Demolition of the Brewer Building, located at 200 Brewer Way.

Scope of Work

The contract involves the demolition of the Brewer Building, located at 200 Brewer Way, Ottawa, ON. The awarded work consists of the following key tasks:

Demolition and Site Restoration

  1. Hazardous Material Abatement
    • Removal and off-site disposal of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, mercury, and silica, as per regulatory guidelines.
    • Decontamination and disposal of contaminated waste as outlined in Schedule A of Section 02 81 01 – Hazardous Materials.
  2. Building Demolition
    • Complete demolition of the Brewer Building, a single-storey structure with reinforced concrete walls and a Siporex roof system.
    • Removal of structural elements including foundations, staircases, ramps, steel handrails, and adjacent stonework.
    • Preservation of municipal light poles, sidewalks, bollards, and the Magnolia tree located in the courtyard.
  3. Utility Line Removal and Site Work
    • Disconnection, capping, and removal of underground utilities, including water, gas, electricity, and sewer services.
    • Coordination with Hydro Ottawa, Enbridge Gas, Bell Canada, and City of Ottawa for utility service terminations.
    • Backfilling of voids left by demolition using clean fill in compliance with Section 31 23 33.01 – Excavating, Trenching, and Backfilling.
  4. Environmental and Safety Compliance
    • Implementation of erosion control measures to prevent sediment runoff.
    • Execution of dust suppression strategies as per Section 01 35 43 – Environmental Procedures.
    • Ensuring compliance with provincial and municipal regulations regarding noise, traffic, and waste management.
  5. Site Restoration
    • Grading and preparation of land for future use, including removal of debris and resurfacing with topsoil and hydroseeding as per Section 32 92 19.16 – Hydraulic Seeding.
    • Planting of conifer trees in the vicinity of the demolished building in accordance with Drawing D-7.