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MERIT CONTRACTORS NIAGARA

Merit Contractors Niagara

235 Martindale Road, Suite 3

St. Catharines Ontario Canada

L2W 1A3

Tel: 905-641-2374

Fax: 905-641-2988

Email: [email protected]

www.meritcontractors.com

© 2004 Merit Contractors Niagara

Bu i ld ing v i s ion and va lue fo r 20 years

From our start in 1984, Merit Contractors has grown into one of Canada’s top

100 construction companies with $280 million in completed projects. Along the

way, we’ve won recognition from clients, our profession and the community.

We focus on industrial, commercial and institutional projects up to $40 million.

In 20 years our projects have changed the look of Ontario and touched the

lives of millions of residents and visitors. Examples include:

Walker Family YMCA of St. Catharines,

Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake,

Peace Bridge Commercial Complex,

Alan Earp Residence at Brock University, and

Fort Erie Racetrack Slot Gaming Facility.

We’ve also built a reputation for quality and dependability, based on honest,

open relationships, genuine enthusiasm and the active involvement of our

partners in every project. Our safety record and strong financial capacity also

benefit both our clients and suppliers.

Our commitment extends well beyond our sites. We’ve been recognized for

employee training and contribute to the health and direction of our industry

through membership and involvement in professional organizations.

All of which makes us an ideal partner for your next project.

Please take a moment to learn more about us and to review our projects. Then

please get in touch to see how we can work together.

Ha nds-on l ea ders h ip

Our partners’ involvement in daily operations—estimating, project

management, site supervision and administration—enables us to be a reliable

and responsive partner.

Founder and senior partner David Harvey has more than 50 years of industry

experience, mainly in construction management. As partner in charge of field

operations, he is closely involved in all ongoing projects, monitoring progress

and attending site meetings every month. David is a member of the

Independent Contactors Group and past director and president of the General

Contractors Association of Niagara.

Founder and senior partner Dennis Kowalchuk is Merit’s chief financial

officer, overseeing our estimating, accounting and administrative functions.

His 35-year career includes design coordination, estimating, scheduling, cost

analysis and project management. He is an executive director and past

president of the Niagara Construction Association and a director of the General

Contractors Association of Niagara and the Ontario General Contractors

Association. Dennis is a graduate of Construction Engineering Technology.

Partner Jean St. Pierre is the firm’s senior project manager, responsible for

staffing, performance and safety on all sites. He has worked with Merit for 16

years and became a partner in 2001. Jean is a graduate of Construction

Engineering Technology, Gold Seal certified, and a Professional Quantity

Surveyor.

Partner Arie Schipper is Merit’s chief estimator, responsible for all project

tendering. He joined the Merit team in 1993 and became a partner in 2001.

Arie is a graduate of Construction Engineering Technogoly and is Gold Seal

Certified by the Canadain Construction Association.

Peop le w i th the r ight a t t i tude and sk i l l s

Energetic, dedicated people are the cornerstone of our success. We are proud

of our many long-service employees—and we invest in their growth through

continuing education.

All site supervisors and superintendents are trained in Merit’s project reporting

systems. All are encouraged to pursue the Superintendents Certification

Program of the Ontario General Contractors Association and to become Gold

Seal Certified by the Canadian Construction Association. Several have attained

these certifications.

Estimators and project managers are also eligible for Gold Seal Certification in

their areas of expertise and are encouraged to pursue these designations. The

Canadian Construction Association has recognized us as a Gold Seal Sponsor

for our support of its programs.

Safety is an ongoing commitment at Merit, resulting in policies that meet or

exceed provincial standards. We sponsor ongoing safety training and make

safety part of every site meeting. Our record has won recognition from the

Ontario General Contractors Association and rebates from the Workman’s

Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario.

In 2004, the Business Education Council recognized Merit for training

excellence.

