b'CANADIAN FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX Infrastructure refurbishmentBy Hellen Christodoulou,Ph.D. Eng., B.C.L., LL.B., M.B.A., Regional Director, Quebec, CanadianInstitute of Steel Construction (CISC-CISC)THE CIRCUIT GILLES -Villeneuve covers most of Montrals Notre Dame Island and is an integral part of Parc Jean-Drapeau and its annual activities. The Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been held there every year since 1978. This major event garners international visibility for both Montral and Parc Jean-Drapeau. NEW INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVEAspartof the 2015 to 2029 renewal of the Canadian Grand Prix Agreement, the Socit du Parc Jean-Drapeau (SPJD) committed to contributing to the refurbishment and expansion of the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve infrastructure.Theobjectiveoftheprojectwastoupgradetheequipmentin the paddocks, which was built in 1988, to the requirements of the Fdration Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA) and the Formula One World Championship (FOWC) while increasing the capacity of the loges above the garages to 5,000 people, compared to 1,800 in the former building. Several structures had exceeded their useful lifespan and required upgrading. Thenewconstructioninevitablyrequiredthedemolitionofthe existing tower and garages, as well as the reconstruction of the building that houses, among other things, the team spaces, the control tower and the Paddock Club. In addition to meeting budget requirements, the mandates main challenge was absolute adherence to the schedule prioritizing planned events.Jonathan Binette, Eng., mentored by Alexandre Poulin, Eng., and Associate Partner (CIMA) acted as structural designer in addition to Thismodern,brightandversatile building, a new iconic addition to the CityofMontral,isamajorproject thatpositionsFNX-INNOVasan expert and beacon in the field.FNX-INNOVADVANTAGE STEEL SUMMER 2020|37'