Civil Engineering CapstoneLoyola Campus

Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics

The capstone proposes a new five-storey laboratory and research facility with one basement level and a roof steel structure for Concordia University's Loyola Campus. The project combines project management planning, conceptual cost estimating, BIM coordination, and a preliminary structural concept tailored to laboratory use, higher live loads, and service integration requirements.

Building Levels

5 floors + basement + roof

Updated to match the actual project configuration.

Estimated Area

6,530 m²

Updated gross floor area for the current building summary.

Footprint

32 m x 33.5 m

Updated footprint dimensions for the latest plan.

Current Cost Model

CAD $24.2M

Rounded final project total used on the site.

Project Positioning

Course: CIVI 490 Capstone Civil Engineering Design Project

Delivery method: Design-Build (DB)

Structural concept: Flat plate reinforced concrete system with shear walls and a steel roof structure.

Location: 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec

Explore the Project View Cost Breakdown

Project Storyline

The site is organized as an interactive poster that follows the project management narrative from scope to execution planning.

Scope

What is being built and why it matters.

Cost

How the conceptual estimate and detailed packages compare.

Execution

How work is broken down, sequenced, and controlled.

Risk

What could affect time, cost, and safety on campus.

Success Criteria

Complete the facility within the approved budget envelope.

Finish construction within the planned schedule.

Achieve LEED Gold certification.

Meet the functional needs of Concordia research programs.

BIM Video

BIM simulation of the PRINOVA capstone project

Project Overview

A five-storey lab building planned for research growth at Loyola.

The overview now folds in the project charter so it shows the project background, scope boundaries, and key stakeholders without repeating the same story in multiple cards.

Project Charter

Location

7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec

Sponsor

Concordia University

Delivery Method

Design-Build (DB)

Budget Target

CAD $24.2M

Background

Concordia University aims to expand its research infrastructure through the development of a modern facility dedicated to structural and functional genomics research.

The CSFG building is planned to provide laboratory environments that support interdisciplinary work in biology, chemistry, and physics.

The development aligns with Concordia's research growth objectives and sustainability commitments while strengthening collaboration and scientific innovation.

Project Goals

Build the CSFG research facility at Concordia Loyola Campus as a five-floor reinforced concrete building with a basement and a steel structure on the roof.

Deliver the project within the planned cost framework while targeting LEED Gold certification.

Follow standard construction regulations and reduce environmental hazards throughout delivery.

Support Concordia's interdisciplinary research programs with a modern laboratory facility.

Complete and hand over the building within the planned project time frame.

Key Deliverables

Structural and architectural design documentation for the CSFG facility.

BIM model and construction drawings supporting project execution.

Construction of the five-floor reinforced concrete building with basement and roof steel framing.

Commissioning of the research facility ready for occupancy by Concordia's research departments.

Scope Boundaries

In Scope

Site preparation and earthworks

Construction of the reinforced concrete foundation and structural system

Architectural envelope and interior works

MEP installations

Laboratory infrastructure and building commissioning

Out of Scope

Future expansions of the CSFG facility beyond the current development

Upgrades to unrelated campus infrastructure outside the project boundary

Long-term operations and maintenance after construction, commissioning, and handover

Key Stakeholders

Concordia University as project sponsor and institutional owner

Structural, architectural, and project management teams coordinating delivery

Concordia research departments as primary end users

City of Montreal regulatory authorities

Design consultants, engineering teams, and the construction contractor

Team Structure

The capstone combines project management and infrastructure contributors.

Hosam Darwish

Project Management

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Baulo Elias

Project Management

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Lydia Messali

Project Management

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Lubna Ghrayeb

Infra

Infrastructure

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Maad Ali

Infra

Infrastructure

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Katia Khouri

Infra

Infrastructure

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Cost Breakdown

Final pricing totals, category breakdowns, and highest-value packages.

Final Direct Cost

$14.2M

Final Indirect Cost

$6.8M

Taxes

$3.1M

Total Project Cost

$24.2M

Final Direct Cost

$14.2M

Full direct construction scope including structure, envelope, interior work, furniture, equipment, labour, and MEP.

