating, proper acoustics & event spaces. The Caledonia Agricultural Society started a complete renovation of the Hall that would, for the first time provide the area with a first-class meeting and entertainment facility.

Product(s)/Solutions Provided:

Schilthuis contacted Form & Build when they required 20,000 square feet of insulation that would allow the building to be used year round. F&B supplied Amvic Ampex Insulated Radiant Floor Heating Panels which will regulate temperature and warm the building in the winter.