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McGill University Life Sciences Complex (Bellini & Cancer pavilions)

The Life Sciences Complex (LSC) at McGill University is being developed to act as a hub between the Faculty of Medicine's McIntyre Building and the Science Faculty's Stewart Building. The goal is to house elements of both faculties within the LSC, as a nexus to enhance interaction between disciplines and create synergy. The complex consists of the Cancer Research and Bellini Pavilions and is located on the upper slopes of Mount Royal. The complex is also affiliated with two nearby hospital campuses. Internally the complex is organized into three distinct components types: wet and dry bench laboratories, stacked core equipment zones and animal care facility. Pageau Morel participated in the commissioning of the mechanical equipments, thus facilitating the launching of the building. Our team also led the follow-up of operations during the first year meant to optimize systems controls and detect any anomaly in operations (retrocommissioning). Several improvements were implemented so as to enhance the energy performance of the systems and to save even more energy. | 2004-2008

Shell, Montreal

Construction of a new 6,265 m² complex on Sherbrooke Street, adjacent to the East Montreal refinery. The building, which is expected to meet the needs of approximately 160 employees, consists of offices, reception desks, conference centers, a cafeteria for 200 people, etc. The building was certified LEED Silver in 2011 | 2006-2008

CHUM Research Center, Montreal

Project carried out by the PAGEAU MOREL | BPR Bâtiment | LBHA consortium, in PPP mode (Public-Private partnership) and located in the heart of downtown Montreal, at the corners of Viger, Guy Frégault (Saint-Denis), Saint-Antoine and Sanguinet, on both parts of the Ville-Marie highway. The functional units are divided into two towers and includefundamental research labs, population health labs, biology and cellular imagery labs; various clinical research platforms; an animal house; the bioinformatics department; the research administrative and support department as well as the Cyclotron (particle accelerator). The project spreads over 70,000 m² and is aiming for a LEED-Silver certification. | 2010-2013

455, boul. de la Carrière (PWGSC), Gatineau

Within a « Design-Build » proposition presented with Broccolini, PAGEAU MOREL is in charge of the electromechanical designs for the construction of a new 32,600 m² office building located on 455, boul. de la Carrière in downtown Gatineau and including 1,000 m² of warehouses and partially underground parking lots. Following the granting of the proposition, PAGEAU MOREL provided plans and estimates as well as construction site supervision services for this new building targeting a LEED-CS Gold certification | 2010-2012

22, rue Eddy (PWGSC), Gatineau

Within a « Design-Build » proposition presented with Broccolini, PAGEAU MOREL is in charge of the electromechanical designs for the construction of a new 37,200 m² office building located on 22, rue Eddy in downtown Gatineau and including 1,000 m² of warehouses and partially underground parking lots. Following the granting of the proposition, PAGEAU MOREL provided plans and estimates as well as construction site supervision services for this new building targeting a LEED-CS Gold certification | 2010-2012

Export Development Canada (EDC), Ottawa

Construction of a new 460,000 ft², 18-story building in downtown Ottawa, including offices and a 3-level parking lot. On top of the commercial area located on the 1st floor, the basis of the tower will house a computer center, a 10,000 ft² sports center, a training center and a conference center with a capacity of respectively 175 and 380 people. The building was conceived to receive LEED-CS Gold certification | 2008-2011

New Office Building – GSK, Sainte-Foy

Construction of an innovative 3,200m², high-energy efficiency building, with a wooden structure, built to meet LEED‑Gold certification standards. The client wished to have open area offices with a minimum of closed spaces and interactive spaces (atrium) so as to encourage communication and to create a flexible and modular work area, perfect for group and individual work. The conception aimed at maximizing the natural lighting and ventilation of the public spaces, controlled by a weather station equipped with 25 geothermal wells. For users’ comfort, the heating system relies mostly radiating tiles (hot and cold) and the interior air quality is ensured thanks to a system that monitors the CO2 concentration. PAGEAU MOREL rel also designed a rainwater recovery system for urinals and toilets| 2010-2011

Mountain Equipment Co-op, Barrie, Toronto

Construction of a new building for a new Mountain Equipment Co-op store in Toronto | 2010