Pro fes s iona l cons t ruc t ion management

Our people use industry-leading technology, systems and procedures to access

accurate information for tracking quality, schedules and budgets and to

communicate progress. Our superior ability to gather and process information

helps ensure total client satisfaction.

Overall project management and accounting relies on two platforms:

Microsoft Project 2000 for scheduling and job control, including

progress monitoring, responsibility assignments, costing and cash

flow, and

Jonas Construction Software for all accounting functions, including

general ledger, general and sub-contract accounts payable, accounts

receivable, job cost accounting and payroll.

We provide dedicated site supervision for the duration of each project, to

ensure coordinated effort and continuous quality control. Each proposal for

client work includes a detailed resume of the superintendent and supervisor

we propose, including past projects and references.

Ongoing, open communications are essential to our success. In addition to

weekly job-box meetings of Merit staff, we convene and lead biweekly site

meetings on each project, attended by all sub-trades. Minutes are taken and

distributed to attendees. In addition, all Merit project managers and site

supervisors gather monthly at one of our project sites to share information

and ideas. Administrative staff also meet monthly.

Safety is central to our operations. Merit has a published safety policy and

distributes copies to all employees and subcontractors. Safety is our number

one priority and the first agenda item on all site meetings.

An award-winn ing company

Our goal is total client satisfaction—but we also take pride in the several

awards presented to us over the years.

Training Excellence Recognition Award for 2003

Business Education Council and Niagara Training and Adjustment Board

Canada’s Top 100 Contractors List

Canada’s 20 Fastest Growing Contracting Companies in 2001

Heavy Construction News June 2002

Business of the Month, May 1994

Richardson Greenshields and St. Catharines Chamber of Commerce

Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year—Finalist 1994

Canada’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies in 1990

Profit Magazine

Small Business Magazine

Award of Merit 1989

Company of the Year 1991

City of St Catharines

Pro jec ts

INDUSTRIAL Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge

Authority Customs Commercial Facility Peace Bridge, Fort Erie Canadian Niagara Power Service Centre/Office Addition Fort Erie City of Guelph Guelph Transit Operations and

Maintenance Facility Domtar Specialty Fine Papers Emergency Generator Building and

Spill Basin St. Catharines Hillebrand Estates Winery Additions and Alterations Niagara-on-the-Lake Maid of the Mist Additions and Alterations Niagara Falls Niagara Parks Commission Maintenance and Storage Facility Niagara Falls Pierce & Stevens Canada Inc. Lab/Office and Warehouse Addition Fort Erie Vincor International Inc. Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery Niagara-on-the-Lake COMMERCIAL A&P Store No.122 Addition and Renovations Grantham Plaza, St. Catharines Butler Funeral Home St. Catharines CAA Travel Centre Renovations St. Catharines Canadian Automobile Association New Headquarters Schmon Parkway, Thorold Canadian Tire Store New Frontage, Store and Office

Additions Grantham Plaza, St. Catharines Cascade Inn Pool and Enclosure Niagara Falls

Duty Free Stores Peace Bridge, Fort Erie Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, NOTL Fort Erie Raceway New Slot Gaming Facility Fort Erie Holiday Inn by the Falls Addition & Alteration Niagara Falls Journey's End Motel 81 Units Niagara Street, Welland Performance Group BMW Showroom, St. Catharines New BMW Dealership, St. Catharines Performance Lexus-Toyota New Car Showroom Addition St. Catharines RE/MAX Office Alterations Burlington, St. Catharines, and

Waterdown Retail Plaza Garden City Centre St. Catharines Swiss Chalet and Commercial

Development Grimsby Tim Hortons Stores at Various Locations INSTITUTIONAL Blessed Trinity Secondary School New Permanent School Grimsby Brock University Residence 5 St. Catharines Campden Public School Gymnatorium and Classroom Addition Campden Credit Valley Hospital Renal Dialysis Expansion Mississauga Fonthill United Church Additions and Renovations Fonthill Grand River Hospital 5B and 5D South Renovations Kitchener

