of the flat roofing. The cost of the work was estimated to be $2 million during a time of rapidly escalating construction costs. All bids were much higher than anticipated. Tender quotes were twice the estimated cost, which led to a reduction of scope by 50 per cent. Phase 4 is currently being planned to address five major remediation projects, including: re-piping the apartment building, replacing the majority of flat roof membranes, wooden stair replacements and addressing two building blocks requiring rain screening and elevator replacement. In addition, a detailed review of each building block will be performed to prepare a comprehensive asset management review to inform the co-op’s interest in preservation and renewal of affordable housing. As part of their remediation efforts, the FCCHA is also investigating other ways to reduce their carbon footprint and better address weather related challenges. For instance, with the need to replace many of their flat roofs, they foresee there may be an opportunity for rainwater collection. Looking to the longer-term, the co-op’s goal is to meet net-zero energy standards by 2050 – they acknowledge that won’t be a simple task, but they are committed to maintaining their infrastructure “forever,” Richard says, and achieving environmental sustainability is a key part of that commitment. Richard, as co-chair of the remediation task force, is leading the planning of the upcoming fourth phase of remediation. He calls that fourth phase a “continuation” of the previous phases, as well as part of a strategy of “constant THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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