Cité du multimédia – Morgan Stanley, Montreal

Design of electrical systems for the fit-up of about 5,000m² including open-area offices, several videoconference rooms as well as a server room with 2N redundancy. This project is aiming for a LEED-CI certification | 2009-2010

Les Sœurs de Sainte-Anne Convent, Lachine

Transformations in the A, B et C blocks of the complex, aiming for a LEED-Silver certification. This convent covers about 8 248 m² and will be transformed to include the Congregation’s rooms and offices currently located outside of the complex | 2007-2009

Héma-Québec

Retrofit master plan for the Héma-Québec’s Saint-Laurent facilities including the complete retrofitting of laboratories in a vacant zone (basic services were available) aiming at a LEED CI certification; the retrofitting of some laboratories sectors, the integration of new transformation technologies in the laboratories, an extension by the creation of a mezzanine in a warehouse sector, the retrofitting of some service and office sections, the delocalization and retrofitting of workshops. The main constraints were the division of works into phases, the impossibility to disturb activities and the global schedule of the project. PAGEAU MOREL also carried out the basic commissioning (as described in the LEED program) along with the client’s manager. This commissioning phase was combined with Héma-Québec’s validation of installations and equipments | 2008-2010


Buanderie centrale de Montréal

Buanderie centrale de Montréal (BCM) has offered laundry services to all the hospitals of the Island of Montreal for 30 years. In 2006, BCM launched an important project intended to increase its productivity and the quality of its interior environment. The ground-breaking solutions brought by PAGEAU MOREL enabled the integration of systems that greatly increased the confort of the employees and brought about important energy savings. Our team was able to innovate in the creation of the master plan, the conception of the building’s HVAC systems, and the conception of the heat recovery plenum for preheating dryer input air. BCM is now one of the most efficient laundromats in North America! | 2007-2010


Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM)

Elaboration of the advanced design of the new OSM concert room, within the framework of the invitation to tender of the private partner (project of public-private partnership). In collaboration with Saucier + Perrotte architects, Lemay & associates architecture and design, Pomerleau Inc., Johnson Control Inc, S.E.C. and Meridian Infrastructure, PAGEAU MOREL was a finalist for the new Montreal concert room | 2007-2009

"Maison du développement durable", Montreal

Commissioning for the sustainable development House (5-story building) that will be one of the most environment-friendly buildings in the world, using the best technologies in terms of energy efficiency, water consumption, reduction in construction waste and quality of the interior environment. The building will be certified LEED Platinum, the highest environmental certification of its kind | 2007-2008

Hydro-Québec – Head Office, Montreal

Study of the potential for LEED-EB certification including the analysis of each of the credits so as to determine their feasibility and a brief description of the recommended solutions and estimated costs. According to the study, the building could receive a Gold certification depending on the investments and options selected. | 2008

Sainte-Justine Hospital, Montreal

Energy efficiency study and recommissioning.| 2007-2008

Valeurs mobilières Desjardins

Desjardins Securities chose PAGEAU MOREL to revamp its head office in the historic Windsor building, in Montreal. After issuing the mandate, Desjardins Securities asked PAGEAU MOREL to analyze the possibility of integrating principles of sustainable development. PAGEAU MOREL also worked with Desjardins Securities to make their project one of the first LEED-CI-accredited (commercial interiors) renovation projects in Quebec | 2005-2008

900, Maisonneuve St

Design for the construction of a prestigious 695 000 ft² office tower, presently being built in downtown Montreal. The 19-storey office tower has gross area of 460,000 ft², including 7,195,000ft² stories of parking and a 40,000 ft² ground floor. Design of energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems, close to 30% less than the reference of the MNECB, with a very competitive investment cost and this, even with abundant fenestration from floor to ceiling on all facades. The mechanical and electrical design must foster comfort, efficiency and provide an ideal and pleasant working environment to the first-class occupants. This project aims for silver LEED-CS certification. | 2007-2008

Mountain Equipment Coop – New retail store, Longueuil

Construction of a new 20,000ft² building for a new Mountain Equipment Co-op store in Longueuil. The integrated design concept of this new building consists of a high performance envelope, an optimized natural lighting and a geothermal system including a solid energy bank as well as a cold and hot radiating tile | 2008-2009

