Services & Projects

The construction of infrastructure and ancillaries for the installation and operation of two seasonal air supported structures on existing tennis courts at Reesor Park located at 73 Wootten Way North, Markham, Ontario. The work included; excavation of an existing tennis court, preserving the tennis court around the excavation, installation of a grade beam for an air dome for a tennis court, installation of unit paving, asphalt, and concrete surfaces. There were also upgrades to the existing lighting on site which require running new conduits in and around the grade beam and landscape areas to accommodate new light poles and pathway lights. Around the perimeter of the dome there was 10ft chain link fencing, with various sleeves, person gates, and maintenance gates. Outside of the tennis domes we installed a granular, concrete, and ecoraster pathway (that will be used for fire access).

Owner – City of Markham / Premier Racquet Club

Consultant – Landscape Planning Ltd

This project is for the initial stage of the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and Harbour Square Park revitalization. The project consists of the reconstruction of the existing promenade from Queens Quay at Bay St, to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal ticket booth; complete with excavation and removals of all the existing features, installation of new reinforced granular backfill and installation of new subsurface drainage. To allow for emergency vehicular access and to promote longevity for the planned planting, over 900 m2 of Root Space Soil Cell system is installed below grade. The existing maple leaf pattern on Queens Quay is carried through the reconstructed promenade through the use of granite unit paving. The preservation of the existing statue of Jack Layton is enhanced by the construction of new stairs and asphalt ramp, including pedestrian landing surrounding the statue. The promenade is complete with tree planting and other landscape improvements consistent with inviting park spaces throughout City of Toronto. The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal promenade and City of Toronto Harbour Square Park will also receive upgraded lighting features and new asphalt pathways to reduce congestion of pedestrian traffic. The revised grading and landscape layout for this project will serve to provide a better view of the waterfront and to increase the capacity for pedestrian traffic to and from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal.

Owner – Waterfront Toronto

Consultant – KMPB

Construction of a brand new three (3) storey medical office building, plus one (1) level of underground parking garage, including the site clearing, grubbing and preparation for the new proposed building and parking lot.  The site work also requires the construction of a new entrance/exit from/to a major regional road involving significant coordination with existing service providers (i.e. Bell, Rogers, Allstream, etc.) to have the services lowered to accommodate the new entrance/exit.

The project includes excavation and backfill, new site services including connection to existing Town storm and sanitary sewers and watermain. The structure of the building includes cast in place concrete footings, foundation walls, first floor suspended slab and shear walls at the elevator and stair shafts.  The structure of the building transitions to structural steel framing from the first floor to the roof. The second and third floors will be finished with concrete on new metal deck. The building will receive new curtain wall, masonry veneer and EIFS for the exterior finishes, with the interior common spaces consisting of steel stud framing, drywall, PC350 and paint finishes.  Several areas will also be finished with porcelain tile, carpet and rubber treads. The building will receive all new mechanical and electrical systems, including primary and secondary electrical feeds to and from a new transformer.  A new elevator will be provided to access all four (4) levels of the building.

This project also entails asphalt paving, landscaping, miscellaneous metals, waterproofing, metal siding, roofing, doors, frames, finish hardware and roof anchors.

Owner – Mulock Canada Med Inc.

Consultant – Cianfrone Architect Inc.

This lump sum Design-Build project for the City of Barrie involved the synchronous interior renovations of two Fire Stations, 3 & 4.  Station 3 is located at 340 Big Bay Point Rd and was the larger of the two stations (7000 sf) as it had formerly accommodated two fire crews.  Station 4 is located at 250 Ardagh Rd and was a smaller (6300 sf), single fire crew station.  Both buildings were built in the 1990’s and were in need of an upgrade.  Rutherford retained Ted Handy & Associates to develop the design & permit documents and also took on responsibility for contract administration and architectural general review.  Project requirements for each station included substantial reconfigurations of the floor plans to make them barrier free accessible and improve general flow for faster access to the truck bays from the living quarters when crews are dispatched for emergencies.  Living quarters were modernized and durable finishes were introduced throughout each facility as they are in use 24/7.  Emergency facilities also require back up power and the original natural gas generators (for emergency power only) at each facility were replaced with new diesel generators to accommodate full building electrical loads.  Throughout construction, Rutherford was able to keep both stations fully operational by use of temporary trailers for fire crew living quarters, temporary generators to maintain power back up in the event of a power loss when electrical upgrades were taking place, and phasing renovations in the truck bays to allow the trucks and other fire equipment to be accessible at all times.

