For the past two weeks our team carefully prepared the building for the pour. This step of construction required building a temporary framework and reinforcing it with steel. Although the concrete pour took only one day of work, it involved a number of large concrete trucks and a pump truck to get the concrete up to the roof.

After being placed, the concrete was finished both by hand and with a power trowel – which looks like a large fan blade and provides a uniform finish to the concrete.

This roofing process is a crucial step – once the roof is finished, the structural stage of the building is complete and the supportive shores can be removed. This also means that the crane can be removed and the exterior and interior finishes can begin.

The next steps at HOUSS will include waterproofing and completing the building envelope, which includes installing the glazing, metal cladding and roofing materials.

Stay tuned for the final construction phase!

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We’ve recently achieved a few construction milestones with the pour of the slab on the 4th and 5th floors and the completion of the elevator core up to the 5th floor. The construction team is now working on completing the concrete finishing from the parkade up.

The crew is also moving through the building, completing the installation of the electrical and mechanical systems. Many groups must work simultaneously installing the plumbing, elevators, heating & air-conditioning systems as well as the newly delivered substation, which will supply all the power to the building.

This month we will see a couple major changes on site and HOUSS will continue to take shape with the completion of the roof and the removal of the tower crane.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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If you are considering purchasing a new space for your business, contact us today!

HOUSS is a distinct building in a vibrant community, providing a mix of strata office, industrial space and a restaurant/service component on the main floor. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future – register online or call our sales team today at 604-681-0822 to book an appointment to visit our presentation centre.

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This crucial part of the construction process is very tricky and required 16 months of planning. The first step was to prepare the structure and surrounding area for the move. The process started by installing bracing, and building temporary transportation walls to add to the integrity of the structure. In order to secure the bracing, holes in the foundation needed to be cut very carefully. The site was then excavated, trenches were dug and a road was built to ensure a safe and clear pathway for the house to travel.

In advance of the scheduled moving day, Nickel Bros installed steel beams into the foundation walls very carefully in order to help bear the weight of the house during the move. Hydraulic jacks were then placed underneath the beams in order to lift the house onto giant dollies. At about midnight, Nickel Bros began the relocation by attaching the dollies to a giant truck and the road move began.

The Coulter House was then slowly moved along roads and parked in its temporary location while crew members walked alongside ensuring all safety measures were followed. The house will remain in this location until we are ready to repeat the process and move it back to West 6th to incorporate it into the new building, allowing it to once again be part of the social fabric of Mount Pleasant.

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HOUSS is a unique strata building with a mix of industrial and office flex spaces and a stunning restaurant component on the main floor. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future and own a unique space in the heart of Mount Pleasant.

Register online or call our sales team today at 604-647-5096 to book an appointment to visit our sales office, open by appointment only. We look forward to hearing from you!

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