Grantham United Church New Evelyn Boyd Wing St. Catharines Greater Niagara General Hospital New Intensive Care Unit Mammography Suite and Breast

Screening Niagara Falls Hotel Dieu Hospital Dialysis Facility St. Catharines Latter Day Saints Church New Church, Stoney Creek Renovations, St. Catharines Niagara Health Services Centre Medical Facilities Vine Street, St. Catharines Peel Memorial Hospital Dialysis Facility Brampton Regional Niagara NCC/NRP Centre for Policing and

Community Safety Studies Welland Senator Gibson School Additions and Alterations Beamsville St. Catharines General Hospital Emergency and Diagnostic Additions MRI/CIU Renovations St. Joseph's Catholic Church and

Rectory Grimsby St. Andrews Seniors Apartments 30-Unit Addition Niagara Falls St. Alfred Church New Pastoral Centre St. Catharines Town of Fort Erie New Town Hall Fort Erie Walker Family YMCA Fitness and Community Centre St. Catharines William Osler Health Centre Renovations Etobicoke and Brampton Campuses

C l i en ts

A & P Food Stores Ltd. Acura Armenian Cultural Club Bank of Montreal Beatrice Foods Inc. Bell Canada BMW Brock University Buffalo & Ft. Erie Public Bridge

Authority Butler Funeral Home CMD Incorporated Canada Building Materials Canadian Automobile Association Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Canadian Niagara Power Canadian Tire Cascade Inn Casco Inc Checkpoint Chrysler Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day

Saints Cineplex Odeon Corporation City of Guelph City of St. Catharines City of Stoney Creek City of Welland Credit Valley Hospital Enbridge Consumers Gas Daimler Properties Day Ford Lincoln Sales Inc. District School Board of Niagara Domtar Specialty Fine Papers Dr. C.G. Duncan Exolon-Esk Co. Ltd. Fonthill United Church Ford Motor Co. of Canada Garden City Centre Geon Canada Inc. Gerrie Electric Grand River Hospital Grantham United Church Greater Niagara General Hospital

Haldimand/Norfolk Roman Catholic Separate School Board

Henley Motors Ltd. Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation Harber Manufacturing Limited Hillebrand Estates Winery Holiday Inn by the Falls Hotel Dieu Hospital Inco Limited Journey's End Motels Inc. Kee Funeral Home Ltd. Kelsey-Hayes Canada Limited Lexus/Toyota Lincoln Hydro Electric Commission Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company Maurpat Ltd. MDS Health Group Inc. Niagara Catholic District School Board Niagara College Niagara Duty Free Shops Inc. Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Peninsula Crippled Children's

Society Niagara Peninsula Rehabilitation

Centre Niagara Premium Sales Niagara Regional Native Centre Noranda Forest Recycled Papers Nordic Gaming Corporation Norjohn Emulsion Norton Company Ontario Lottery Corporation Parkway Inn Peace Bridge Duty Free Peel Memorial Hospital

Peninsula Duty Free Performance Group Picasso's Hair, Skin & Fashion Potter's Distilleries Regional Municipality of Niagara Re/Max Revenue Canada Scotia Bank Shepco Co. St. Alban's Church St. Andrews Housing Development

Corp. St. Catharines General Hospital St. Catharines Transit Commission St. Catharines Walker Family Y.M.C.A. St. John's Ukrainian Church St. Lawrence Authority Sterling Inc. Swiss Chalet SXS Hair Studio Texaco Canada Inc. Tim Donut Limited Town of Fort Erie Town of Lincoln Town of Oakville Town of Pelham Township of West Lincoln Twenty Valley Golf & Country Club Vincor International Inc. William Osler Health Centre

Refe rences

OWNERS Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge

Authority The Peace Bridge, Peace Bridge Plaza Buffalo, NY 14213

Steve Mayer / Clifford Elwood 716-884-6744

Peninsula Duty Free PO Box 2066 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6Z2