Owner: The Corporation of the City of Barrie

Consultant: Ted Handy & Associates

Right in the heart of Ryerson University’s downtown Toronto campus, the area in and around the intersection of Victoria Street and Gould Street is a vital thoroughfare. Following Ryerson’s decision to close the area to public car traffic, Rutherford Contracting Ltd. was retained to transform the space into a pedestrian-friendly centre of student life.

Converting streets designed for cars required the removal of existing curbs and street-level storm and sanitary infrastructure. The excavation and re-grading offered an opportunity to upgrade an aging sanitary system and install a new telecom and electrical duct bank.

Due to its location in the heart of historic Toronto, major excavations revealed infrastructure inconsistent with plans provided by the city. Working with private telecom providers and various city permitting authorities required a great deal of improvisation and adaptation to identify and safely manage unknown subsurface infrastructure.

Continuous revisions to site plans resulted in unforeseen permitting delays, pushing the project into the winter months. In order to maintain project timelines, Rutherford erected temporary heated tent structures to allow interlocking and concrete works to continue in a dry and frost-free environment.

Further project delays were also encountered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Accent lighting, programmable to change colour and brightness for certain occasions, was delayed due to its supplier temporarily closing its operations, and supply chain disruptions resulted in delivery delays for tree grates and benches, imported from India and Europe.

Consistent student traffic also meant that no more than half of the site could be open for work at any time. Temporary fencing with wayfinding signage was used to route pedestrians through the site safely, and relocated periodically as construction progressed.

Rutherford was fortunate to have a Ryerson alumnus manage the project. Their knowledge of the campus proved a vital asset. Effective communication with university administration was needed as the downtown site meant both parties had to collaborate for phasing of work and to provide 24-hour security.

The university experience is often an unforgettable time in our lives. By completing the project in a safe and timely manner, Rutherford was able to limit disruptions to campus life, and deliver a streetscape worthy of one of Canada’s top academic institutions.

Owner – Ryerson University

Consultant – The Planning Partnership

The Town of Innisfil – Town Square Development is for the design and construction of a new public, programmable space; a four-season multi-use park including the following: Skating Trail, including refrigeration system and associated mechanical and surface paving. Unit pavers, concrete walkways, and pedestrians thoroughfares. Landscape planting and site furnishings including seating walls, bench seating, retaining walls, fire pit, sodding. All required site servicing for electrical, lighting, AV, water, sewer, and gas. Site buildings including a pavilion with accessible washrooms, concession stand, mechanical equipment buildings, ice resurfacer storage and a multi-use stage and event space. The park will also incorporate water play/splash pad features and civic style water features in the summer months.

Owner – Town of Innisfil

Consultant – METTKO

Rutherford Contracting Ltd. (RCL) was contracted to install the grade beam for the new north courts dome, and the mechanical vault & pad required for the dome’s operation. The duration of the work was completed in February to April with a strict April 7 completion date. The scope of work included the removal of the existing clay court, trenching for electrical lines and gas lines for the air handling unit and dome lights, installation of grade beam with channel support system for the dome, new underground mechanical vault and air shaft, and restoration works.

Owner – The Toronto Lawn Tennis Club

Consultant – The Farley Group

Scope of work included major abatement removals including type 3 procedures, demolition of existing elements to accommodate new finishes, new plumbing to suit new millwork in the Laboratories and new Air and Hydronic Systems. There was also Specialty Systems in Labs (associated with the new Fume Hood and Lab equipment), new light fixtures, flooring and other finishes required for the full retrofit of the designated spaces. The Lecture Hall received all new finishes and new Theatre Seating.

