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Delivering an Innovative SmartSpace Village for a High-Profile Transportation Project

Toronto, Ontario
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Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. and their partner needed a unique solution for office and break space for their teams and subcontractors working on a high-profile public transportation project in the Toronto Lower Don area.

Given the project's tight timeline and extremely limited space in a busy downtown area, Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. and their partner required a flexible, multi-story solution that could be delivered and installed quickly.

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Quick Facts

  • Client: Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.
  • Industry: General Contracting / Construction Management
  • Location: Toronto, Lower Don Yard
  • Building Use: Office, Lunch/Break Room, Subcontractor, & Client Building Space
  • Project Duration: 48+ Months

Overcoming Cramped Urban Space and Time Constraints

The downtown Toronto location of the project presented a significant challenge: a small site footprint with cramped conditions and low maneuverability. Our client needed to provide enough office and lunch space to support a large crew consisting of Kenaidan employees, their partners’ employees, and various subcontractors, all within these tight conditions. Additionally, the solution had to be scalable for future expansions and have a quick turnaround to meet the project’s schedule.

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Building a Vertical "SmartSpace Village"

To maximize usable site space, a unique, vertical work area was needed. With their flexibility, stackability, and scalability, our SmartSpace units became the perfect solution.

Our Stoney Creek branch designed and installed a modular "SmartSpace village" for this unique project team. During the first two weeks, our team delivered 41 SmartSpace units to create three separate, multi-story complexes. Units were uniquely set using a crane to overcome the site's low maneuverability.

  • Kenaidan Complex: A 23 unit, three story complex was installed to maximize workspace. It featured windows overlooking the job site and a third story viewing deck for an outdoor break area.
  • Subtrade Village: Two separate two story, 16 unit complexes were installed to create a shared space for all subcontractors, providing an innovative solution when site space couldn't accommodate conventional, individual trailers.
  • Partner Complex: A 2 unit, single story complex was initially set for their partner’s workers.
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To connect the complexes, washroom trailers, and a combo tank were placed between the buildings, all linked by a continuous decking system. This made for a seamless “SmartSpace village” consisting of multiple, stacked complexes. 

Additionally, our team created a unique balcony overlooking the project site for one of the buildings, giving the hard-working crew a much-deserved BBQ and outdoor space for lunches and breaks.

Watch the video below for live footage of the "SmartSpace Village"!

SmartSpace: The Next Generation of Innovative Work Space Solutions

SmartSpace Video Filmed On-Site: Capturing the "SmartSpace Village"
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SmartSpace Video Filmed On-Site: Capturing the "SmartSpace Village"

Maximizing Space and Accelerating Timelines

Our dedicated Stoney team delivered and set the 41 SmartSpace units in just two weeks, providing a high-capacity, flexible, and efficient workspace solution in record time. SmartSpace’s unique, stackable design accommodated the project’s strict timeline and spatial limitations while providing comfortable and functional spaces for over 100 employees.

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Project Growth and Village Expansion

The project team, pleased with the performance of their existing workspace, most recently requested 12 additional SmartSpace units due to growing project needs. This resulted in expanding the partner complex with 4 additional units, comprising 3 on each floor. As well as an additional 8 unit, two story complex was also installed to accommodate the team’s growth.

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In total, the current SmartSpace village now consists of 57 units:

The ability to easily add and connect existing units to accommodate their growing project has given the team the flexibility needed for their dynamic work site.

SmartSpace Village: Interior
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All in all, the SmartSpace village has allowed the project team to make the most of the limited footprint available, successfully creating a collaborative environment spacious enough for the large, diverse team to work comfortably, seamlessly, and efficiently. 

We're proud of the BOXX Stoney team for their attention to detail and commitment to delivering our clients with innovative work space solutions catered to their unique needs!

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