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May 28, 2009
EllisDon’s Residences at the Ritz-Carlton
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Glass work moves upwards on the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton hotel and condo project in Toronto, Ont. EllisDon Corp. has completion of the 53-storey tower with 267 guest suites and 135 condominium units scheduled for summer 2009. The project also includes a restaurant, ballrooms and a spa. The Ritz-Carlton hotel and condos were designed by Page + Steele Inc. Consultants are: Halcrow Yolles (structural); The Mitchell Partnership (mechanical); and Hidi Rae Consulting Engineers (electrical). Subtrades include: C & T Reinforcing Steel Co. Ltd.; Global Precast; Limen Masonry; Rom-Tal Mechanical Inc.; Nortown Electrical Contractors Associates; Sprint Insight Inc. (HVAC); and Sota Glazing Inc.
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