Randy Foster 905-262-5363 City of St. Catharines P.O. Box 3012 St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2

John Rodey 905-688-5600 Niagara Health System 5546 Portage Rd. Niagara Falls ON L2G 5X8

Stewart Lynch 905-358-0171 District School Board of Niagara 191 Carlton St. St. Catharines ON L2R 7P4

Stewart Greavette 905-641-1550 Peace Bridge Duty Free Peace Bridge Plaza Fort Erie ON L2A 5N1

Chuck Loewen 905-871-5400 Performance Group of Automotive

Companies 357 Ontario Street St. Catharines ON L2R 5L3

John Mann 905-688-2802 Nordic Gaming Corporation 230 Catherine Street, P.O. Box 1130 Fort Erie ON L2A 5N9

Eddie Lynn 905-871-3200 Walker Family YMCA 25 YMCA Drive St. Catharines ON L2N 7P9

Stephen Butz 905-934-9622 Vincor International Inc. 4887 Dorchester Road Niagara Falls ON L2E 6V4

Robert Scapin 905-468-4637

ARCHITECTS / CONSULTANTS

Chapman Murray Architects 6385 Colborne Street Niagara Falls ON L2E 6Z3

Wayne Murray 905-354-1674 Baker and Elmes Architects 23 Hannover Drive Street Catharines ON L2W 1 A3 Richard Baker /

lan Elmes 905-682-2623 Macdonald Zuberec Ensslen

Architects 39 Queen Street Street Catharines ON L2R 5G6

Mike Zuberec / Norm Macdonald 905-685-8467

Mekinda Snyder Weis 128 Lakeshore Road East Oakville ON L6J 1 H4

Douglas Snyder 905-357-4441 Moffet & Duncan Architect Inc. 5052 Dundas Street West Islington ON M9A 1 B9

John Dyk 416-239-2775 Moriyama & Teshima Architects 32 Davenport Road Toronto ON M5R 1 H3

Norman Jennings 416-925-4484 Piraino + Raimondo Associate

Architects Inc. 4395 Kent Street Niagara Falls ON L2H 1J1

Emilio Raimondo 905-357-4441 Kuwabara Payne McKenna

Blumberg Architects 322 King Street W. Toronto ON M5V 1 J2

Marianne McKenna 416-977-5104 Dunlop Architects 185 Young Street Hamilton ON L8N 1 V9

Peter Soldera 905-308-7701 Parkin Architects Ltd. 73 Laird Drive, Suite 202 Toronto ON M4G 3T4

Ron Gutsell 416-467-8000

BANKING

HSBC - Hongkong Bank of Canada 40 King Street East Hamilton ON L8N 1A3

Fabio Rogano 905-525-8320 INSURANCE

Sheehan & Rosie Ltd. 70 Street Paul Street W. Street Catharines ON L2R6R4

Frank Sheehan / Barb Sinclair 905-688-3713

ASSOCIATIONS

Canadian Construction Association Independent Contractors Group Niagara Construction Association Ontario General Contractors'

Association

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M E R I T P R O J E C T P O R T F O L I O

Merit Contractors Niagara / 235 Martindale Road, Suite 3 / St. Catharines ON L2W 1A3 Tel: 905-641-2374 ▪ Fax: 905-641-2988 ▪ Email: [email protected]

WALKER FAMILY YMCA OF ST. CATHARINES

CLIENT: YMCA of St. Catharines CONSULTANT: Shore Tilbe Irwin &

Partners / MacDonald & Zuberec Architects Inc.

TYPE OF PROJECT: Lump Sum LOCATION: St. Catharines, Ontario VALUE: $14 million NOTES: 90,000 sf of new multi-use

space built to very tight specifications with a high degree of on-site owner involvement.

