b'and refinished. The exterior stucco and ornate plaster-basedof which was the task of fitting a new building within the panels will be restored to their original appearance andshell of a near century-old property. "The original building composition, explains Nolan Ploegman, President & CEOwas built around 1930, and building practices and methods of Concord Projects Ltd. The marquis canopy area is still inhave changed a lot since then. Successive renovations over the planning stages, and Im sure that the owner and theirthe years created a number of left-behind items todesign team will come up with something great to replacework around."the letterboard signage from the Academy Bowling Lanes. Each challenge presented to us allowed us to create a Maintaining the heritage protected listing and adhering tosolution, he continues. For example, most items were those requirements is an important part of the project andsimply previous renovations built to the standards of the adds interest to the build," Ploegman adds. day, and we have applied the current standards to rectify MAKING PROGRESS any deficient areas or items.Work on Uptown Lofts has continued throughoutAs for surprises, the demolition of Academy Lanes has the COVID-19 situation, albeit with modified safetyrevealed numerous plaster details from the old theatre, considerations for crews. To date, Concord has completedwhich had been obscured by the bowling lane\'s drop ceiling. the demolition phase of the project and commenced screwCrews also unearthed a piece of hardboard with a featured pile installation and the installation of new compactedmovie advertisement painted on it, but this item proved too granular materials in the main area.damaged to save, having been buried beneath brick debris Beyond this, the building\'s iconic ornamental ironworkand damaged beyond repair.balconies and window grates have been cleaned, repairedCrews are on track to completing Uptown Lofts by early and refinished in advance of their installation, while mortar2021. And as interest in the residential and office spaces colour sample ratios have also been reviewed, adjusted andgrows alongside the building itself, Fabio Cheam predicts approved. Crews have also completed plaster compositionthe new chapter will do the property proud.testing, and mock-up panels have been created for review.We believe it will bring a new sense of vitality to reflect Numerous site services have also been installed; thesethe current needs, the same way its original use as a movie include a new 6-inch water main for the new sprinklertheatre and last use as bowling lanes met the needs at the system, a 6-inch sewer waste connection and a 10-inchtime, reflects Fabio Cheam. This new development will drainage service connection. continue as a neighborhood iconjust in a different way to Ploegman says that transforming a heritage building hasreflect how Academy Road has evolved.come with its share of challenges and surprises, not the least CONCRETE RESTORATION SERVICES Parkade Repairs/MaintenanceBalcony Repairs Structural Concrete RepairsBuilding EnvelopeSealant Services WaterproofingCarlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd.1035 Mission St., Winnipeg, MB CanadaR2J 0A4 Ph: (204) 233-0671 Fax: (204) 233-6938www.carlsoncommercial.cawww.carlsonindustrial.caIssue 2 Summer Edition 2020 BUILD MANITOBA 37'