City of Hamilton Provincial Offences Admin (POA) Building Renovation

The City of Hamilton contracted with Eastern Construction to modernize
a former municipal court after it had been vacated by its most recent
tenant, McMaster University.

The scope of work included:

• Phased selective demolition of the entire facility, protecting the
  sensitive heritage fabric of the building
• Retrofit of the existing heating / cooling plant to utilize hot water, replacing steam. The existing boilers, chillers, and cooling tower
  were upgraded and interconnected with the existing District Energy
  system
• Provision of a modern Emergency Power Unit consisting of a
  roof-mounted generator
• Renovation of four floors to accommodate four courtrooms,
  Ontario Municipal Board, Administration Area, Hearing Room,
  Offices for the City of Hamilton’s Legal Services in addition to
  offices for the Risk Management Division.
• Demolition of floors three, four, and five to base building core and
  shell standards for future tenants.
• Upgrades to subgrade receiving area including the installation of
  security systems and realignment of existing building infrastructure
  to provide barrier-free access in the holding areas
• Exterior work to the plaza surrounding the courthouse
  including landscaping

Highlights

• CCDC 5B Contract
• Adaptive reuse
• Complete demolition and renovation of interior
• Remediation of building envelope
• Modifications and replacement of windows
• Complete demolition and upgrade of HVAC and plumbing systems
• Installation of central plant and connection to District Energy
• Replacement of fire alarm and electrical distribution