Owner – Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Consultant – CMV Group Architects

The work under this contract consists of the construction of a Community Park & Washroom Pavilion which is of approximately an area of 23 acres, located at 210 Box Grove By-Pass, south of Copper Creek Drive and west of the Box Grove By-pass (new 9th Line) and east of Pagnello Court.
The existing site is a green field which is being redeveloped into a legacy community park, integrating the existing Rouge River tributary and maintaining the naturalized green space, encouraging various options for public enjoyment.
Rutherford completed the site clearing and grubbing, as well as topsoil stripping in preparation for excess fill to be removed offsite. The excavation required on this park space was extensive due to the existing grades and requirement for large spaces to accommodate the proposed features; over 20,000 m3 of excess fill was removed from the site, while other excess material was graded on site to create landscape berms. As part of the TRCA regulation approval, large LID structures were constructed; consisting of liner material, drainage, clear stone backfill, and topsoil/sod restoration in order to regulate the flow of excess stormwater offsite. Other site preparation and grading works were required in order to facilitate the construction of concrete and asphalt walkways; planting and sodding; providing storm, sanitary, water, hydro services for the park from municipal roads or existing services;
The public use spaces on this park consist of an asphalt paved, epoxy coated, multi-use play court; full-feature water play on sandblasted concrete slab; and both junior and senior playgrounds within a rubberized play surface.
Situated across the site, there are various paved walkways which house benches and waste receptacles; additionally, circuit-style adult fitness equipment is located throughout the site with rubberized surfaces for the enjoyment of the public. For those who are athletically inclined, the site features a concrete skateboard zone; two full-sized tennis courts; and a junior soccer field; Other park amenities include two separate shade structures, a steel pedestrian bridge, and a fully-fenced off-leash dog area.
The washroom pavilion space houses all of the park electrical and mechanical services, includes fully-accessible M & F washrooms, as well as a Family (universal) washroom, including emergency call system. The masonry/steel/wood building also provides a fully covered canopy overhang for picnic and lounge space protected from rain and sun.

Owner – City of Markham

Consultant – NAK Design Strategies

The project at Elmvale DHS consisted of repurposing two of the existing classrooms into a large Family Studies Kitchen Room and a Storage Room. The Family Studies Kitchen received new finishes all throughout, including new millwork, quartz countertops/backsplash, demonstration mirrors at the instructor’s desk, appliances, display boards, floor finish, paint, and new ceilings. New slab on grade and new underground plumbing was required for the new sinks all around the classroom, as well as a new HVAC system including fire dampers, fire suppression system, and new electrical work to accommodate the new space layout and the users’ needs. The Storage Room also received new finishes throughout the room.

Owner – Simcoe County District School Board

Consultant – Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc.

This project consist of the construction of a new splash pad, shade structure, and reconstruction of playground. The work included, site preparation, layout, site protection barrier, tree protection fencing, erosion control measures. Earthworks included clearing and grubbing, demolition and removals, rough grading and excavation. Site Servicing and Electrical included sub-surface drainage system, new water service and water service cabinet, storm sewers, maintenance holes and drainage structures, electrical, etc. – Playground included new playground equipment, playground safety surface c/w wear mats, concrete ramps and concrete playground border. Shade structure was a prefabricated pavilion and site furnishings included benches, bike rack, picnic table, bottle filler c/w drinking and pet fountains – Hardscape – asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, armourstone walls, decorative boulders. Planting and Restoration included fine grading and topsoil application, planting bed preparation, tree planting, shrub and ornamental grass planting, sod restoration.

Owner – City of Burlington

Consultant – Harrington McAvan Ltd.

The first phase of the Project consists of removing and replacing existing piping, petroleum electrical, dispensers with sumps and hose reels from the floating docks and remove buried pipes and electrical for the fueling system from the existing underground tanks as well as replace the main dock and service dock. The second phase of the Project requires us to replace the underground tanks with newer ones, build a concrete pad above the tanks as well as replacing the secondary dock.