OWNER’S COMMENTS

It is a great pleasure to have this opportunity to express an owner’s view of the professionalism and integrity that I have come to know in a relationship our organization has had with Merit Contractors of Niagara for the last two years. The new Walker Family YMCA was a 14 million dollar project, representing a decade of planning for our organization. It is a building that by design not only had to be flexible in function, but also have the durability to go 365 days a year for 70 years. Given the demanding nature of the construction, we were very concerned with getting the right Contractor, capable of doing a complex job, managing tight time lines, and keeping within a budget. Merit, in short, delivered the project on time, on budget and with the quality which now regards the St. Catharines building as the most outstanding YMCA in Canada. The YMCA's requirements for cooperation and coordination were significant. We were on the site every day. Our Consultants delivered a specification that is by far the most demanding of any YMCA built. Throughout it all, Merit was proactive in participating as part of the Owner, Consultant and Contractor team—a value that, without question, made for a better building. No concern was too small, issues were dealt with promptly, and as an owner I was convinced that Merit was as concerned about quality and service as I was. From the Senior Partner to “the guy in the trench,” Merit is a firm that is based on integrity and honesty. They care about what they do and are there when you need them—even after the building is open. They have earned a great deal of respect from our organization, which upon request I would be glad to share with anyone who wishes to ask. Stephen Butz, Manager, New YMCA Project 905-934-9622



PEACE BRIDGE CUSTOMS COMMERCIAL FACILITY

CLIENT: Peace Bridge Authority CONSULTANT: Moriyama & Teshima

Architects TYPE OF PROJECT: Lump Sum LOCATION: Fort Erie, Ontario VALUE: $12 million NOTES: Project was complicated by

24/7 operation, labour disruption, archaeological considerations.

OWNER’S COMMENTS

Merit Contractors is in the completion stage of the Peace Bridge Authority’s new, $12 million facility and truck yard for Canada Customs’ commercial operations located at the Fort Erie, Ontario side of the Bridge. The facility is an integral part of the Authority's ten year, $130 million capital plan that will include twinning of the Peace Bridge. One of the major construction challenges of this new building, as well as demolition of several old warehouses and offices in the truck yard, was the 24-hour, seven day a week commercial operation that had to be maintained for brokers and Canada Customs throughout the construction schedule. In actuality, truck traffic increased by 4 percent, to approximately 2,000 commercial vehicles each day, through the area under construction. The construction schedule became somewhat extended due to the archaeological nature of the site and a labour interruption due to a mason’s strike in Ontario around the time nine commercial tenants were planning on moving into the west end of the building. We feel that Merit continued construction and worked around the site problems as well as any firm could be expected to do. To date, Mr. David Harvey and Mr. John Brucato of Merit Contractors have provided a very high level of professional administration for this project, for which I am very grateful. I would be pleased to speak with any potential clients that may wish to review this very unique project.

Stephen F. Mayer, P.E., Operations Manager Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Peace Bridge Authority 716-884-6744



THE PERFORMANCE GROUP OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIES

CLIENT: The Performance Group TYPES OF PROJECTS: Design-build

and Project Management LOCATION: St. Catharines, Ontario VALUE: $15 million plus NOTES: Lexus-Toyota showroom

pictured above valued at $430,000. One of several projects we’ve completed for this client

OWNER’S COMMENTS

Since 1989, Merit Contractors of Niagara has capably served as Project Manager on Design/Build projects for The Performance Group. Specifically, Mr. Dave Harvey and his team have managed the design and construction of two dealerships—Performance Acura and Performance Lexus-Toyota—and the redesign of Performance Cars. More recently, Merit Contractors has been involved in the design and development of a new dealership, Performance BMW, which received Site Plan approval on July I3, 1999; a new detailing and car rental building; and an expansion to Performance Collision Centre. In 1996, Merit Contractors took a lead role in the conceptual development of Seventh Street Winery & Marketplace—a proposed $8-million, four-seasons agri-tourism facility. This unique project, which Merit will build on land owned by The Performance Group, received Site Plan approval in September of 1998. We find Dave Harvey and his team to be visionary Project Managers. Most important, they go beyond the call of duty and consistently deliver projects on time and on budget with the utmost professionalism and integrity. We highly recommend Merit Contractors of Niagara to other companies who require experienced leadership in Design/Build. John Mann The Performance Group 905-688-2802



