Q&A with James Cameron, Construction Manager at Gallery Condos + Lofts

Q: What does your Construction Manager role at Carriage Gate involve?
A: My role involves the on-going design coordination to satisfy municipal and code requirements. Together with our construction team, we recommend which Trade Contractors and Suppliers will be our partners in executing the work. Once work on site begins, we dictate our site plan and construction schedule to our trades, while constantly following up with them to ensure our goals are being met. I also ensure that there are exceptional measures in place to ensure the safety of the public and the individuals on site.

Q: What are the construction milestones we can look forward to?
A: The building is already demolished and we are looking forward to erecting a tower crane in summer of 2020, with the structure topping off in early 2021.

Q: The first step in construction is the demolition of the existing building on site, what are the important steps when demolishing a building?
A: Putting together the right people for the job is paramount. We have assembled the right Contractors and Engineers to ensure we are meeting the requirements of all the jurisdictional authorities. The demolition contactor is required to have a demo plan that addresses public safety concerns, environmental requirements and structural issues.

Q: Next up is excavation – how long does excavation take? How far down will you be digging? What are some challenges when excavating?
A: Our excavation is scheduled to take approximately 8 months, along with the shoring required to complete our 5-level underground structure. With a founding elevation approximately 20 meters (or 65 ft) deep, heavy equipment will be required to dig out the earth fill and to break & remove the underlying rock. We will utilize total station survey equipment and strive for a uniform precision vertical cut down the entire depth on all sides.

Q: How big is the construction site for Gallery Condos & Lofts?
A: The site is what we call a zero-lot line site, where the building is being constructed right to (or very near) its property boundaries. We have a plate of a little more than 2,000m2 or 21,500ft2, plus some additional area in the adjacent right of way as agreed with the City.

Q: How tall will the Gallery Condos & Lofts building be once completed?
A: Once completed the building will stand almost 82 meters or 270 feet tall, which is 23 storeys plus an upper service room.

Q: Approximately how many people will it take to build Gallery Condos & Lofts?
A: A project of this size requires a lot of coordinated manpower to execute. I would estimate that we will reach a peak of about 70 workers for a period of time.

Q: Do you have estimates as to how many tons of concrete, panes of glass, etc. used in building?
A: To put things into perspective we expect to use about 1,600 tons of rebar, 14,000 cubic meters of concrete, almost 100,000 SF of glass and over 30,000 sheets of drywall.

Stay tuned to future newsletters as we continue to check in with James on construction progress of the site and visit the construction page on our website for up-to-date photos.

As seen in Mississauga News on October 17, 2019.

Carriage Gate o cially broke ground on construction of the Gallery Condos + Lofts condo project in downtown Burlington. Nick Carnicelli, President of Carriage Gate and President of Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association, was joined by Parm Gill, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal A airs and Housing, MPP Jane McKenna, Michael Collins-Williams Director of Policy of Ontario Home Builders Association, as well as invited guests and excited Gallery Condos + Lofts purchasers.

As seen in NewHomes on October 24, 2019.

As seen in snapd on Oct 9, 2019.

Carriage Gate officially broke ground on construction of the Gallery Condos + Lofts condo project on October 9. Joining Nick Carnicelli, president of Carriage Gate and his extended team were MPP Jane McKenna, MPP Parm Gill – Milton and the north part of Burlington, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Clark along with other industry officials. The Gallery Condos + Lofts will include 156 units, a four-storey podium with a unique cutaway corner, and wide streetscape within walking distance of food and drink, boutique shops and more within the midst of downtown Burlington. Nick Carnicelli announced that when completed, Carriage Gate would move their head office to this location, and why not, since Burlington is the #1 city in Canada based on Maclean’s Magazine.

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As seen in Livabl on October 11 2019.

Carriage Gate Homes held an official groundbreaking ceremony this week at its Gallery Condos + Lofts project in downtown Burlington. The milestone event marked the start of construction at the 156-unit condominium and was attended by purchasers, elected officials including Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to Minister Clark, Parm Gill, Director of Policy at the Ontario Home Builders Association, Michael Collins-Williams and MPP Jane McKenna, as well as the President of Carriage Gate Homes and the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders Association, Nick Carnicelli.

When completed in spring 2022, Gallery Condos + Lofts will rise above the corner of Brant and James Street across from City Hall, playing a key role in the revitalization of downtown Burlington.The innovative mixed-use project features a new concept in living with modern residential units, loft-style suites, and commercial units on the ground floor, providing owners with access to a range of essential services.

The project’s desirable location places it within walking distance to a wealth of dining and entertainment venues. In addition to the mixed-use retail spaces planned at ground level, residents will be steps away from shops, restaurants and cultural institutions including Pure Boutique, Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery, and the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Plus, convenient access to the QEW, Highway 407 and the Burlington GO Station makes it ideal for commuters traveling to Toronto or the Hamilton-Niagara region.

Designed by Turner Fleischer Architects, the 22-storey building boasts contemporary exterior design comprised of a modern glass tower that rises from a four-storey, brick and cast stone podium. The development will be a first in a new generation of mixed-use buildings within the downtown core and features proposed outdoor patio seating designed to interact with City Hall’s Civic Square, located directly across the street.

