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Construction Start: MNI & Duff – Envelope repairs

Published: 6 May 2024

Please be advised that 鶹AV has mandated St‐Denis Thompson Inc. to carry out the following project: 22-035 MNI (B159) & Duff (B169) – Envelope repairs

The scope of work includes repair of the foundations, replacement of stones and replacement/addition of handrails to the exterior stairs of the main entrances to the Lyman Duff Building and the Montreal Neurological Institute, located on University Street.

Construction start date:May 13, 2024

Planned construction end date:June 30, 2024

Work schedule:Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Project Manager:Johanne Guertin, GPH – johanne.guertin [at] gph-inc.com

Assistant Project Manager:Pierre Beauchamp, GPH – pierre.beauchamp [at] gph-inc.com

Contacts for building users:

Lyman Duff (B169):

  • Carmen Lampron - carmen.lampron [at] mcgill.ca
  • Shawn Casey - shawn.casey [at] mcgill.ca

Montreal Neurological Institute (B159):

  • Franco Niro - frank.niro [at] mcgill.ca

Scope of work

Lyman Duff main entrance:

  • demolition of the existing concrete stairs
  • construction of a new foundation
  • installation of new stones and granite
  • addition of stainless-steel handrails
  • cleaning of the entrance façade
  • installation of new exterior garbage bin and bench next the staircase

MNI main entrance:

  • repair of the existing foundation
  • installation of new stones and granite
  • installation of new stainless steel handrails
  • cleaning of the entrance façade.

Impact & mitigation

Access:

  • Closure of Lyman Duff main entrance and MNI main entrance during the construction work. Rerouting signage will be put in place to direct users to alternate doors:
    • Lyman Duff: entrance on University Street next to the corner of avenue des Pins.
    • MNI: universally accessible entrance on the left of the main entrance.

Dust and noise control:

  • Protection of openings (windows, ventilation, etc.) will be put in place to prevent dust from entering the buildings.
  • Noise levels will be monitored in coordination with the Building Director and users.
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