ALAN EARP RESIDENCE

CLIENT: Brock University CONSULTANT: Moriyama and

Teshima Architects TYPE OF PROJECT: Construction

Management LOCATION: St. Catharines, Ontario VALUE: $11.1 million NOTES: New 225 student university

residence. Very tight schedule tied to school year start-up.

OWNER’S COMMENTS

I would like to thank you and your staff for the exemplary service Brock University received during the construction of the Alan Earp Residence. I was especially pleased with your control of the budget and schedule, your attention to detail and your prompt responses to our issues and concerns. Thanks in large part to Merit, Brock University was successful in completing this project on time and under budget. And best of all, we were able to house 255 additional students in accommodation that we are very proud of. Without hesitation, I can say that Merit exceeded my expectations and I would have no concerns about using your services again on a larger, more complicated project. Scott Walker, Manager, Projects—Physical Plant Brock University 905-688-5550 Ext. 358



JACKSON-TRIGGS ESTATE WINERY

CLIENT: Vincor International Inc. CONSULTANT: KPMB Architects TYPE OF PROJECT: Construction

Management LOCATION: Niagara-on-the-Lake,

Ontario VALUE: $11 million NOTES: Construction of a new

36,000 sf state-of-the-art winery and wine retail facility

ARCHITECT’S COMMENTS

Merit Contractors of Niagara acted as Construction Managers for the new Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, designed by our office. The Grand Opening is scheduled for the end of July 2001. Merit Contractors performed their duties with due care, professionalism, and diligence. They were helpful and constructive in solving building issues and dealt with conflicts in a fair and manner. Merit organized the different trades and worked hard towards seeing that the building was constructed as designed. We feel that Merit Contractors are quite capable of managing the construction of large and/or complex building types. We enjoyed working with them and would welcome the opportunity to do so in the future. Marianne McKenna, Partner KPMB Architects 416-977-5104



FORT ERIE RACETRACK SLOT-GAMING FACILITY

CLIENT: Nordic Gaming CONSULTANT: Marmat Construction TYPE OF PROJECT: Construction

Management LOCATION: Fort Erie, Ontario VALUE: $23 million NOTES: Project involved coordinating

other private and public sector partners.

CONSULTANT’S COMMENTS

We are the Project Managers for Nordic Gaming, owners of the Fort Erie Racetrack and Slot Gaming Casino Project in Fort Erie, Ontario. Merit Contractors of Niagara are the Construction Managers for this fast track $23,000,000.00 Casino Project. Merit has responsibility for estimating, tendering, contract negotiations, scheduling, cost control, construction and coordination of all architectural work related to the project. Their $10,000,000.00 plus contract was awarded in late February of 1999 and is substantially complete in July of 1999, on budget and on schedule. The mechanical and electrical contractors were contracted directly by Nordic Gaming; the Ontario Lottery supplied security and surveillance. Merit provided coordination and scheduling in both cases. This is a highly elaborate project involving multiple levels of inspection, testing, security, and high tech finishes. I have no hesitation in recommending Merit Contractors for work of similar complexity and cost, and would use their firm on future projects. Richard H. Spironello P. Eng., President Marmat Construction Ltd. 905-356-8302



ST. CATHARINES GENERAL HOSPITAL

CLIENT: St. Catharines General Hospital

CONSULTANT: Baker and Elmes

Architects TYPE OF PROJECT: Lump Sum LOCATION: St. Catharines, Ontario VALUE: $8.3 million NOTES: Renovations to emergency

and diagnostic suites. Hospital renovations are especially demanding because of the need to isolate the work and to minimize disruption to the medical staff and patients.


