New Industrial Roofing Project at Business Park in Aurora

Project Specifications

Building Height: 40’
Roof area: Two buildings at 104,565 sq.ft. per building, totalling 209,130 sq.ft.
Membrane Type: 2-ply SBS modified bitumen membrane
Insulation: Two layers of 2.5” ISO and 0.5” perlite coverboard
Ballast: N/A
Flashings: 2-ply SBS modified bitumen membrane
Metal copings: 26 gauge metal – 3 different colours (this was a challenge)
Precast paver walkway on each building consisting of over 900 – 2’x2’ pavers or 1,800 lin ft per building installed over extruded polystyrene insulation supports.

Building Address

305 & 325 Addison Hall Circle, Aurora

Multi-Unit Industrial Facility

Addison Hall Business Park, Aurora

Engineer

Terry Sarna – Dorlan Engineering

Architect

Joe DeCicco – Global Architect Inc.

Client Goal/Purpose of Project

The client aimed to ensure a high-quality, long-lasting roofing system for two large industrial buildings in a rapidly growing business park. The project required timely completion, cost-effective solutions amidst supply chain challenges, and seamless coordination with multiple trades to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the structural integrity and aesthetic requirements of the facility.

Key Challenges

Elite is proud of how we work with vendors and other contractors to get the job done on a timely basis, within budget, and using high-quality workmanship. However, external factors beyond our control can cause any number of issues.

Planning

Logistical Complexity

The scale and intricate layout of the buildings required comprehensive planning to manage workflows and ensure efficient task sequencing.

Winter Weather Delays

The unpredictability of Toronto’s winter conditions necessitated detailed contingency planning to avoid prolonged downtime and schedule disruptions.

Supply Chain Disruptions

Difficulty sourcing materials due to global supply chain issues required proactive procurement strategies to prevent project slowdowns.

Price Escalation

Rapid material price increases during procurement needed careful forecasting and early purchasing to keep the project within budget.

Vendor Coordination

Identifying and coordinating with multiple suppliers for custom products like metal detailing and wall assemblies added complexity to the planning phase.

Management & Execution

Crew Allocation

Managing two crews working simultaneously across two large buildings required meticulous scheduling to stay on track.

Weather Adaptation

Onsite adjustments were necessary to accommodate harsh winter weather, with schedules adapted to protect the workflow and materials.

Material Handling

Coordinating multiple deliveries and crane operations for materials required efficient planning to keep the project moving without delays.

Material Storage and Protection

Materials purchased in advance had to be stored securely on-site, necessitating careful handling and protection from the elements.

Custom Product Installation

Industrial Roofing Project at Business Park in Aurora

Take a look at the photos from our industrial roofing project at Addison Hall Business Park in Aurora. These images highlight key stages of the installation and the expert coordination that made this large-scale project a success.

SOLUTION

Price Containment of Materials

Usually, roofing materials are purchased and delivered according to the scheduled installation time frame. In this time of supply chain issues, however, it may take time to source materials, and any delay in purchasing can mean getting hit by a significant price increase. One strategy to contain costs is to purchase materials early, requiring them to be stored on-site, possibly well before scheduled installation.

Fortunately, the site set-up in this project allowed us to purchase and have materials shipped to the site early, even though the building structure was not yet in place. Elite’s long-standing relationships with suppliers strengthened our ability to source hard-to-find materials and expedite purchasing and delivery. Our expert crews coordinated multiple ground deliveries from different vendors, protected the stored materials from weather, and scheduled crews and machinery to handle and crane the materials to the roof as and when needed.

Expert Skills and Coordination

This project required advanced industrial roofing techniques, including tapered insulation. Architectural details included placement of the overflow scuppers, upturn flashing details, and parapet construction. The size and complex design of the buildings required close coordination with multiple crews and other trades to keep the project waterproofed and provide proper work access in and around the building. Elite’s experience coordinating with engineers, architects, project managers, and other tradespeople enabled work to continue smoothly to completion.

Industrial Business Park Outcome

Larger projects require large blocks of time, making them hard to schedule–especially in the winter, when weather conditions result in more non-working days. This repeat client was satisfied with the outcome, and the shorter cycle had a positive impact on the outlay of cash flow and retention of holdback monies.

Contact Elite Roofing for Your Next Roofing Project

We take great pride in working smoothly with clients and their engineering companies to complete their projects on time and within budget while meeting their operational needs. For expert roofing of your complex industrial building projects, contact Elite Roofing today.