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VAR-CONNECTWe are pleased to introduce our new Var-Connect, newsletter delivered to our

clients, consultants, sub-trades, suppliers and employees. We would like you to be

part of our expansion and growth. The main goal is to keep you informed of our new

and ongoing projects in ICI and Infrastructure sectors. In each newsletter, we will

feature main milestones, accomplishments, recent project awards, and special events.

Recent Awards - Page 1

ICI Projects - Page 2-3

Infrastructure - Page 2-3

Formwork - Page 2-3

Varcon & The Community - Page 4

Health & Safety - Page 4

IN THIS ISSUE

R E C E N T A W A R D S

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTRE, TORONTO

This eight-storey commercial develop-ment consists of professional and medical offices on the upper levels with retail on the lower levels. The 180,000 sq ft building also includes a three-level underground parking.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO RAMSAY WRIGHT TEACHING LABS RENOVATION

Varcon Construction is a prequalified General Contractor for the University of Toronto (UofT). As a result of an Invitation to Bid process, Varcon was awarded this exciting new project in May 2015. It consists of laboratory and office renovation with a total area just under 60,000 sq ft.

10 ML WASHBURN RESERVOIR EXPANSION, BURLINGTON

Varcon Construction was awarded this project thru a two stage Pre-qualification and Tender process. The project involves construction of new reservoir cells and up-grading and expansion of the existing facility.

Owner: Real WealthConsultant: ACK Architects

University Heights Medical Centre Rendering by ACK Architects

Owner: Region of HaltonConsultant: Cole Engineering

July 2015 - Volume 1– Issue 1

Owner: University of TorontoConsultant: Dialog

M E M B E R S H I P S

July 2015 - Volume 1 – Issue 1 - Page 2

CANADIAN FORCES LAND ADVANCED WARFARE CENTRE

This project consists of a highly specialized training complex for the military. The total building area is approximately 145,000 sq ft and is composed of structural steel curtain wall, concrete foundations and mezzanine.

SQUARE ONE PARK & RIDE GO STATION

This new station is located just north of Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga. It will improve customers experience with State-of-the-art commuter facilities, complete with extra parking.

Owner: Defence Construction CanadaConsultant: SNC Lavalin

Owner: Metrolinx / GOConsultant: GHD

NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE HEADQUARTERS

Varcon Construction recently completed the structural formwork and concrete placing for the new Niagara Regional Police Headquarters.

I N F R A S T R U C T U R E D I V I S I O NNIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE WWTP

Construction of this new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) began in January 2015. The first

major concrete pour consists of a large raft slab and took 11 hours to place over 1200m3 of concrete. Owner: Regional Municipality of Niagara

Consultant: Cole Engineering

F O R M W O R K D I V I S I O N

I C I D I V I S I O N

Owner: Regional Municipality of NiagaraConsultant: Halsall Associates

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 170 NORTH QUEEN

This project involves construction of new and renovation of existing building into an upscale retail plaza. It will be the new homes of Michaels, DSW, Pier 1 Imports, along with many others.

KING SQUARE INTERNATIONAL RETAIL SHOPPING CENTRE & HOTEL COMPLEX

This 345,000 sq ft three-storey complex, con-sists of retail, office, restaurants, rooftop garden and a two-level underground parking. A 4-star hotel will connect to this spectacular new shopping centre.

Owner: Quaestus CorporationConsultant: SMV Architects

Owner: King Square LtdConsultant: Page & Steeles / IBI Group Architects

July 2015 – Volume 1 – Issue 1 – Page 3

OAK PARK CONDOMINIUM

Varcon finished all formwork and concrete placing for a new condominium development located in Oakville, Ontario.

I N F R A S T R U C T U R E D I V I S I O NRECONSTRUCTION OF HWY 25 FROM LOWER BASE LINE TO BRITANNIA ROAD INCLUDING TRUNK SEWER

This project is well underway and consists of installing a new sewer trunk main which extends for over 3.2 km. The project specifications called for the installation of 2100mm diameter concrete pipe approximately 20m below grade. On May 1st, the crew celebrated the first 100 pipes installed.

Owner: Region of HaltonConsultant: RV Anderson & Associates

F O R M W O R K D I V I S I O N

I C I D I V I S I O N

Owner: Ballantry HomesConsultant: Leonard Kalishenko & Associates

Varcon Construction Corporation8211 Mayfield Road.

Brampton, ONL6P 0H5

Phone: 905-794-2041Fax: 905-794-2039

varconconstruction.comE-mail : varcon@varconconstruction.com

You can create all kinds of policies and procedures, rules and regulations, but ultimately safety has to be a habit, something you do automatically, like breathing. When we effectively communicate, coach and mentor safety habits, it eliminates injuries, builds relationship, creates a Safety Culture, and becomes

“What happens when nobody is looking?”

Andrew NowellHealth & Safety Manager

July 2015 – Volume 1– Issue 1 – Page 4

HEART LAKE COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRE GRAND OPENING

On April 18th , the Region of Peel celebrated the Grand Opening of the Heart Lake state-of-the-art Community Recycling Centre.

Varcon is very proud to be a team member in the construction of this spectacular facility, which is helping the Brampton community save energy and resources.

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTS

On May 22nd, Varcon Construction sponsored the Region of Peel Golf Tournament in support of United Way.

On May 29th , Varcon sponsored the Dialog 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic in support of CAMH Foundation. Invited speaker, Ron Ellis, a former Maple Leaf player, who suffered from Depression, offered a remarkable and heartfelt speech.

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