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Construction starts: McIntyre Building – Tissue Culture Labs Renovation

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:01:24 +0000

�� has mandated Construction Bralteck Inc. to carry out Project 17-175 at the McIntyre Medical Building. The project involves the renovation of tissue culture laboratories located in rooms 1138 to 1143.

The work focuses on upgrading ventilation systems to address existing deficiencies and ensure compliance with current standards, as well as implementing minor laboratory modifications identified by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).

Construction Starts: Trottier Space Institute Extension

roberta.grimmtrotta@mcgill.ca — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:11:21 +0000

Please be advised that �� has mandated general contractor SUTERA INC. to carry out the following project: 20-069 Trottier Space Institute extension.

Construction starts: 2001 �� College – SCSD Accessibility Improvements

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:38:32 +0000

�� has mandated Corenov Inc. to carry out Project 22-031 at 2001 �� College. The project aims to improve accessibility and functionality for the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD).

The work will enhance inclusive access throughout the 8th floor by adding an accessible washroom, upgrading access control systems, improving storage facilities, and ensuring barrier‑free entry.

Construction starts: Montreal Neurological Institute – Cognitive Neuroscience Unit (CNU) reorganization

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:02:37 +0000

�� has mandated Gaston Champoux (1973) inc. to carry out Project 20-065, which supports the reorganization of the Cognitive Neuroscience Unit (CNU) at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI), located on the 2nd floor of the Penfield Wing. The project will transform Suite 285, currently used as a library, into offices, testing rooms, and dry laboratories dedicated to research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience.

Construction starts: M.H. Wong Building – Lab 3053 renovation (FLJE/JELF – Ouzilleau)

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:54:04 +0000

�� has mandated Les Entreprises N.R. Brosseau inc. to carry out Project 20-081, which involves the renovation of laboratory room 3053 in the M.H. Wong Building (FLJE/JELF – Ouzilleau). The project aims to adapt the existing laboratory space to support advanced research activities related to high-temperature pyrometallurgical processing of materials.

680 Sherbrooke Street West – Planned Building Closures – January and February 2026

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:25:48 +0000

Essential electrical work is scheduled at 680 Sherbrooke Street West and will require a series of planned electrical shutdowns. These shutdowns are required to replace the 25 kV circuit breakers used to control the building’s main electrical supply. During each shutdown window, the building will not be operational and no activities may take place.

The shutdown dates are:

Saturday, January 31 – 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday, February 7 – 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Construction starts: Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry – Laboratory renovations for new electron microscopes

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:47:00 +0000

�� has mandated Construction Bralteck to carry out Project 21-081 Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry – CFI Ortega, which involves the fit-up of rooms B/31, B/32B, B/27, and B/2F within the Facility for Electron Microscopy Research (FEMR), to accommodate two new microscopes.

Construction Starts: McIntyre Medical Building – Renovation of the 6th floor

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:22:58 +0000

�� has mandated Les Constructions Serbec Inc. to carry out Project 25-001, which involves the renovation of the 6th floor of the McIntyre Building as part of the Medicine cohort increase initiative. This work will reconfigure the existing floor to accommodate seven new hybrid classrooms dedicated to Clinical Skills Training, integrating in-person instruction with educational technology.

Construction starts: Neuro Montreal – 9.4T MRI installation

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:19:08 +0000

�� has mandated SDI Canada to carry out Project 21-094, which involves the installation of a new 9.4T MRI in the Webster Pavilion of the Montreal Neurological Institute.

The project will renovate and transform laboratory spaces WB306 and its adjacent rooms WB305 and WB307 to house the new MRI. A new HVAC system will also be installed on the Webster roof to provide cooling, heating, and humidification. Once complete, the facility will expand ��’s research capacity in neuroscience and imaging.

Construction starts: 680 Sherbrooke – Upgrades to parking access and EV infrastructure

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:08:47 +0000

�� has mandated St-Denis Thompson to carry out Project 18-013, which involves the renovation of the parking island and surrounding area at 680 Sherbrooke West. This work will include the installation of new parking access and exit equipment, as well as the introduction of four electric vehicle (EV) chargers, which will bring EV charging infrastructure to this garage for the first time.

Construction starts: McConnell Engineering Building – CFI IF 2023 Liboiron laboratory upgrades

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:34:45 +0000

�� has mandated Entreprises NR Brosseau Inc. to carry out Project 21-078, which involves upgrades within the McConnell Engineering Building as part of the CFI IF 2023 – Liboiron initiative. The project focuses on the installation of new specialized research equipment in two existing dry laboratories: Room MC010 and Room 816.

Construction Start: SIM Centre – Medicine Cohort increase

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:07:28 +0000

Please be advised that �� has mandated CORENOV CONSTRUCTEURS INC. under the supervision of REDBOURNE to carry out the following project: 24-040 SIM Center – Medicine Cohort increase.

Description: The project includes creation of a satellite facility in leased space, transformation of existing space, and the use of technology for multi-space connectivity.

Construction start date: August 4th, 2025

Planned construction end date: End of December 2025

Construction Start: Rutherford Physics - Renovation of Room 419

anthony.minicozzi@mcgill.ca — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:17:44 +0000

Please be advised that �� has mandated CORENOV CONSTRUCTEURS INC. to carry out the following project: 21-053 Rutherford Physics - CFI IF 2023 Childress, Renovation of Room 419

Description: Room 419 is already an existing research laboratory. It has two smaller rooms inside of it but the walls will be demolished to create one large room. The room will be updated to meet the �� Design Standards for a research laboratory and it will be reconfigured to meet laser lab requirements as well.

Construction Starts: CFI IF Tufenkji – Macdonald Stewart (Macdonald Campus)

roberta.grimmtrotta@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:59:49 +0000

Please be advised that �� has mandated Corenov Construction to carry out the following project: 21-089 – CFI IF Tufenkji – Macdonald Stewart (Macdonald Campus).

Description: Partial renovation of laboratory MS3-025.

Construction start date: June 9th, 2025

Planned construction end date: July, 2025

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Construction Starts: Lyman Duff - CFI Ernst

roberta.grimmtrotta@mcgill.ca — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:44:46 +0000

Please be advised that �� has mandated Concept P.V.R. to carry out the following project: 21-028 - Lyman Duff - CFI Ernst

Description: Renovation of existing laboratories on the 6th and 7th floors to support Dr. Ernst’s research and CFI equipment.

Construction start date: June 5th 2025

Planned construction end date: June 30th 2026

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7am to 9pm. Works outside of building hours will be coordinated in advance.