b'TCA BOTB AWARDSPROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD | LARGE SKYGRID CONSTRUCTION | LIUNA LOCAL 183 HEADQUARTERS SKYGRiD Construction Inc. stood tall atservices such as a medical clinic,successfully overcome through the the TCA Awards for the construction ofpharmacy,optometristandfinancial collaborative efforts of the forming the Labourers International Union ofservice providers. It also comprisesandroofingsubcontractors,suppliers,North America (LiUNA) Local 183s newthe Gerry Gallagher Hall, a 3,000- consultants, engineers and SKYGRiD, headquarters in Vaughan. Designed byseat banquet facility for hosting unionsays MacWilliam, noting that a reliable Diamond Schmitt, the building comprisesmeetings, community events andsupport system was developed to ensure a six-storey, multi-use tower connectedgatherings. Outside, the building connectsthe safety of all workers. to a three-storey wing that sits on topto its surroundings with courtyards, soft of an expansive assembly hall. Beyondlandscaping features and ample outdoorSKYGRiD is grateful for the opportunity providing a new, state-of-the-art home forgathering spaces. to work with LiUNA Local 183s executive North Americas largest construction localboard and bring their vision to life. The union, the project serves as an innovativeThe project incorporates severalfirmthanksarchitectDiamondSchmitt,showpiece for SKYGRiDs team.advanced architectural andthe projects consulting team and its environmental elements. Among themtalented crews for their unwavering The new headquarters will bolster theinclude a highly transparent glazingcommitment to excellence, innovation community by generating employmentsystem and a 7,000-square-metre greenand collaboration that has made this opportunities, providing essential roof capable of managing 3.3 millionachievement possible.services and enhancing the unionslitres of rainwater using recycled materials capacity to advocate for workers rights,and native plant materials. The roof isSpeakingtotheprojectssignificance,says Chad MacWilliam, vice president,integral in achieving LEED V4 BD+CMacWilliams adds, This is a celebration operations with SKYGRiD Silver(certificationinprocess),asisthe of teamwork, dedication, perseverance Construction Inc.designs focus on stormwater retentionand the pursuit of excellence. It inspires and heat island reduction. us to continue pushing the boundaries LiUNA Local 183s new home featuresof what is possible in construction and to modern workspaces, training classrooms,The sloped roof was constructed atcreate spaces that positively impact the recreation facilities and communitya 50 angle, but this challenge waslives of those who use them.BUILDERSDIGEST Quarter 1202515'