Owner – City of Mississauga

Consultant – Shoreplan Engineering Limited

Rutherford recently built a new beauty salon in Kleinburg. The owner of the salon wanted the space to have modern, stylish finishes for demanding clientele. Rutherford helped the owner with the design and installed a high-quality space.

Owner – Defined Beauty Salon

This project at Riverwood Park is based on a series of projects initiated by a grant from the Federal Government for Canada 150. Landscape projects include landscaping for a new entrance gateway with a commissioned art piece and landscape upgrades around the historical Chappell House. Facilities projects at Chappell House include change of use works to allow a portion of the building to be used as a classroom, HVAC upgrades to have the building run on natural gas in lieu of the present oil heating system, historical window repairs/replacements to improve energy efficiency and carport waterproofing work to preserve the historical wall structure of the carport. This project also involved work at the Visual Arts Mississauga building where an additional sliding door was installed to allow for future 24hr access to public washrooms, as well as lighting upgrades in the washrooms for energy efficiency. These projects are all scheduled to be completed before July 1 2017 in time for Canada’s 150th anniversary.

Owner – City of Mississauga

Consultant – ATA Architect Inc.

The renovation and addition to building JF was to form a link between the existing JF building and FX building at Humber College. The existing funeral services teaching space was transformed into a childcare facility to expand the existing Day Care Centre. The renovation included demolishing all existing rooms and ventilation system in the funeral service area to create new classrooms for the infants and toddlers, an observation room, a staff room, an office and other auxiliary rooms. Extensive abatement demolition was also required in the second level mechanical room in order to prep the area for the new HVAC system. As part of the addition/renovation a new HVAC system was reconstructed within the JF building which supplies the new areas with fresh air, cooling and radiative heating. A new air distribution system was constructed to support the renovated space and new addition. To support the air distribution system a new AHU was installed in the upper level enclosed mechanical room through an exterior louvre opening which was later sealed. The ductwork layout from the AHU was re-designed in order to support the expanded daycare area and new link as interior layout restrictions were discovered through construction phase. A new BAS system was also installed which acts independently from the rest of the building but remains monitored under Humber College’s System.

Owner – The Humber Institute & Technology & Advanced Learning

Consultant – ATA Architects Inc.

This project included the conversion of four classrooms into a child care facility for 10 Infants, 15 Toddlers, and 24 Pre-Schoolers (as Phase 1), as well as repairs and alterations to the parking lot and drives (as Phase 2), and the conversion of an existing washroom into a Universal Washroom in the proposed Community Hub (as Phase 3).

Owner – Conseil scolaire Viamonde

Consultant – Allen & Sherriff Architects Inc.

The project includes removal of existing roofing assembly and replacing with new SBS modified bituminous roofing system at Roofs R1, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R11 and R12.

Replace existing mechanical equipment with new roof mounted packaged heat recovery ventilating units, indoor packaged air handling units, heat exchangers, expansion tanks, heating water boilers cast iron sectional, air cooled condensing units, water treatment systems, refrigeration piping, ductwork, pumps. The project includes upgrades to the BAS system to suit the new mechanical equipment.

Interior renovations include new light fixtures, emergency light fixtures, fire alarm detectors, PA speakers, exit signs, new gypsum board ceilings and bulkheads, acoustical tiles, diffusers and grilles, finish paint.