Lac-Mirabel

Design of a modern shopping center with removable roofs in the public corridors. Designed according to LEED principals, the project includes heat pumps distributed with radiant floors in public spaces, with mass heat accumulation. Today, the preliminary and conceptual studies have been completedication | 2007-2009

Cité du commerce électronique

Study of a potential LEED-EB certification, including the analysis of each of the credits so as to determine their feasibility and a brief description of the recommended solutions and estimated costs. According to the study, the building could receive a Gold certification depending on the investments and options selected | 2008

UQAM – J.-A.-DeSève Pavilion| Recommissioning

UQAM sought to optimize the operation costs of its electromechanical systems J.-A. DeSève Pavilion, a 40,000 m² building. PAGEAU MOREL provided recommissioning services including: verification of the calibration; fresh air input measures; research of solutions for the control sequences, for the cooling system in winter, as well as the analysis of the energetic and financial impact of the optimization. Operation and maintenance measures as well as investment measures were proposed as a result of the recommissioning | 2008

Faubourg Boisbriand

Construction of 1,200,000 ft² of stores and restaurants for the new open-air concept of Faubourg Boisbriand, including space for anchor tenants, banks, shops, pharmacies, restaurants, grocery stores and offices. The project includes a 4-story office building with boutiques at ground level, as well as a 5-story condo building. Our team is working on the energy efficiency level of the buildings as well as the LEED-ND (Neighborhood Development) analysis. Our intervention integrates the requirements to be met in the construction of new residences and the analysis of «Construction and Ecological Technology» credits for this LEED-ND pilot version | 2007-2008

Jewish General Hospital, Montreal

Recommissioning - Study of ventilation controls and boiler exhaust recovery. Expected $285,000 annual savings. Project to be implemented in 2008 | 2006-2008

City of Montréal

Energy efficiency studies of the electromechanical systems of several buildings in order to propose energy saving solutions for the following buildings: Maisonneuve Library, Garage Cour des Carrières (maintenance garage for heavy trucks), the Pierre Gadbois Sports Complex (two arenas, one interior pool and several gyms), the Rivière-des-Prairies Aquatic Center (interior pool) and the Maison de la culture du plateau Mont-Royal (library and auditorium) | 2007-2008

Société Immobilière du Québec – Campbell’s Bay Courthouse

Replacement of the boiler after an energy audit with recommendations regarding the modernization and setting of standards for the ventilation, air conditioning and heating systems | 2008-2009

Abondance Montreal Le Soleil

PAGEAU MOREL is a member of the ÉcoCité-Sodero team that brings together Montreal specialists with expertise in healthy buildings and sustainable development. The « Abondance Montréal-Le Soleil » project was an attempt to demonstrate that there are many ways to fight climate change and more opportunities than challenges in choosing to do so. The building, constructed on three stories –not counting the mezzanines - includes high-quality and good-size apartments of various surface areas and was built around a green backyard | 2006-2007 
  • Léonard 2010 from the AICQ, in the «Building – Mechanical and Electrical» Category

Place du Canada, Montreal

Study of the potential LEED-EB certification including the analysis of each credit to determine the feasibility and briefly describe the recommended solutions as well as a cost estimate. According to the study, the building could attain the gold level depending on the investments and retained options| 2007

Fontaine Building, Multiclients Offices

Renovation of a 226,000 ft² multi-client building distributed over 15 stories of office space and a total of 30,000 ft² of basement parking. The building has been designed to meet the most recent requirements of both PWGSC and HRDC, but also to meet the requirements of a LEED Silver accreditation. The proposed solutions reduced energy consumption by 34.2% compared to the model National Energy Code of Canada for buildings norms for a similar building | 2007

Palais des congrès de Montréal

Originally built from 1980 to 1982 above the Ville-Marie expressway, this futuristic ultramodern building houses18,600m² of exhibition halls, a 12,250m² meeting hall capable of accommodating 5,800 participants. Additional services include mobile bars, restaurants, retail shops, indoor parking for 500 cars and buses, and an access to Montreal's subway system. The Montreal Convention Centre was expanded to meet the growing requirements of international events. The objective of the expansion project was to add 55,000 m² and thus double the available surface of the building. The expansion was also erected above the expressway. PAGEAU MOREL was the M/E engineering consultant for the original construction of the building, and is now a member of the design-build team that was selected to carry out the project. After the initial construction and major expansion projects, PAGEAU MOREL is now handling the recommissioning program for the Palais des congrès de Montréal| 2005-2007 
  • Energia 2006 of AQME, Category Recommissioning

