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M A R C H 2 0 2 3 | 61 The Paramount dispensing with a heavy wall struc- ture of steel framing and backing, saving both labour and cost. All four towers were originally intended to be occupied at the same time, however Wurm explains that in the fall of 2019 the decision was made to stage the occupancies. "I recall sit- ting with Dave Kruger, the senior superintendent, and writing down the occupancy dates for each tower; 24 to 28 months later, each tower's occupancy inspection was no more that three business days away from those original dates," says Wurm. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, the team at Graham was able to hit the target with the help of a third tower crane, a separate yard for rebar assembly that would ensure the concrete teams worked without interruption, a logistics soft- ware company to synchronize delivery of materials with the use of tower cranes and hoists, and real-time mon- itoring of concrete curing, enabling removal of shoring sooner than under the traditional set-time approach. While there were indeed many complexities with this project, the result is incredible, from the expan- sive internal courtyard and the dramatic rooftop decks, to the state- of-the-art, $13-million LEED Gold, 19,000-square-foot early childhood development hub that Keltic donated to the City of Richmond. In addi- tion, Graham constructed a District Energy Unit (DEU) as part of a future connection for heating and cool- ing buildings that uses less energy. The success of The Paramount is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the developer, consul- tants, general contractor, and each subcontractor. Jordan Hood, Graham's senior operations manager, credits the project's success to the cohesive team who were "willing to pitch in and meet all the challenges that were thrown at us." Brudar adds that it was a "very positive experience with Graham, working as a team to achieve common goals for the project." This highly collaborative and co- operative approach resulted in a project that has received a fantas- tic response. This was highlighted by Graham Construction award- ing The Paramount the "2022 Project of the Year Award" – an honour the B.C. Division had not received since the company's inception in 1926. This recognition speaks volumes about the project's achievements. A LOCATION 6340 – 6390 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C. OWNER /DEVELOPER Keltic Canada Development Ltd. ARCHITECT GBL Architects GENER AL CONTR ACTOR Graham Construction STRUCTUR AL CONSULTANT Glotman Simpson MECHANICAL /ELECTRICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT Integral Group L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc. INTERIOR DESIGN Cristina Oberti Interior Design Inc. TOTAL SIZE 24,000 square feet (retail units); 118,000 square feet (office); 16,000 square feet (Early Childhood Development Hub) TOTAL COST $267 million P H OTO G R A P H Y BY P U B L I S H PA RT N ER S/CO U RT E S Y K ELT I C C A N A DA D E V ELO P M EN T LT D. At Pontek we specialize in both residential and commercial flooring. Our innovative products have been a part of many exclusive and award- winning developments. We have an extensive product line that is sure to meet and exceed any of your flooring requirements or needs. 604-288-8881 | www.pontek.ca We look forward to being a part of your vision! Ponteck Flooring V.indd 1 Ponteck Flooring V.indd 1 2023-02-23 3:22 2023-02-23 3:22

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