MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 24,
2023 /CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT)
announced today that it has been selected as the preferred
proponent for the Southern Alberta Institute
of Technology's (SAIT) Campus Centre Redevelopment Project
("the SAIT Campus Centre"), the Victor Philip Dahdaleh Hall project
St. Francis Xavier University, and two
long-term care facilities in Nova
Scotia. The combined value of the contracts is over
$350 million.
Under a progressive design-build contract framework for the SAIT
Campus Centre, Bird will work closely with the client to complete a
pre-construction and design phase through early 2024, at which
point the final pricing will be determined before proceeding with
construction. The Campus Centre redevelopment is the initial phase
of a multi-year initiative to renew campus facilities at SAIT. The
Campus Centre will be designed to be the cornerstone of campus
life, dedicated to promoting health and wellness and supporting an
exceptional student experience. It will be approximately 215,000
square feet with an arena, a multi-sport facility, a student
welcome center, and bookable meeting, study, and event spaces.
Bird was also awarded a construction management contract for the
Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Hall project at St.
Francis Xavier University (StFX). This new space will be a
hub for health research and solutions, creating multi-disciplinary
study among professionals and allowing for community-responsive
approaches to health and innovation. The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh
Hall will complement the revitalization of upper campus and is a
significant investment in the future of health research at
StFX.
Additionally, Bird was awarded construction management contracts
for two long-term care facilities: the Dykeland Lodge Long-term
Care Facility replacement and the Glen Haven Manor Long-Term Care
Facility replacement. Both facility replacements include
approximately 144 beds and are part of the province of Nova Scotia's significant capital investments
in new and renovated care facilities to better serve residents,
their families, and staff.
"At Bird, we are committed to creating sustainable and smart
environments that meet the unique needs of our clients as we
transition to a lower carbon future. Using a collaborative delivery
model is mutually beneficial to both Bird and our clients as these
models drive alignment with our clients, facilitate delivery of
innovative solutions, and enhance the execution of large projects,"
said Mr. Teri McKibbon, President
and CEO of Bird. "We take pride in our ability to deliver
meaningful facilities that provide community benefits well into the
future and continue to demonstrate the value of our long-standing
experience in institutional construction across Canada."
This press release contains forward-looking information (as
defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation) that
involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to
materially differ from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information.
The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information, contact:
T.L. McKibbon, President & CEO or
W.R. Gingrich, CFO
Bird Construction Inc.
5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400
Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6
Phone: (905) 602-4122
About Bird Construction Bird (TSX: BDT) is a
leading Canadian construction company operating from coast-to-coast
and servicing all of Canada's
major markets. Bird provides a comprehensive range of construction
services from new construction for industrial, commercial,
institutional, and civil infrastructure markets; to industrial
maintenance, repair and operations services, heavy civil
construction, and mine support services; as well as vertical
infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and specialty
trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company
with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service
that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. www.bird.ca
SOURCE Bird Construction Inc.