b'Photo by Douglas Little Photography. Photo by Douglas Little Photography.with the original ceiling is the mostA YEAR OF HURDLES meant planning has to be fluid since unique feature to me, and all the third- Work on Uptown Lofts was challengedshipments have been delayed at the floor units have the original structuralby the pandemic back in April 2020border, and we have had to shift steel and ceilings exposed, which reallywhen it first began. Similar to manypriorities on the fly to lessenmakes them stand out from any typicaldevelopments that have taken placethe impacts.units we have done in the past. over the past year, the impacts ofAs prices have increased, Belisle says Overall, he adds, very little hasthe public health crisis have led tothe team has had to think outside changed from the initial design. Thelabour shortages, cost increases andthe box when it comes to alternative construction of the structure when itpersisting material shipment delays.strategies to keep costs in check. was originally built was different thanAll projects in Manitoba have alsoNevertheless, he adds, Most of the what was assumed by the engineers,been impacted by the cost increasesuppliers have been great in assisting and some minor modifications neededin materials and delays in shippingin these matters.to be made during construction. of products, reflects Belisle. ThisCosts and delays aside, maintaining site safety has been a priority during the project. To that end, Penner reports that the team was able to adapt quickly and gain compliance from all the trades when it came to PPE and following all provincial health orders. Weve had some challenges, but we also have a great team.SHOWTIMEUptown Lofts represents the third transformation for the 394 Academy Road building. Thanks to careful consideration and a commitment to preserving its past, Globe Property Management is confident the new look will stick.We feel [Uptown Lofts] will provide some much-needed rental housing in River Heights, and that our commercial and office spaces will be a hit with the community as well.42 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'