University of Toronto’s Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence boasts an 18,000 sq ft open space concept. To sustain this environment, OPUS delivered a full mechanical fit-out that comprised of HVAC, plumbing and refrigeration work. Highlights of the project included a dedicated Liebert cooling unit for the IT room and a VRF system that incorporated fifteen supplementary cooling AC units.

OPUS was the Prime Contractor working directley for GWL on this chilled water upgrade project. Our scope included the demo and removal of the existing Chiller, Cooling Tower, Pumps, Heat Exchanger. We then replaced all with new and coordinated chemical treatment. Opus self-performed all demo and new piping, duct-work modifications, all power and mechanical wiring, as well as a very detailed one-day crane lift to remove, dispose and hoist all new. This required a City Street Closure Permit, police and traffic control. Subcontractors to Opus included BAS Controls, insulation, civil, hydronic balancing, and chemical treatment. The challenge was met to replace all in a timely manner while maintaining minimal disruption to the Building Operation.

OPUS is the Prime Contractor working directly for Enwave District Management, for this new CHW piping system. As only part of this project, we’ve successfully installed over 2,500’ of suspended 20”diameter pipe throughout the Loading Dock during live operation of one the busiest Loading Docks in North America. All civil, controls, structural, fire protection relocates, insulation, etc were all Subcontractors to OPUS.