BPA supports deep-energy retrofit of Concordia campus buildings
AI Article Summary
Bouthillette Parizeau et Associés (BPA) will provide mechanical, electrical, and structural services for the deep-energy retrofit of around 80 buildings at Concordia University's campuses in Montreal. The initiative, part of the university’s PLAN/NET ZERØ, starts with upgrading the Guy-De Maisonneuve Building to improve lighting and HVAC systems. The goal is to reduce energy consumption by up to 50% and achieve various sustainability certifications. Johnson Controls will manage the project over a two-year design and construction period followed by a 10-year operation and maintenance phase.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how universities are leading by example in sustainable practices, offering a blueprint for other large-scale institutions. For Canadian builders, this means a potential increase in demand for similar retrofitting projects, requiring expertise in new energy-efficient technologies and sustainable certifications. It may also result in tighter collaboration with technology providers like Johnson Controls, impacting permits and project timelines as new methods are tested.
