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J UNE 2019 | 51 LXTX Rupert Marshall, construction man- ager for PCL Constructors Canada, says, "We literally went over every ele- ment of the building to see where costs could be reduced, while enhancing the tenant experience." As an example, the team replaced the conventional tumble dryers in each suite with condensing dry- ers. "These dryers were far more expensive, but they would result in an enormous maintenance savings, be more energy efficient, and save space because no vent work would be required," says Marshall. The building security system was closely analyzed. "We virtually walked through every area of LXTX, and by doing so we were able to refine the number and placement of the systems – and make security even more tenant focused and efficient," says Marshall. An important goal in P3 and BLDG's vision for the living spaces was to have nine-foot ceilings in every suite without adding to the overall height of LXTX. Structural design options were analyzed, and an integrated slim floor system was selected. This sys- tem brought the vision to reality and provided the added benefit of longer spans, which reduced the number of supporting columns in the building. LXTX was on time and on budget for a completion date of April 2019, and Loepp has already received tremen- dous tenant feedback. "They couldn't be more satisfied," he says. Shanski credits "a well oiled team of professionals" for LXTX's success, and Marshall agrees, adding, "it's rare when everybody pulls in the same direction, but that was the case here, and it made the entire project a won- derful experience." A LOCATION 835 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, Manitoba OWNER/DEVELOPER Private Pension Partners Inc. ARCHITECT BLDG architecture office inc. GENERAL CONTRACTOR PCL Constructors Canada Inc. STRUCTURAL/MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT Tower Engineering Group CIVIL CONSULTANT Stantec LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Scatliff + Miller + Murray TOTAL SIZE 200,619 square feet TOTAL COST Undisclosed RENDERINGS COURTESY BLDG ARCHITECTURE OFFICE INC.