Final Indirect Cost

$6.8M

Project-wide allowances covering general expenses, contingency, and contractor overhead and profit before taxes.

Taxes

$3.1M

Combined GST and Quebec tax allowance applied to the project total.

Total Project Cost

$24.2M

Overall project cost after indirects, taxes, and contingency.

Quantity Takeoff

Structural quantity takeoff summary.

Quantities were extracted from Revit material takeoffs and verified one by one by the team.

Total Concrete

2,557.71 m³

Roof Steel

20.48 t

Total Rebar

183.12 t

Formwork Count

218

Concrete Quantities

Static quantities sourced from the verified takeoff sheets.

Structural columns

311.12 m³

Slabs

1,662.85 m³

Beams

16.49 m³

Shear walls

359.37 m³

Retaining walls

207.89 m³

Schedule & WBS

A structured lifecycle from initiation through closeout.

Milestone Horizon

Design

2025-2026

Concept development, structural design, BIM planning, and coordinated design deliverables.

Construction

2026-2027

Site setup, earthworks, basement, floor-by-floor execution, envelope, MEP, and interiors.

Commissioning

2028

Testing, deficiency closeout, validation, and final approval before handover.

Lifecycle WBS

Major phase structure used to organize scope, planning, and execution.

Project Initiation

Design

Procurement

Construction

Project Control

Inspections and Commissioning

Project Closeout

1. Project Initiation

15 tasks

Early-stage planning that defines feasibility, funding, schedule logic, delivery strategy, and execution tools.

Feasibility study

Stakeholder identification and analysis

Project funding and economic justification

Preliminary cost estimation

High-level scheduling

Contract and delivery strategy

BIM project execution planning

Detailed WBS

Detailed scheduling

Resource allocation

Construction site layout

Health, environment, and safety plan

Equipment selection and fleet management

Detailed cost estimation

Development of BIM (3D + 4D)

2. Design

16 tasks

Structural development from concept selection to fully detailed analysis, member design, and final drawings.

Identify the facility occupancy and function

Select the primary structural material

Select the framing system

Confirm applicable codes and standards

Prepare preliminary structural layout drawings

Determine preliminary gravity loads

Assess preliminary lateral loads

Estimate dimensions of structural elements

Select the foundation system and load transfer strategy

Develop analytical structural models

Run load combinations and structural analysis

Member design and reinforcement detailing

Foundation design

Design optimization

Prepare final detailed structural drawings

Prepare final design specifications

3. Procurement

4 tasks

Commercial preparation and award of subcontracted work and required supply packages.

Work package preparation

Subcontractor tendering

Bid evaluation and trade selection

Subcontractor awarding

4. Construction

18 tasks

Execution sequence organized from site establishment through earthworks, basement, floor-by-floor work, and roof completion.

Site setup

Temporary facilities

Temporary power

Temporary access and traffic control

Survey and layout

Site clearing and stripping

Shoring and excavation support

Bulk excavation

Subgrade preparation

Granular base

Tower crane mobilization

Basement level works

Ground floor works

Floor 2 works

Floor 3 works

Floor 4 works

Floor 5 works

Roof level works

5. Project Control

6 tasks

Monitoring functions carried out across the lifecycle to keep the project aligned with scope, time, cost, and quality targets.

Schedule monitoring and updates

Cost control and budget tracking

Change management

Quality control and quality assurance

Risk monitoring and mitigation

Progress reporting and performance analysis

6. Inspections and Commissioning

3 tasks

Final testing, deficiency correction, compliance review, and approval before turnover.

System testing and verification

Deficiency identification and correction

Performance validation and final approval

7. Project Closeout

3 tasks

Final records, owner handover, warranty activation, and financial closeout.

Final documentation and record deliverables

Project handover

Financial closeout and warranty initiation

Construction Sequence

Basement: foundation system, structural frame, waterproofing, MEP, and interior works

Ground floor: structural works, envelope, MEP, and interior works

Floor 2: structural works, envelope, MEP, and interior works

Floor 3: structural works, envelope, MEP, and interior works

Floor 4: structural works, envelope, MEP, and interior works

Floor 5: structural works, envelope, MEP, and interior works

Roof: structural works, upper roof steel structure, and roof penetration sealing

Risk Management

A live register of cost, schedule, and safety exposure.

