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.

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