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D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3 | 47 St. Lawrence Market North R EN D ER I N GS CO U RT E S Y C I T Y O F TO RO N TO storage cellars, and support columns. This discovery provided a unique opportunity to advance the City's com- mitment to historical preservation. "This archaeology is representative of a rare and important early mar- ket period within the original Town of York and is also one of Canada's ear- liest commercial markets. Due to the City's commitment to the historical preservation and public education of artifacts discovered on this impor- tant historical site, the construction tender call was consequently extended for the new building to allow for the salvage of the remaining archeologi- cal findings at the site; and to examine opportunities for incorporating these elements into the new building design. This archeological discovery has thus impacted existing funding and sched- ule by adding additional complexity to an already tremendously complex project," explains Kukolic. At every stage of the project, safety considerations took precedence. A noteworthy example is the utiliza- tion of the StrapRail guardrail system – an innovative solution that redefines fall protection. Doug Thomas, general manager at Northstar Access, explains that the StrapRail system employs lengthy, hi-visibility orange straps to build a reinforced framework. "StrapRail is hands down the best possible guardrail for a project and helps make the work environ- ment that much safer," says Thomas. "Ratchets are used to tension three identical 100-foot straps, to rapidly protect a span of up to 100 feet in one go, with other strap lengths avail- able. Conveniently, the system can be installed on the building's perimeter columns. If columns are not avail- able at the edge, the system can be installed using the optional bolted steel anchor posts." Butt adds that "Co-ordination with the consultants, the attention to detail, and adherence to environmental and safety standards were crucial for the successful completion of this construc- tion project, which aims to integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and soundproofing for a unique and envi- ronmentally conscious building." St. Lawrence Market North is a testament to Toronto's dedica- tion to preserving its history while embracing modernity. This proj- ect has breathed new life into the St. Lawrence Market district, offering a space that bridges the past and the present. Kukolic says the response from the public has been overwhelm- ingly positive: "The public is excited about the beautiful new building which is sure to be a major attraction to the St. Lawrence Market district." A Lorraine Street Afforddable Modular Housing - Sudbury Havergal College TTC McNicoll Bus Garage Quad Student Community Phases 1 & 2 VIA Rail TMC Modernization R-Hauz V6 1&2 Mass Timber Residences BUTTCON LIMITED t: 905.907.4242 BUTTCON WEST t: 403.456.9050 BUTTCON EAST t: 613.383.0505 Transforming Visions into Buildings.™ WWW.BUTTCON.COM Buttcon is proud to be construc ting the S T. L AW R E N C E M A R K E T N O R T H P R O J E C T