b"Design rendering of a planned fourth-floor community space. Design rendering of a planned fourth-floor multi-faith space. Credit: Southern Chiefs Organization. Credit: Southern Chiefs Organization.years, but no solutions seemed feasible.The HBC project also requires planningeconomic opportunity for southern First Therefore, SCOs plans were lauded not justand coordinating for the demolition,Nations now and for years to come.as a solution to save the building, but alsoremoval of the roof, and switching theDaniels adds that the project as a way to bring much-needed communitybuildings electrical and mechanicaladdresses some of the legacy features to Winnipegs downtown. systems while protecting the buildingimpacts of colonialism: housing, jobs, According to Jerry Daniels, Grand Chieffrom weather, which is not a unique of the SCO, the retrofit will includechallenge to construction in Winnipeg,health care, child care and healing. hazardous materials abatement, electricalnotes Daniels, adding, The project teamIt will be home to a museum and and mechanical system upgrades, newis committed to using Lean constructionCentre for Reconciliation, including a electrical main service, and upgradedpractices to minimize waste andcommemorative and ceremonial area ventilation and fire protection. Newincrease efficiency and productivity.to honour residential and day school elevators will be installed, the roof andIncorporating prefabricated componentssurvivors and our children who did not window units from the second to sixthwill also reduce waste, deliver qualitymake it home, and the daycare on site floors will be replaced, and the main- and improve safety on site. will help our children reclaim our First floor heritage window frame and doorThe project will be one of the largestNations languages, he notes.glazing will be replaced. High-efficiencyredevelopments of a historic building inWehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn, systems will also reduce greenhouse gasCanadaand the largest in Manitobacoupled with the recently announced emissions and exceed National Energy but of more importance than thePortage Place overhaul by True North Code requirements. technical nuts and bolts of the projectReal Estate Development, could finally is its symbolic significance for its newbe the catalysts for revitalizing and In fact, environmental sustainabilitystewards. This is the largest gift of will be championed throughout thecorporate reconciliation in Canada,re-populating Winnipegs downtown. redevelopment, with an anticipatedenthuses Daniels, and its about muchInterior demolition for the project is 35-per-cent reduction in energymore than bricks and mortar. In the cityexpected to begin this summer, with consumption and more than 50-per-centwith the largest Indigenous populationa planned phased opening beginning reduction in greenhouse gas emissions,in Canada, it is about creating a symbolin 2026the 100th anniversary of the Daniels emphasizes. of hope and prosperity, and about realbuilding's initial opening. Daniels says the historic exterior features of the building will be maintained, including the limestone cladding, bronze storefront windows and entries and canopy. The existing concrete structure will remain, with selective interior demolition to add a wood and glass atrium to improve access to natural light in the core of the building.The biggest challenge of redeveloping is the scale of the building and ensuring we can maintain the quality of the work throughout construction, stresses Daniels. The project team will be pursuing virtual construction technologies, including LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanning to verify the existing building is constructed as per the original drawings. New elements will be modelled to fit these verified existing conditions, which will improve the overall constructionquality.Issue 2 | Summer Edition | 2023 BUILD MANITOBA 47"