CASE

INVESTING IN EMPLOYEE SPACE

MORE FUNCTIONALITY, SAME BUDGET

COMMITMENT & EFFICIENCY BUILDING SOLUTIONS

Backstory

The Mississauga plant for a manufacturer/distributor of commercial kitchen equipment wanted to repair/renovate their existing lunchroom. We took a look at their requirements and suggested that they would get more value by adding functionality in another, more compact, efficient space for the same budget. This was exciting to them. As a result, we worked together on the needs and details of a new space. MeadowBrook was then contracted to create this new, more pleasant employee space within the plant. Located at the back, this would include a lunchroom, changeroom, and washroom. The project also included a new shipping office on the side of the building, where previously there was nothing. Since the completion of this project, we continue to have a strong relationship with the client; creating/installing a new shipping dock door and building a new makeup area on the mechanical side.

Project Requirements

  • To create a nice space for employees to be on their breaks and before and after their shifts.
  • To build a new shipping office.
  • To complete the construction phase in 3-4 months.

CLIENT NAME

LOCATION

SECTOR

MARKET

COMPLETION

CONTACT TYPE

PROJECT SIZE

Confidential

Mississauga

Manufacturing

Kitchen Equipments

2020

Construction

$800,000

CLIENT NAME

LOCATION

SECTOR

MARKET

COMPLETION

CONTRACT TYPE

PROJECT SIZE

Confidential

Mississauga

Manufacturing

Technology

2022

Renovation

$1.1 Million

CLIENT NAME

Confidential

LOCATION

Mississauga

SECTOR

Manufacturing

MARKET

Kitchen Equipments

COMPLETION

2020

CONTRACT TYPE

Construction

PROJECT SIZE

$800,000

CLIENT NAME

Confidential

MARKET

Kitchen Equipments

LOCATION

Mississauga

COMPLETION

2020

CONTRACT TYPE

Construction

PROJECT SIZE

$800,000

THE CHALLENGE

Planning a renovation is a good time to address additional improvements

This was less of a challenge, and more of an opportunity to improve what was already there. While tying the new plumbing into the existing system, some flaws were discovered and addressed. We also upgraded the electrical, with a new panel distribution, new HVAC units, not only the RTU, but a heat recovery ventilator, as well.

Covid-related restrictions and delays
In April 2020, as we prepared for construction to start in May, Covid restrictions added many challenges to the project: permitting, material supply chains, and labour. Developing solutions took tremendous teamwork and flexibility for both our teams and the client. We created new policies and procedures to work safely at the height of the pandemic. In the end, lockers being shipped from China was the only delay that affected our completion date; pushing it out by just a few weeks.

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THE CHALLENGE

Planning a renovation is a good time to address additional improvements

This was less of a challenge, and more of an opportunity to improve what was already there. While tying the new plumbing into the existing system, some flaws were discovered and addressed. We also upgraded the electrical, with a new panel distribution, new HVAC units, not only the RTU, but a heat recovery ventilator, as well.

Covid-related restrictions and delays
In April 2020, as we prepared for construction to start in May, Covid restrictions added many challenges to the project: permitting, material supply chains, and labour. Developing solutions took tremendous teamwork and flexibility for both our teams and the client. We created new policies and procedures to work safely at the height of the pandemic. In the end, lockers being shipped from China was the only delay that affected our completion date; pushing it out by just a few weeks.

THE SOLUTION

Where more space is needed, we look up

With the Glendale Group managing the engineering design, MeadowBrook managed the permit process and the construction of the new spaces. For the employee space, we built two brand-new mezzanines on structural steel above the plant.

THE SOLUTION

Where more space is needed, we look up

With the Glendale Group managing the engineering design, MeadowBrook managed the permit process and the construction of the new spaces. For the employee space, we built two brand-new mezzanines on structural steel above the plant.

THE PROCESS

Multiple teams working as one

The new space accounted for a very small percentage of the whole building. However, as an employee space, it could be said that the success of the project would have a positive effect on 100% of the company – its employees. And that we never forgot. It was a VIS – Very Important Space.

THE RESULTS

Attractive lobby with restructured areas to welcome clients and provide the best customer experience. 

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