Students /facilities/taxonomy/term/41/all en Construction starts: Macdonald-Stewart Building – Fire Suppression System Upgrade, Lot 2 /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-macdonald-stewart-building-fire-suppression-system-upgrade-lot-2-372810 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated ARDEC CONSTRUCTION to carry out <strong>Project 24-001 Lot 2</strong> at the Macdonald-Stewart Building. The project involves upgrading the building’s existing fire suppression system, including the creation of a new two-hour fire-rated sprinkler room with a new building water entrance.</p> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:18:38 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1855 at /facilities Construction starts: Raymond Building – Roof Repair, Lot 1 South/West /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-raymond-building-roof-repair-lot-1-southwest-372799 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated CÉLEB CONSTRUCTION to carry out <strong>Project 24-038</strong> at the Raymond Building. The project involves the replacement of the terracotta roof and the structural stabilization of the roof on the south-west section of the building.</p> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:59:56 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1853 at /facilities Construction starts: Bronfman Building – Modification of classroom locks /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-bronfman-building-modification-classroom-locks-372794 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated Les Entreprises NR Brosseau to carry out <strong>Project 18-010 Lot 3</strong> at the Bronfman Building on the Downtown Campus. The project involves modifying classroom locks to enhance classroom safety and allow doors to be locked from inside the classroom, either electronically or mechanically, in the event of an emergency.</p> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:33:32 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1851 at /facilities Construction starts: 2001 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ College – SCSD Accessibility Improvements /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-2001-mcgill-college-scsd-accessibility-improvements-371967 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated Corenov Inc. to carry out <strong>Project 22-031</strong> at 2001 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ College. The project aims to improve accessibility and functionality for the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD).</p> <p>The work will enhance inclusive access throughout the 8th floor by adding an accessible washroom, upgrading access control systems, improving storage facilities, and ensuring barrier‑free entry.</p> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:38:32 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1847 at /facilities Construction Starts: Trottier Space Institute Extension /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-trottier-space-institute-extension-366142 <p>Please be advised that Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated general contractor SUTERA INC. to carry out the following project: <b>20-069 Trottier Space Institute extension.</b></p> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:11:21 +0000 roberta.grimmtrotta@mcgill.ca 1816 at /facilities Construction starts: McIntyre Building – Tissue Culture Labs Renovation /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-mcintyre-building-tissue-culture-labs-renovation-372389 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated Construction Bralteck Inc. to carry out <strong>Project 17-175</strong> at the McIntyre Medical Building. The project involves the renovation of tissue culture laboratories located in rooms 1138 to 1143.</p> <p>The work focuses on upgrading ventilation systems to address existing deficiencies and ensure compliance with current standards, as well as implementing minor laboratory modifications identified by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).</p> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:01:24 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1849 at /facilities Construction starts: Montreal Neurological Institute – Cognitive Neuroscience Unit (CNU) reorganization /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-montreal-neurological-institute-cognitive-neuroscience-unit-cnu-reorganization-370748 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated Gaston Champoux (1973) inc. to carry out <strong>Project 20-065</strong>, which supports the reorganization of the Cognitive Neuroscience Unit (CNU) at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), located on the 2nd floor of the Penfield Wing. The project will transform Suite 285, currently used as a library, into offices, testing rooms, and dry laboratories dedicated to research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience.</p> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:02:37 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1845 at /facilities Construction starts: M.H. Wong Building – Lab 3053 renovation (FLJE/JELF – Ouzilleau) /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-mh-wong-building-lab-3053-renovation-fljejelf-ouzilleau-370744 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated Les Entreprises N.R. Brosseau inc. to carry out <strong>Project 20-081</strong>, which involves the renovation of laboratory room 3053 in the M.H. Wong Building (FLJE/JELF – Ouzilleau). The project aims to adapt the existing laboratory space to support advanced research activities related to high-temperature pyrometallurgical processing of materials.