Small World Learning Centre
Generation Square & Danny Carey's Insurance Agency, Bridgewater, NS
This project included a total renovation on the third floor of Fishermen's Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg to construct the Dr. Arthur Patterson Centre for Restorative Care. This brand new centre assists patients with short-term therapy and help to restore their health and independence after illnesses such as joint replacements or strokes. This facility houses new patient rooms, lounge area, balcony access, state-of-the-art nurse call stations and patient wandering systems.
A brand new development of semi-detached town homes designed for maintenance free living. Situated in Lunenburg, the newly constructed cul-de-sac is part of an existing quiet neighbourhood. This friendly community is within walking distance of shopping, schools, healthcare and recreation facilities. All units are one level, with a single garage and 9' ceilings. Paved driveways, walkout patios and landscaping are also included. These are quality constructed homes by Rikjak Projects Inc. and include ceramic tile, wood grain laminate flooring, maple kitchen cabinetry, radiant infloor heating and underground electrical service. Availability is limited in this beautiful cul-de-sac. Garden Court Town Homes combine the benefits of owing your own home, with the upside of low maintenance, worry-free living. Please contact Peter Dimmell at pdrealestate@eastlink.ca for more information.
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A.F. Smith Trading Company, Hamilton Bermuda
Tony Smith was vacationing in Nova Scotia during the summer months of 2004. He had made some inquiries about steel building contractors and Mac Williams of MacWilliams Engineering Ltd. referred Mr. Smith to Rikjak Projects Inc. of Lunenburg. “They are a contractor we had worked with for 10 years and they have a good reputation.”
Mr. Smith contacted Rikjak and met with the principal, Richard Redmond, to discuss his building requirements. A scope of work was developed and Rikjak submitted a design-build proposal for consideration. Mr. Smith was impressed with Rikjak’s capability to provide a complete building envelope along with skilled tradesmen to carry out the construction in Bermuda.
The project consisted of a renovation to a 25 year old steel building and a new 3-storey office building. Butler building products were used extensively along with Strescon’s pre-cast concrete floor panels. Each building boasts a “solar white” MR24 standing seam roof and Butlerib II metal wall cladding. The Butler widespan structural systems were configured to support the Strescon floor panels: two upper levels in the office and a mezzanine level in the warehouse.
Nearly all of the tools and construction materials were assembled and exported via container from the Port of Halifax. This included: rebar, anchor bolts, concrete blocks, pre-cast panels, masonry cement, metal fabricated items, pre-eng. steel, roofing, siding, insulation, doors, windows, hardware, drywall, paint, t-bar, millwork, toilet partitions, architectural specialties and light fixtures. Rikjak forces packaged each container, off-loaded at the worksite and assembled all of the shipped components. In total there were 18 containers and trailers!
Construction began in March 2005 and was completed in November 2005. Tim Smith, CEO of A.F. Smith is very pleased with the results and is looking forward to a future expansion with the design-build team at Rikjak Projects Inc. and Butler Building Systems.