Within the development, residents will have access to a full suite of amenities designed for health and entertainment. A rooftop patio with barbecues and an outdoor fireplace allows for residents to enjoy the fresh air and admire the views, while a sleek multi-purpose room with a bar and dining area is perfect for hosting dinner parties. Other amenities include a full fitness facility with a yoga studio and indoor pool.

Priced from the $400,000s to over $2 million, the suites at Gallery Condos + Lofts range in size from 600 square feet to 2,200 square feet and have functional, open-concept layouts with large living rooms, gourmet kitchens and expansive balconies or terraces. Standard finishes include wide plank laminate floors, nine-foot ceilings, two-tone kitchen cabinetry, polished quartz countertops and a modern porcelain tile backsplash.

To learn more about Gallery Condos + Lofts, be sure to register online or visit the presentation centre located at 2107 Old Lakeshore Road in Burlington. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 7pm and weekends from 1pm to 5pm.

As seen in The Hamilton Spectator on October 18, 2019.

Carriage Gate officially broke ground on construction of the Gallery Condos +Lofts condo project in downtown Burlington. The event was held in the presence of elected officials, including Parm Gill, Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to Minister Clark, MPP Jane McKenna, Nick Carnicelli President of Carriage Gate and President of HHHBA, invited guests and Gallery purchasers.

Carriage Gate is pleased to kick off construction, with completion scheduled Spring 2022 The innovative mixed-use project in downtown Burlington features a. new concept in living with modern residential units, loft style suites, and commercial units on the ground floor, providing owners with access to a range of essential services.

The Gallery Condos +Lofts ideal location directly across from City Hall with easy access to Burlington’s exceptional living environment and easy access to dining and entertainment. The 156-unit project has been very well received. The building will feature a four-storey podium with a unique cutaway corner and wide streetscape for the public to enjoy. It will have a rooftop amenity with barbecues and fireplace for residents to enjoy the outdoors and admire the views. Other amenities include full fitness facilities, including a yoga studio, indoor pool, multi-purpose room with bar and dining room. Residents will enjoy spectacular views from every direction.

Gallery Condos + Lofts will put condo owners in the midst of the downtown pulse, where everything from food to drink to boutique shops are within walking distance.

Location is everything, and Burlington’s hybrid location defines its winning appeal. As an urban centre with an authentic community feel, its connection to both the GTA and Hamilton-Niagara region invite a coveted lifestyle surrounded by nature and abundant opportunity. Downtown Burlington defines destination living and Gallery Condos +Lofts landmark location is in the centre of it all at the corner of Brant and James Street.

Maclean’s Magazine ranked Burlington as the number one city in Canada ranking have arrived! Burlington is not only this year’s winning city, ranking in the top 25% in six out of 10 categories, but also this year’s best place to raise a family!

As seen in Newinhomes on October 15, 2019

We recently had the pleasure of joining the Carriage Gate team in celebrating the official groundbreaking of Gallery Condos + Lofts in downtown Burlington! Continue reading “Gallery Condos + Lofts
in Burlington now under construction!“

As seen in Halton News on September 12, 2019.

With all that Burlington has to offer, Maclean’s magazine recently named it the best city to live in Canada in the publication’s inaugural Best Communities in Canada ranking.
What makes Burlington so special? The city offers residents a lifestyle and location that is difficult to beat. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the city includes a wide ranging natural environment, perhaps the largest lakefront park in Ontario and the Niagara escarpment world biological park reserve.

As seen in The Hamilton Spectator on June 1, 2019.

Burlington offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat with a safe friendly environment, beautiful Lake Ontario waterfront, festivals and community events, great shopping and restaurants, and a rich arts and cultural life. With the warmer weather approaching festival season comes to life in downtown Burlington. Many of the festivals have been ranked in the Top 100 Ontario Festivals including the Sound of Music, Canada Day and Children’s Festival. There is something for everyone from culture, heritage, arts, culinary, and so much more. Carriage Gate will be at the centre of it all with it’s latest project Gallery Condos +Lofts at the intersection of Brant and James Street right across from Burlington City Hall.

Homeowners will be able to enjoy music, dance and theatre performances at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, take in the exhibits at the Art Gallery of Burlington, walk to fine eateries and bistros, and stroll to Spencer Smith Park, with its scenic waterfront promenade.

Comprising of 159 units, the tower suites feature oversized balconies/ terraces that are a minimum of eight feet deep with gas barbeque outlets, spacious art-inspired interiors, openconcept layouts, and chef style

kitchens. “This building is designed for living,” Nick Carnicelli President of Carriage Gate Homes explains. Most of the tower suites units average over 1,000 square feet in size and the building will include a penthouse level on the top four floors. Prices start from $400,000 with suites ranging in size from 500 to more than 1,800 sq. ft.

Building amenities will include an elaborate party room with separate dining and billiards spaces on the second floor, as well as a gym and yoga room that opens to the outdoors for indoor and outdoor practice and a spectacular indoor pool. There will be an extensive rooftop terrace with incredible views of the Toronto skyline.

For more information visit Gallery Condos + Lofts sales office at 2107 Old Lakeshore Rd., or call 905 6373885. The sales office is open Monday to Thursday from 1- 7p.m. and 12 noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.