Total Risks

High

Medium

Low

Total Contingency

$1.5M

Priority Risk Cards

R1 · Excavation collapse / instability

High

15% probability$400,000 impact12 days

Mitigation: Engineered shoring

R2 · Underground utility strike

Medium

10% probability$250,000 impact8 days

Mitigation: Utility marking and verification prior to excavation

R3 · Groundwater / flooding

High

20% probability$350,000 impact10 days

Mitigation: Dewatering system

R4 · Formwork failure / rework

Medium

20% probability$250,000 impact8 days

Mitigation: QA/QC

R5 · Winter concrete issues

High

30% probability$350,000 impact10 days

Mitigation: Heated enclosure

R6 · Labour productivity loss

High

40% probability$350,000 impact10 days

Mitigation: Monitor crews

Risk Register Snapshot

The website can expand this into a full sortable matrix later.

R1 · Excavation collapse / instability

Engineered shoring

15%

$400,000

12 d

High

R2 · Underground utility strike

Utility marking and verification prior to excavation

10%

$250,000

8 d

Medium

R3 · Groundwater / flooding

Dewatering system

20%

$350,000

10 d

High

R4 · Formwork failure / rework

QA/QC

20%

$250,000

8 d

Medium

R5 · Winter concrete issues

Heated enclosure

30%

$350,000

10 d

High

R6 · Labour productivity loss

Monitor crews

40%

$350,000

10 d

High

R7 · Tower crane disruption

Lift planning

20%

$250,000

7 d

Medium

R8 · Work at height incident

Fall protection

10%

$400,000

10 d

Medium

R9 · Structural cycle delay

Optimize cycle

30%

$400,000

12 d

High

R10 · Steel roof delivery delay

Early procurement

20%

$250,000

10 d

Medium

R11 · Envelope weather delay

Schedule planning

35%

$300,000

15 d

High

R12 · Envelope defects / rework

QA/QC

20%

$250,000

8 d

Medium

R13 · Interior cost growth

Supplier coordination

25%

$300,000

0 d

Medium

R14 · MEP coordination clashes

BIM coordination

35%

$500,000

15 d

High

R15 · HVAC complexity underestimation

Detailed review

30%

$450,000

10 d

High

R16 · MEP equipment delay

Early procurement

30%

$350,000

20 d

High

R17 · Confined space hazards

Permit system

10%

$200,000

7 d

Low

R18 · Campus/public incident

Traffic control

10%

$250,000

8 d

Low

R19 · Environmental non-compliance

Environmental controls

10%

$200,000

5 d

Low

R20 · Commissioning / inspection delays

Early scheduling

20%

$250,000

10 d

Medium

Health, Safety & Environment

Site safety, environmental protection, and campus control measures.

The HSE plan sets the safety, environmental, and compliance framework for all construction activities on the CSFG project, with special attention to campus operations, laboratory complexity, and Montreal winter conditions.

Plan Basis

The HSE plan applies to all parties entering or working on the site.

Applies To

All contractors and subcontractors

Consultants and inspectors

Site visitors

Delivery personnel

Design-build team members

Legal Framework

Loi sur la sante et la securite du travail (LSST)

Code de securite pour les travaux de construction (CSTC)

CNESST regulations and directives

Quebec Construction Code (RBQ)

SIMDUT / WHMIS requirements for hazardous materials

Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA, 1999)

City of Montreal by-laws for noise, traffic, and environmental protection

Concordia University environmental and sustainability policies

Objectives & KPIs

Lost Time Injuries

Fatalities

Incident Reporting

Within 24 hours

Toolbox Meetings

Weekly

Formal HSE Audits

Monthly

Waste Diversion

> 75%

Worker Orientation Compliance

100%

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Manager

Overall enforcement of the HSE plan

Coordination with Concordia and regulatory bodies

Integration of safety requirements into schedule and procurement

Site Supervisor

Daily site inspections

PPE compliance enforcement

Hazard identification and corrective actions

Environmental Coordinator

Waste management oversight

Erosion and sediment control

Environmental reporting aligned with LEED objectives

Subcontractors

Compliance with all HSE procedures

Participation in safety meetings

Immediate reporting of hazards and incidents

Submission of a site-specific safety plan before mobilization

Critical Construction Controls

High-risk activities from the report with the main hazards and required controls.

