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Webinar: Success in Highrise Condominium Corridor Refurbishment

Brief information from the webinar
Summary of topics:
  • how do we start?
  • what defines success
  • what not to do in corridor refurbishment
  • pieces and parts of a "common" corridor
  • defining project cost
  • project delivery methods
  • helpful handouts
  • let's get specific...questions?
We start by defining the:
Components of a "typical corridor". Spoiler alert - no... it doesn't have to be that complicated!

A simple way to think of parts of the corridor
Who does what? Each party on a project carries their own responsibilities:

DESIGNER / CONSULTANT
  • Define Process
  • Prepare Drawings and Specifications
  • Periodic QA (quality control)
  • Present concepts at Residents meeting
  • Review and sign off on Progress Draws by GC

PROPERTY MANAGER
  • Streamlining Board Communication
  • Communicating Board decisions to Project Team
  • Providing access to site for project Team
  • Coordination with 3rd party vendors: Elevators / Security / Life
  • safety
  • Advise project Team of Resident's needs

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
  • Project Schedule
  • Quality of Work
  • Workplace Safety (WSIB)
  • Insurance (co-insure Corporation)
  • Project Management / Supervision
  • Permits (ESA / Review with Fire Department)

BOARD MEMBERS
  • Decision making: budget / scope / schedule
  • Following proper communication process
  • Due diligence in selecting vendors
  • Making informed decisions on behalf of corporation
  • Communication to Owners with updates on project progress.