International Civil Aviation Organisation

Bordered by University, Viger and St-Antoine Streets, the ICAO Headquarters will serve as a large-scale beacon of the city core which will be easily accessed from Bonaventure and Ville-Marie expressways. The first phase of the development consists of a 5-storey conference centre and printing facility which occupies the Western portion of the site. The second phase of the development includes a 15-storey building on the East side of the site to house ICAO's Secretariat, International Delegations and the entire support services for all operations. In 2007, PAGEAU MOREL ensured the accreditation LEED-EB accreditation and carried out the works and renovations necessary to meet the requirements of the certifying body. Various modifications were made in terms of lighting, plumbing, ventilation, responsible water use, recycling, maintenance processes and methods, and operations. The works were completed at the end of 2007 and ICAO Building received the FIRST LEED®‑EB (Existing Building) Gold certification in Canada! | 1994-1996 | 2007 

  • Energia Award (AQME) 2009 – Special Mention – Recommissioning Category 

Condos Wellington, Montreal

Energy simulations and technical advice regarding LEED Canada NC and Novoclimat (in CVAC) certifications, for the creation of a four-storey building with 32 condos as part of an experimental home ownership program of the Ville de Montréal | 2005-2006

Hagen Industries - New Head Office

Construction of a new office building spanning 60 000 ft² over three floors and a basement includes open and closed office spaces, a cafeteria, underground parking facilities for 12 vehicles, a gymnasium, weight training room, a photo shop, as well as a private pet shop. The building also houses the company's IT hub where orders and invoices are generated on an international level (operating 24 hours a day/7 days a week). It was certified LEED-NC Gold in June 2010 | 2005-2006

  • Quebec’s first privately-funded building to achieve LEED Gold - 2010 
  • Prix d'excellence en immobilier 2007 de l'Institut de développement urbain du Québec.
  •  ICCA-Quebec 2006 : Honorable mention (3)
  • Contech Trophy 2006, « Innovative practices – Sustainable development » 

15 Belvédère, Westmount

« Commissioning » of a building with housing | 2006-2007

Rayside Architectes – Offices

Located on 1215, Ontario Est St, this new, unique and innovative 3-story (plus one basement) building integrates geothermal concepts. It is the house of the Rayside Architectes offices and of various apartments. This project is a great addition to the green projects group that are currently being developed. Once it receives its LEED certification, the building will become the smallest project in Canada to have received this certification. PAGEAU MOREL has carried out the commissionning and energy analysis of the project | 2002-2005

Concordia University - Richard J. Renaud Science Complex

Concordia University's Science Complex is a 34,000m² new building housing teaching laboratories (5,000m²), research laboratories (9,000 m²), animal quarters, a greenhouse, classrooms, common spaces as well as offices (3,600m²). An existing building is also recycled within this new building.Installations mainly house the Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics and Neurology Departments, the Science College and the Centre for Structural and Functional Genomic. | 2000-2003

  • ASHRAE Technology Award 2005, International Award, « New Institutional Buildings » category.
  • Energia Award 2004 (AQME),« Institutional Building » category.
  • ASHRAE Regional Technology Award 2004.