Owner – York Region District School Board

Consultant – Snyder Architect

The Granite Club North Tennis Facility included a large scale cut & fill operation on avery tight site, over 700 loads of soil were hauled offsite. Due to the nature of the site and the location of the proposed building, a pile and lagging shoring system was implemented to support the North property line. The proposed building has an underground mechanical room that houses 2 large mechanical units to support the new and existing dome structures. The extensive site servicing included 2 underground storage tanks, designed to store the storm water captured on-site. It also included multiple trench drain systems to capture storm water runoff, along with water and sanitary sewer piping to supply the building. The new building is flanked by 2 large durahold retaining walls along the north property line. The new tennis court is surrounded by a perimeter grade beam that supports the new fabric dome structure. Perimeter concrete walkways and fencing surround the new court and tie in to the existing walkways around the existing courts. The chainlink fencing around the court was designed to facilitate the installation of the new dome structure that was installed as part of this project. The perimeter wood fencing and stone columns act as a sound barrier along the main road way and adjacent property. The new tennis court surface is a layered asphalt that has an acrylic system as a topping. The tennis facility is equipped with a new stadium lighting packaged. The light standard bases were incorporated into the grade beam and pathway lighting was installed along the new walkways. There was also lighting package included with the dome.

Owner – Granite Club

Consultant – CS&P

The outdoor work involves an array of skills, materials and finishes/furniture to complete a wonderful play area for the kids attending the facility. Along with the above ground facilities, the Storm Water management for the site was upgraded with the changes being made to the existing surfacing. Additional lighting along the walkway to the site, including a light pole and 2 pedestrian walkway bollards. The furnishings include 2 storage sheds, 2 custom built gazebos, various sensory activities for the day care children. The outdoor area, although it was a small area, composed of asphalt, concrete paving & sidewalk, rubberized playground surfacing, a sand play area, and sod. For a small outdoor area, the work involved is as complex with as many tasks as the interior space. After exterior work was complete the client decided that they wanted a drop-off road where children and staff can be dropped off. In all, a challenging and existing project to be working on.

Owner: Advent Health Care Corporation

Consultant: MC Architects Inc.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board engaged Rutherford Contracting to complete a full kinder garden playground redevelopment at St. Bernard’s Catholic Elementary School in Orillia. In order to facilitate the redevelopment, some demolition was needed. This included the removal of existing asphalt surfaces and granular base.

A new tapered asphalt perimeter patch was tied into existing to create the two Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) pits. The other excavated areas on site were backfilled with triple mix for the new trees, shrubs and flower beds and gravel for under the new artificial turf. The exterior playground equipment, which was built all out of Eastern white cedar, included an A-frame playhouse, exterior chalkboards, stepping logs, accessible and raised planters, a cedar deck, benches and sandbox logs.

Owner – Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

Consultant – Evergreen

This project was for the renovation services at the Barrie branch of Rogers Communications Canada Inc. Rutherford personnel were given security access to the building throughout the project to complete work without interrupting building operations, to perform work after hours and for the supervision of subcontractors. This project was completed in four phases to keep the building occupants within non-constructions sections of the building. Included was the demolition of the general office space throughout the front end of the building. The renovation scope of the project included new architectural, mechanical and electrical to transform the front end of the building into the new Rogers standard workplace. A new universal washroom was installed to comply with building code standards. New finishes included full wall white-boards, open work stations, new mill-work for copy rooms and existing washrooms and level 5 drywall finishes for Rogers branding. Security scope was introduced into the project to supply & install cameras at the front entrance. This work was completed with the base building security contractor.

Owner: Rogers Communications Canada

Consultant: HOK, Inc.

The project involved the following scope removing existing Rooftop Units RTU-1 through RTU-11, removing existing RTU reheat coils with the exception of the one serving RTU-1, removing existing split system fan coils and associated reheat coils, removing existing glycol heating pumps in the boiler room, providing new RTU’s to replace the ones removed, complete with built-in heating coils, providing new VAV Terminal Boxes complete with reheat coils, modifying ductwork to accommodate the above, modifying piping in the boiler room to accommodate above, providing new piping to feed the new coils, electrical work, structural reinforcing and framing associated with the above, roofing replacement and roofing work related to new roof curbs associated with the above.

