
Description:
The Allyant/Buttcon JV has completed the substantial construction and fit-out of the Toronto Research Chemicals, Project Niagara in Vaughan, Ontario. The project involved fitting up the ground-level spaces, primarily comprising labs, mechanical and electrical rooms, storage, and office spaces, alongside a three-story office section focused on office, meeting, and collaboration areas. The ground floor lab and office fit out encompasses approximately 168,004 square feet of gross floor area, which includes provisions for future expansion, with an additional 18,400 square feet for the second-floor office and 16,531 square feet for the third-floor office fit out.
The project included all interior finishes featuring masonry and drywall partitions, ceilings, interior screens, doors, hardware, and floor and wall finishes, among other specialties. Structural components include framing and foundations for the cooling tower, plenum, catwalk structures, and vault storage.
Mechanical and electrical systems have been installed, including a central air handling system with 100% outdoor air supply and exhaust, a boiler and cooling plant, and variable air volume controls for fume hoods. The building includes a fully integrated sprinkler system, acid-resistant drainage with centralized neutralization, specialty gases, and ancillary plumbing systems. Electrical infrastructure supports extensive switchgear and power distribution for lighting, general power, and mechanical equipment, complemented by a standby generator for critical operations and life safety. Comprehensive fire alarm and security systems have also been implemented.