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National projects

Lachenaie's Power Center Turn-key construction project, (July 2003 to March 2005), 10M$ - Investissements Vercan finances the development of shopping centers managed by "le Groupe Immobilier Verdier".  In 2003, Dessau was mandated in the capacity of general contractor for the construction of a new shopping center in Lachenaie.  The shopping center's building land covers an area of  approximately 700,000 sq.ft. which includes several buildings between 4,000 and 80,000 sq.ft.  The planning, design and construction must be based on the architectural integration of the shopping center to surrounding buildings and municipal services.

Municipal work units construction, Boisbriand (1996) 2.2M$ - Complete services in EPCM mode, for the construction of municipal work units, including exterior features, for various services such as the gas station.  The work units, covering a total of 2,300 sq.m. is divided in an area of 600 sq.m. of offices and in another of 1,700 sq.m. of workshops, encompassing all municipal services (public works, road systems, etc.).  The project was realized in fast track mode, so as to meet the client's tight deadlines.

Blainville's City Hall construction, (1999) 4M$ - Complete services, in EPCM and fast track modes, of the City Hall, covering an area of 2,500 sq.m. on two floors.  This projects required particular attention to details since the City Hall was built between two existing buildings (community center and municipal library).  All services, such as automated energy management (heating, cooling, lighting, etc.) were included.

Palais des Congrès commercial areas layout, Montreal - Construction project management for the layout of commercial areas.  The unique aspect of this project is the construction of over 500 linear meters of storefront and frontage, using the same building material, based on European architectural concepts.

Iron Mountain warehouse construction, Laval (2002) 5M$ - 80 000 ft2 expansion of existing building for the archiving of paper and electronic documents.  The expansion includes a 55 000 ft2 section with a free height of 50 ft connecting with the existing building which had to go under structural upgrading to allow the construction of the extension.  All construction had to carried out without disturbing the activities of the client and were performed above stored documents.  The other 25 000 ft2 section included a temperature and humidity controlled vault for storing electronic documents.  Special attention had to be given to limiting the production of dust.

Office layout - 1259 Berri Street, Montreal (2000) – Turn-key project for the office layout including installation of furniture and computer equipment.  The 19,500 sq.ft. area layout was designed and realized based on "Feng Shui" design concept, so as to optimize operations of the project management office, comprised of Dessau and Montreal Transit Authority (STM) personnel working together on the Montreal metro systems' replacement and restoration project (Reno Systems).  The project involved existing facilities demolition, installation and impelmentation of electro-mechanical systems, including the addition of a cooling unit and the construction, arrangement and installation of office furniture.  A complete centralized computerized system was equally implemented

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This major hydroelectric generation project will contribute to solving energy supply problems at a very competitive cost and will promote the use of available water resources.

Environmental impact studies conducted by Dessau, in cooperation with local businesses, will continue to ensure sustainable development deserving of this name, consistent with environmental standards in effect in Canada and the Dominican Republic.

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