Baker and Elmes Architects are pleased to offer a reference for Merit Contractors of Niagara. We have worked with Merit Contractors on several projects recently and have been very satisfied with their level of professionalism. We have recently completed a year long project with them at the St. Catharines General Hospital which involved the re-development of a number of areas for a Cardiac Investigative Unit, and Diagnostic Imaging, and included the relocation of the Cat Scan Suite and the construction of a new M.R.I. Suite, as well as the relocation of the Perinatal Suite. They displayed a high level of co-operation and organization to ensure that this planned project caused minimal disturbance to the operations of the hospital and its patients. In 1992-1993, Merit also completed a project with this office that involved the redevelopment of Emergency/ Diagnostic areas at the St. Catharines General Hospital. They also recently completed with this office a major addition to an elementary school, which again required the school to remain in operation during construction. With the background of this work we are confident in providing a reference for Merit Contractors. Ian R. Elmes Baker & Elmes Architects 905-682-2623



GUELPH MUNICIPAL TRANSIT FACILITY

CLIENT: City of Guelph CONSULTANT: Moffat and Duncan

Architects TYPE OF PROJECT: Construction

Management LOCATION: Guelph, Ontario VALUE: $5.3 million NOTES: New operations and

maintenance facility.

OWNER’S COMMENTS

I have personally worked with Merit Contractor of Niagara on behalf of the City of Guelph, during the construction of the City's new Transit facility. I found Merit to be on target with their scheduling and quick to respond to any problems that arose during construction. In closing may I say I would not hesitate to recommend Merit to anyone who might be interested and certainly would look forward to working with them on any future projects the City might have. J. C. Drury, Manager Public Works Division City of Guelph Retired



FORT ERIE DUTY FREE RETAIL FACILITY

CLIENT: Peace Bridge Duty Free CONSULTANT: MMC International TYPE OF PROJECT: Lump Sum LOCATION: Fort Erie, Ontario VALUE: $8.3 million NOTES: New 28,000 sf retail facility.

OWNER’S COMMENTS

In the Fall of 1998, Merit Contractors, as General Contractor, completed the construction of the new Peace Bridge Duty Free retail facility in Fort Erie, Ontario This 28,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility was unique in the industry both in concept and interior design. Throughout all phases of the project, Merit provided excellent services in coordination to ensure high quality of workmanship and completion of the project on schedule. Merit also provided good post-construction services to ensure a11 minor deficiencies were rectified following substantial completion and through the current warranty period. Mr. David Harvey and Mr. Frank Pearson took personal interest in this project and provided total professionalism to ensure satisfaction to their client. Based on this project, we would have no hesitation in recommending consideration of Merit Contractors of Niagara for any similar project. Charles Loewen, General Manager Peace Bridge Duty Free 905-871-5400



GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL

CLIENT: Greater Niagara General Hospital

CONSULTANT: MacDonald & Zuberec

Architects Inc. TYPE OF PROJECT: Lump Sum LOCATION: Niagara Falls, Ontario VALUE: $3.3 million NOTES: Hospital renovations are

especially demanding because of the need to isolate the work and to minimize disruption to the medical staff and patients.

OWNER’S COMMENTS

Merit Contractors has worked on several projects in this hospital starting in 1987 with the renovations to our Delivery Suite at a value of approximately $500,000.00 up to building the new Intensive Care unit, a contract worth $2,500,000.00. Their latest project being a new mammography unit worth $300,000.00. I have found this firm to be extremely professional in all of the work they have contracted to do for the hospital. I would highly recommend this company to anyone considering someone to work on health care projects. Stewart Lynch Director, Engineering Services Greater Niagara General Hospital 905-358-0171



LATTER DAY SAINTS CHURCH

CLIENT: Latter Day Saints CONSULTANT: Trevor P. Garwood-

Jones Architects Inc. TYPE OF PROJECT: Lump Sum LOCATION: Stoney Creek, Ontario VALUE: $1.73 million NOTES: New church facility for the

Hamilton stake of the Church of Jesus Christ for Latter Day Saints. One of two projects for Latter Day Saints.