</p> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:54:04 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1843 at /facilities 680 Sherbrooke Street West – Planned Building Closures – January and February 2026 /facilities/channels/news/680-sherbrooke-street-west-planned-building-closures-january-and-february-2026-370428 <p>Essential electrical work is scheduled at 680 Sherbrooke Street West and will require a series of planned electrical shutdowns. These shutdowns are required to replace the 25 kV circuit breakers used to control the building’s main electrical supply. <b>During each shutdown window, the building will not be operational and no activities may take place.</b></p> <p>The shutdown dates are:</p> <ul> <li> <p><b>Saturday, January 31</b> <b>– 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.</b></p> </li> <li> <p><b>Saturday, February 7</b> <b>– 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.</b></p></li></ul> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:25:48 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1841 at /facilities Construction starts: Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry – Laboratory renovations for new electron microscopes /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-strathcona-anatomy-and-dentistry-laboratory-renovations-new-electron-microscopes-368293 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated Construction Bralteck to carry out Project 21-081 Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry – CFI Ortega, which involves the fit-up of rooms B/31, B/32B, B/27, and B/2F within the Facility for Electron Microscopy Research (FEMR), to accommodate two new microscopes.</p> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:47:00 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1826 at /facilities Construction Starts: McIntyre Medical Building – Renovation of the 6th floor /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-mcintyre-medical-building-renovation-6th-floor-369908 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated Les Constructions Serbec Inc. to carry out<strong> Project 25-001</strong>, which involves the renovation of the 6th floor of the McIntyre Building as part of the Medicine cohort increase initiative. This work will reconfigure the existing floor to accommodate seven new hybrid classrooms dedicated to Clinical Skills Training, integrating in-person instruction with educational technology.</p> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:22:58 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1837 at /facilities Construction starts: Neuro Montreal – 9.4T MRI installation /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-neuro-montreal-94t-mri-installation-368108 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated SDI Canada to carry out Project 21-094, which involves the installation of a new 9.4T MRI in the Webster Pavilion of the Montreal Neurological Institute.</p> <p>The project will renovate and transform laboratory spaces WB306 and its adjacent rooms WB305 and WB307 to house the new MRI. A new HVAC system will also be installed on the Webster roof to provide cooling, heating, and humidification. Once complete, the facility will expand Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾â€™s research capacity in neuroscience and imaging.</p> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:19:08 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1823 at /facilities Construction starts: 680 Sherbrooke – Upgrades to parking access and EV infrastructure /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-680-sherbrooke-upgrades-parking-access-and-ev-infrastructure-368903 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated St-Denis Thompson to carry out <strong>Project 18-013</strong>, which involves the renovation of the parking island and surrounding area at 680 Sherbrooke West. This work will include the installation of new parking access and exit equipment, as well as the introduction of four electric vehicle (EV) chargers, which will bring EV charging infrastructure to this garage for the first time.</p> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:08:47 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1831 at /facilities Construction starts: McConnell Engineering Building – CFI IF 2023 Liboiron laboratory upgrades /facilities/channels/news/construction-starts-mcconnell-engineering-building-cfi-if-2023-liboiron-laboratory-upgrades-370066 <p>Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated Entreprises NR Brosseau Inc. to carry out <strong>Project 21-078</strong>, which involves upgrades within the McConnell Engineering Building as part of the CFI IF 2023 – Liboiron initiative. The project focuses on the installation of new specialized research equipment in two existing dry laboratories: Room MC010 and Room 816.</p> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:34:45 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1838 at /facilities Construction Start: SIM Centre – Medicine Cohort increase /facilities/channels/news/construction-start-sim-centre-medicine-cohort-increase-366158 <p>Please be advised that Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has mandated CORENOV CONSTRUCTEURS INC.<b> </b>under the supervision of <b>RE</b><b>D</b><b>BOURNE </b>to carry out the following project: <b>24-040 SIM Center – Medicine Cohort increase.</b></p> <p><b>Description:</b> The project includes creation of a satellite facility in leased space, transformation of existing space, and the use of technology for multi-space connectivity.</p> <p><b>Construction start date: </b>August 4th, 2025</p> <p><b>Planned construction end date: </b>End of December 2025</p> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:07:28 +0000 anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca 1820 at /facilities