Excavation and Basement Works

Hazards

Soil collapseUnderground utility strikeFlooding

Controls

Engineered shoring system by a qualified engineer

Utility locates before excavation

Daily inspection by a competent person

Emergency escape ladders in excavation zones

Dewatering plan in place

Tower Crane Installation and Operation

Hazards

Crane overturningFalling loadsInteraction with pedestrian zones

Controls

Engineered lift plan

Certified crane operator only

Wind cutoff threshold

Swing radius exclusion zone

Dedicated signaler during lifts

Work at Height Above 3 m

Hazards

Falls from slab edges or roofFalling tools or materials

Controls

Guardrails or fall-arrest systems

Tie-off inspection logs

Toe boards and debris netting

Fall protection training certification

Winter Concrete Placement

Hazards

Freeze damageSlip hazardsReduced worker mobility

Controls

Heated enclosures

Thermal blankets

Concrete temperature monitoring log

Snow and ice removal schedule

Confined Spaces

Hazards

Poor ventilationOxygen deficiencyLimited space

Controls

Confined-space entry permit system

Gas monitoring equipment

Rescue procedure established before entry

Environmental Protection

Dust and Air Quality

Water spraying during dry conditions

Silica dust control during cutting operations

Covered transport of fine materials

Waste Management

Separate bins for concrete, steel, wood, and general waste

Waste diversion target greater than 75%

Monthly waste tracking reports

Stormwater Management

Silt fencing

Controlled drainage routes

Regular inspection after rainfall

Noise and Emissions

Maintenance of equipment to reduce emissions

Use of mufflers

Monitoring near classrooms

Hazardous Materials

Designated fuel storage areas

Secondary containment systems

Spill kits available on site

WHMIS labelling and storage compliance

Campus & Public Protection

2.4 m perimeter fencing

Covered pedestrian walkways where required

Separate construction access gates from pedestrian routes

Traffic control personnel during peak hours

Coordination with Concordia security

Noise-intensive activities scheduled outside exam periods

Clear site signage in both English and French

Training & Communication

Mandatory site-specific HSE orientation before site access

Daily pre-task safety briefing

Weekly toolbox meetings

Emergency drills conducted periodically

Incident reporting within 24 hours

Cold-stress awareness training during winter work

Emergency Response & Monitoring

Clearly marked evacuation routes

Identified muster points

First aid kits and AED availability

Fire extinguishers positioned at high-risk zones

Spill response kits near fuel storage

Emergency contact lists posted at all entry points

Daily site safety inspections

Monthly formal HSE audits

Corrective action tracking log

Lessons learned documented for future Concordia projects

Biweekly performance review against HSE KPIs

Fleet & Equipment

A compact heavy-equipment selection board for construction planning.

Fuel Plan

Operating assumptions for the selected earthworks and hauling fleet.

$1,037

20-ton Excavator (John Deere 250G)

18 L/h fuel rate

32 total planned hours

512 total liters

$1,584

Wheel Loader (CASE 621G)

22 L/h fuel rate

40 total planned hours

880 total liters

$1,800

Dump Truck (MC-106)

25 L/h fuel rate

40 total planned hours

1000 total liters

Total Fuel Cost

$4,421

Weekly rentals are preferred because none of the planned activities exceed five working days.

Supplier Comparison

DOZR

Excavator

Daily: $4,800

Weekly: $4,000

Wheel Loader

Daily: $6,920

Weekly: $3,434

Dump Truck

Daily: N/A

Weekly: N/A

United Rentals

Excavator

Daily: $6,000

Weekly: $4,400

Wheel Loader

Daily: $5,000

Weekly: $2,750

Dump Truck

Daily: $45,650

Weekly: $36,300

Drawings

Drawing galleries for the 3D model, floor plans, and slab reinforcement set.

3D Model Drawings

Rendered 3D model views from the submitted drawing set.

Floor Plans

Architectural plan sheets for the building levels.

Slab Reinforcement Drawings

Reinforcement sheets for the slab design package.