GTA Construction Report June 2009

The GTA Construction Report – June 2009 – PAGE B7
Shurway Contracting Ltd.
ing rooms, above the lobby are more meet- nificant experience in hospitality construc- cost was very reasonable. This is a credit to
ing rooms and below the lobby are even tion. the design and project management team as
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more conference rooms – they were sur- “Our trades are all experienced in hotel well as general contractors’ control.
rounded. Construction noise had to be lim- construction and know what to expect and “It’s phenomenal. It’s a great layout. We
was a complete lobby renovation for the ited as much as possible so as not to disturb how to handle it,” he said. “It is not like any were very successful and we have a very
Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. customers during presentations and meet- other type of construction. We’re very fa- happy customer.”
The hotel hired Quest Project Manage- ings. The way the team accomplished this miliar with all the trades we use and we are Margaret Readings, the Westin Harbour
ment to oversee the project. Quest in turn was through careful communication and very particular on who we work with on Castle’s hotel manager, said she would def-
retained the design services of HCA scheduling. This was not entirely efficient these projects.” initely like to work with Shurway Contract- Archi-
tects to re-design the 12,285 sq.-ft. lobby. for the contractors, but the hotel is an op- The result of Shurway’s hard work is a ing again.
The plans called for completely new ceiling erating business which needed to take pri- completely new, modern lobby that stands “I was delighted with the on-site super-
and lighting throughout, new floor finishes, ority. apart from the rest in Toronto’s hotel indus- visor, Lauren Hansman,” she said. “I’ve
new bar and lounge, and the most challeng- The final challenge was to produce a try. It contains a mixture of traditional fin- worked through several renovations, and he
ing, a new reception and concierge. finished product to match the hotel’s repu- ishes (lots of stained maple paneling) and certainly was the most cooperative and
“It was quite elaborate,” said Gallant. tation for high quality. more contemporary concrete counters, considerate of our customers, and under-
”It’s one of the nicest looking lobbies in the Shurway Contracting maintains the stainless steel and acrylic light panels. standing that we still had to carry on a busi-
city.” highest level of quality through a network What’s also worthy of note is the project ness, which was marvelous.”
Shurway got started on the project in of reliable, tried and tested trades that work
November 2008 and completed in May of together time and time again. Everyone is
this year after three carefully planned in it together, everyone’s reputation and
Congratulations to Shurway Contracting Ltd.
phases of construction. The hotel obviously livelihood is at stake.
continued to operate throughout the con- “The drywall sub-contractor who com-
We are proud to be working with you.
struction. When you consider the hub of the pleted this project (Emmer Drywall) has
entire hotel is under renovation, this clearly been working with us on hotel projects for
takes precision planning. 15 years,” said Gallant. “They’re a small
The project posed a number of chal- company but they have a similar very
lenges for the team. First was how to direct hands-on approach that is essential. They
traffic through the busy lobby while con- are very familiar with hotel construction
struction was going on. The team con- and the flexibility that is required to be suc-
structed temporary walls around the work cessful at it.”
areas as well as illuminated tunnels to keep Shurway’s electrical sub-contractor on
the work areas safely away from the public. this project was All-Ness Electric. They are
The second major concern was noise.
STOREWOOD INDUSTRIES
another company with a long history of
On both sides of the lobby are large meet- working with Shurway and also have sig-
6 Indell Lane, Brampton, Ontario L6T 3Y3
Tel: (905) 790-3856 Fax: (905) 790-3858
Westin Harbour Castle Project Supplier List
www.storewoodind.com
ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING Gulf Decorating Ltd.
HCA Architecture Crossey Engineering
416-482-5216 Fax: 416-482-4942 Mayfair Systems
191 Eglington Avenue East, CERAMIC AND GRANITE 905-475-6635 Fax: 905-475-0560
Congratulations to
Suite 201 Endicott Flooring Ltd. 155 McIntosh Drive, Unit # 1
Toronto, ON, M4P 1K1 905-850-7698 Fax: 905-850-2320 Markham, ON, L3R 0N6 Shurway Contracting Ltd.
175 Jardin, Units 6 & 7
DEMOLITION Concord, ON, L4K 1X5 Pinchin Environmental We are proud to be part of the
Impro Construction Services
Limited OTHER Quest Project Management
Westin Harbour Castle Project.
905-238-9449 Fax: 905-238-1177 Calaway Plumbing
3228 Lenworth Drive Storewood Industries
Mississauga, ON, L4X 2G1 Camino Modular Systems 905-790-3856 Fax: 905-790-3858
6 Indell Lane
ELECTRICAL Classic Fire Protection Inc. Brampton, ON, L6T 3Y3
All-Ness Electrical
905-669-0210 Fax: 905-669-6792 Dynamic Closures TGA Carpet Corporation
ENDICOTT FLOORING LTD
60 Pippin Road, Unit #40
Concord, ON, L4K 4M8 Emmer Drywall United Restaurant Supplies
416-991-5661 Fax: 905-426-3565
175 Jardin, Units 6 & 7, Concord, ON L4K 1X5
3380 Greenwood Road
Greenwood, ON, L0H 1H0
Tel: 905-850-7698 Fax: 905-850-2320
Congratulations to Shurway Contracting Ltd.
Congratulations to
We are proud to be working with you
Shurway Contracting Ltd.
at the Westin Harbour Castle Project.
We are proud to be part of the
Westin Harbour Castle Project.
M
MAYFAIR SYSTEMS
S
Design Build Specialists in
Air Conditioning/Heating/Plumbing/Sprinklers
E-mail: markemmer@rogers.com 155 McIntosh Drive, Unit #1, Markham, ON L3R 0N6
Phone: 416 991-5661
Tel: (905) 475-6635 Fax: (905) 475-0560
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