Merit Contractors of Niagara was the General Contractor for our Latter-day Saints Church in Stoney Creek completed in 1995 for $1,730.000. During the process of construction, Merit provided excellent services to our Client, completing the project on schedule and with a high quality of workmanship and coordination. Situations resulting in change orders for additional cost to the Owner were treated fairly and promptly. Also, the Contractor provided good post-construction services both during the rectification of minor deficiencies following substantial completion and throughout the warranty period. Based on this experience, we have no hesitation recommending consideration of Merit Contractors of Niagara to other owners undertaking similar projects Ross Hanharn Trevor P. Garwood-Jones Architects Inc. 905-528-0468



WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLIENT: Lincoln County Board of Education

CONSULTANT: Macdonald & Zuberec

Architects Inc. TYPE OF PROJECT: Lump Sum LOCATION: St. Catharines VALUE: $540,000 NOTES: New 5500 sf building addition

to the existing school

OWNER’S COMMENTS

Merit Contractors were awarded a contract with the Lincoln County Board of Education in the spring of 1994. The contract consisted of a 5,500 sq. ft. addition to Woodland Elementary School. Merit Contractors’ direction and co-ordination of the sub-trades was handled in a professional and efficient manner. Site meetings were handled on a professional level as well. I would, without hesitation, recommend Merit Contractors for any contracting work. If any further information is required, please contact the writer. E. Chilcott, Manager of Construction & Maintenance The Lincoln County Board of Education 905-641-1550, Extension 2308



20 VALLEY GOLF CLUB CLUBHOUSE

CLIENT: 20 Valley Golf and Country Club Inc.

CONSULTANT: Joseph G.A. Colonna

Architect Inc. TYPE OF PROJECT: Construction

Management LOCATION: Vineland, Ontario VALUE: $1.4 million NOTES: Additions and renovations to

the existing clubhouse including new kitchen facilities.

OWNER’S COMMENTS

Merit Contractors was the Project Management Contractor for our recent Clubhouse expansion and renovation project. Merit did an outstanding job with respect to working within a tight budget without sacrificing quality. They retained competent sub-trades and ensured quality materials and workmanship were incorporated into the work. We highly recommend Merit as a capable, competent and reliable Contractor. Ray Roscoe, President Twenty Valley Golf & Country Club Inc. 905-562-4333



CREDIT VALLEY HOSPITAL AND OTHERS

CLIENT: Credit Valley Hospital and others

CONSULTANT: Dunlop Architects Inc. TYPE OF PROJECT: Lump Sum LOCATION: Oakville, Brampton,

Mississauga, Ontario VALUE: $5.5 million-plus NOTES: Projects included new dialysis facilities, renovated OR areas and renovated patient care areas.


Merit Contractors of Niagara have been involved in the construction of several hospital projects over the last number of years where Dunlop Architects Inc. were the project architects. Completed projects include: Hotel Dieu Hospital - St. Catharines Peel Memorial Hospital - Brampton The Credit Valley Hospital - Mississauga

Projects in Progress include: William Osler Health Centre—Brampton and Oakville Campuses Oakville Trafalgar Hospital—Oakville

On all of the projects we have worked with David Harvey and to a large extent with Larry Molnar of their office. Both gentlemen have worked on these projects in a straightforward and professional manner. We have found the firm to be very co-operative and fair in working with us, as well as the various Hospitals. Based on their performance, we would recommend Merit Contractors of Niagara to other consultants and clients. Peter Soldera, OAA, MRAIC, Principal, Dunlop Architects Inc. 905-308-7701

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