Concordia University - Engineering, Computer sciences and Visual Arts Complex

This project involves the construction of an academic complex made of two towers (17 and 11floors) to which an existing building is integrated. Facilities will include amphitheatres, classrooms, computer and engineering laboratories, a sports centre, and several art studios (dance, photography, multimedia, etc.). Preliminary and conceptual studies have been completed. Several «green engineering» features were analyzed and classified according to their feasibility and cost effectiveness. They are currently being implemented into the design of M/E systems. PAGEAU MOREL led the follow-up of operations during the first year meant to optimize systems controls and detect any anomaly in operations (retrocommissioning). Several improvements were implemented so as to enhance the energy performance of the systems and to save even more energy. | 2001-2005

Montreal Polytechnique's Lassonde Buildings

Expansion of the École Polytechnique through the construction of two new pavilions named for Claudette MacKay-Lassonde and Pierre Lassonde. Apart from design, the team contributed added value by assisting in the project’s definition and particular attention was given to comfort, flexibility and energy efficiency. The project is a success: the energy performance of the Lassonde Pavilions surpasses the requirements of Canada’s Model National Energy Code by 60%. With a rating of 46 on the LEED scale – the highest score in Canada – the Lassonde Pavilions received LEED Gold certification in October 2005 and have become a benchmark in sustainable development. | 2002-2005

  • Léonard Trophy, 2006 Award of AICQ.
  • UDI (Urban Development Institute of Quebec) Real Estate Award of Excellence.
  • Canadian Architect's Magazine's Award of Merit.
  • Golden Pillar Award from the "Association des gestionnaires de parcs immobiliers institutionnels" (AGPI), placing first in the "Technical Merit and Innovation" category.
  • Contech 2005 Award for "Innovative Practice – Sustainable Development".


740 Bel-Air (Normand-Maurice Building of PWGSC)

For the construction of its multi-client building, PWGSC mandated a multidisciplinary team. PAGEAU MOREL was a member of the realization team and was responsible for the electrical and mechanical engineering as well as for the eco-engineering part of the project. The building was designed to meet the needs of the National Defense, RCMP, Human Resources Development Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. It houses warehouses and offices. The proposed solutions will reduce energy consumption by 50% compared to the model National Energy Code of Canada for buildings norms for a similar building. | 2002-2006

  • ASHRAE Technology Award 2009, International Award,1st place in « New Institutional Building » category.
  • ASHRAE Regional Technology Award 2008.
  • Excellence and Leadership Award 2008 from Canadian GeoExchange Coalition
  • Energia Award 2007, « Sustainable buildings - Green buildings » category.
  • Contech Trophy 2003, « Sustainable Development » category.

Condos Wellington, Montréal

Energy simulations and technical advice regarding LEED Canada NC and Novoclimat (in CVAC) certifications, for the creation of a four-storey building with 32 condos as part of an experimental home ownership program of the Ville de Montréal. | 2005

Boston Science Museum

Eco-engineering study: Assistance to the architect in order to establish electromechanical prerequisites to ensure a harmonious integration of the concepts such as natural and hybrid ventilation and solar energy | 2004.

Mountain Equipment Co-op, Montreal

First green building in Montreal - The Mountain Equipment Coop (MEC) store, located in the Marché Central, is the first building in Quebec to obtain Canada’s C-2000 certification, being 50% more energy efficient than a building designed following Canada’s Model National Energy Code for Building. PAGEAU MOREL carried out the eco-engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering of this project. Also, in 2007, PAGEAU MOREL realized, with other partners, a study and analysis to review the project in order to investigate the potential for a similar design to operate at a Net-Zero Energy (NZE) consumption level. The objective was to determine required actions to obtain targeted results, potential costs corresponding to these actions, and the level of difficulty anticipated | 2002-2003 | 2007 
  • Léonard 2005 from the AICQ, in the «Building» category.
  • Engineering Award of Excellence (ASHRAE 2005), best project, all categories.
  • ASHRAE Regional Technology Award 2005, first place in the category “New commercial Building”.
  • 2004 Énergia de l’AQME, Jury’s prize in the category “Sustainable design”.
  • 2004 ASHRAE Regional Technology Award
  • 2003 Trophée Contech – Sustainable design. 
  • 1st Place – Forum Énergie – Montréal. 
  • Second most efficient building in Canada and first in Quebec as per the Federal Program of the CBIP (at time of submittal - 2003)

Fleury Hospital

Energy efficiency study of several institutions, including the Fleury Hospital as part of the mandate from the Regional Health and Social Services Board. Implementation of energy efficiency measures for the Fleury Hospital. The mandate consisted in modernizing the boiler room, replacing the steam boilers, modernizing the controls, replacing the pneumatic controls with electronic controls and optimizing the ventilation systems | 2001-2003