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CRITICAL ASSET

CHC Elevator

Modernization

Our Elevator Modernization Program began in 2017, after
Asset Management has invested $2.4M in elevator a careful assessment of our elevators to provide a design
scope and specifications for CHC's elevator systems
modernization since 2017, with an additional projection of
located in our Families, Seniors and Affordable Housing
$800K to 2028. Windsor Essex CHC has 27 elevators across
Portfolios. Since 2017 we have fully modernized 13
13 buildings operating in mid-rise and high-rise properties elevators at these locations:
and serving thousands of residents, visitors and employees,
● Agnes McPhail Manor 850 Mercer St.
daily, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
● Fontainebleau Towers 2455 Rivard Ave.
Focusing on improving the safety, quality-of-life and well- ● Riggs Manor 4365 Wyandotte St. E.
being of its residents, CHC will utilize the newest technology, ● Mrs. Cameron H. Montrose Apartments
accessibility standards and readily available modern parts to 445 Glengarry Ave.
enhance performance, reduce maintenance costs and deliver
● Cherniak Manor 120 Oak St
more efficient elevators. We know that building residents,
● Raymond Desmarais Manor 255 Riverside Dr. E.
staff and visitors will welcome the investment.
*completion 2021
We aim to create a safe and comfortable environment for all
passengers using the elevator. The improvements of ride
quality with the introduction of Variable Frequency (VFV)
Drives provide near-seamless acceleration and deceleration.
We have installed video surveillance systems in the cab
interior to provide an additional level of security. The
accessibility features included in the modernization program
allow the building to be welcoming to people of all abilities
and at every stage of their lives.

Flooring Study Floor coverings are one of the essential components of a building's aesthetics

and performance. Flooring also represents a significant investment for any
The flooring study is divided housing provider. The CHC Asset Management Department began a
into 3 phases: comprehensive review to understand CHC's flooring needs better. The
challenge is to recommend a standardized flooring product to be used among
● Phase 1: Analysing and understanding all of the six property management districts.
CHC current flooring
● Phase 2: Researching the flooring
market, and selecting durable, ● CHC has over 3 million Sq Ft. of flooring to maintain
appropriate and cost effective ● Approximately 70% of current flooring is VCT
products for our spaces. Analyzing ● 9% Hardwood, and 6% Laminate
the technical data of 52 flooring
products and comparing the
products based on CHC needs. CHC is currently in phase three of the flooring study. The research
● Phase 3: Testing the recommended team is weighing the variety of considerations throughout the floor
products through multiple specification research process and will be making a recommendation
installation mock-ups. in 2021.
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