The IOOF Seniors Homes in Barrie, Ont. is undertaking a major expansion project to increase long-term care capacity in the community. The existing facility, which was built in the 1960s, is comprised of a complex of three towers located at 10 Brooks Street in Barrie, Ont. Gillam was retained as the Construction Manager for the project. The first phase of the project includes the demolition of one of the existing buildings and replacing it with a new build. The scope of work includes excavation, structural steel and hollow core structure for the new building and an elevator shaft. It will also consist of mobilization, hording, tree protection, relocation of existing bus stop, mail post office box and hydro polls, as well as allocation of temporary power generator, complete with finishes and required specialties. Phase two will consist of interior renovation to an existing facility, including new flooring and new walls. Phase three would consist of adding a floor to one of the existing buildings and minor interior renovations. The project involves creating 64 new beds and upgrading 66 existing ones to increase the facility’s capacity from 162 to 226 beds. The revitalization will also include modernized spaces, updated equipment, private rooms and increased square footage. Once complete, the IOOF Seniors Home will feature a redesigned two-storey south wing 47,366 sq. ft. Resident Home Areas (RHAs) and a revitalized three-storey center wing of existing 40,935 sq. ft. Resident Home Areas (RHAs). Construction is expected take about 38 months.