Owner: Simcoe County District School Board

Consultant: HH Angus & Associates

This project involved the construction of a new addition to the existing school including 4 student classrooms, 2 kindergarten classrooms, as well as teachers’ workrooms, storage rooms, coat rooms, gender specific washrooms and one Universal Washroom. The scope of work includes Site works (excavation/backfill, asphalt paving for additional parking lot) new fence and gate, landscaping, concrete foundations of the new addition, slab on grade, housekeeping pads. Masonry works (the new addition wall assemblies consist of block wall, insulation, and masonry veneer).  Structural steel scope of work includes new joists, metal deck, beams, channels to support new roof. Finishes in the new addition includes new finish carpentry, drywall and finished ceilings, floor finish (ceramic and vinyl tiles), painting, whiteboards, coat racks, toilet partitions, metal shelving, washroom accessories and window blinds. Mechanical work includes fire suppression, plumbing, new HVAC system with boilers, unit heaters and new roof top unit, building automation system. Electrical work involves new power system, hand dryers, classroom control panels, lighting equipment and lighting control, data, communication, phone and PA system.

Owner: Simcoe County District School Board

Consultant: Kingsland + Architects Inc.

Performing the civil work for Carrier Mausoleum Construction. Work included cut/fill operation, road works, and site servicing (storm, sewer and watermain), hard and softscape features such as walkways, planting beds, armourstone retaining wall.

Owner: Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Services

Consultant: Peto MacCallum Ltd.

The scope of this project was to repurpose the indoor bocce facility at Rouge Woods CC into a multi-purpose gymnasium within the Town of Richmond Hill.
The facility was a recreational community center, with two gymnasiums and an indoor bocce court together with support spaces and is approximately 28,700 square feet in area and was constructed in 2000.
The proposed renovations included removal of the indoor bocce court area and its conversion into a third gymnasium. The general contractor had to manage subcontracts for architectural, minor structural, electrical and mechanical work that could include trades for: plumbing, HVAC, washroom accessories and hardware, concrete application, doors, sports flooring, GWB and tile ceilings, miscellaneous metals, lighting, and fire protection. The project included the life cycle replacement of existing gymnasium floor, as well as the replacement of high bay lighting in the full gymnasium space with LED lighting.

Owner: Town of Richmond Hill

Consultant: Architecture 49

The purpose of this project is to provide a new Learning Forum for the Senior School that will provide a wide range of learning supports and tools for students. The project involves demolition of an existing stair tower and construction of a new staircase adjacent to the existing building, large expansion of the library including new offices for staff, two new universal washrooms complying with the new building code , renovation of the French and English Reading Rooms, a new Quiet Reading Room and Library Office, new millwork, new curtain walls that will provide significant amount of natural light, Teknion glazed partitions, new finish floor, electric fixtures, extensive mechanical and electrical updates.

Owner: Toronto French School

Consultant: Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc.

The HRC Cemetery project project consists of installing an arched entrance way into the cemetery with an entrance monument, installing granite benches in the garden areas and creating a new concrete pedestrian pathway through various sections of the cemetery. To honour the former residents located in the HRC Cemetery, granite and bronze memorial monuments will be installed. Landscaping work will be required to restore the cemetery to its existing conditions and revitalize the existing gardens with new boxwood hedges. Throughout the course of the project all workers have cooperated with the public groups that visit the site without disclosing any project related details.

Owner: Colliers Project Leaders

Consultant: Formworks Inc. Architects

The main downtown Barrie library is undergoing a major retrofit in their HVAC system from top to bottom. We are removing four aging roof top units and two boilers and replacing them with new, integrated and energy efficient units. All these new units will be part of the energy management system the city wants to have linked (on-line) with their central control; i.e. one manager will have access to all major facilities the city owns and operates. At the same time, we will replace the roof on the entire building. All this work will take place with minimum impact to the library staff and general public who frequent the library. Much of the work will be done off hours. When we need to work during daytime hours, sections are cordoned off, while work carries on. Our biggest task on this project is the coordination of HVAC, controls and wiring systems, while the library keeps functioning normally.

Owner: City of Barrie

Consultant: Ameresco Consulting

Marinelane Waterplay Building included the renovation and alteration of an existing Marineland gift store into a change-room for the new Splashworks. The project began with the demolition of flooring and return of existing furniture and fixture to the owners. Renovations included separate men’s and women’s washrooms as well as a universal barrier-free washroom. Change-room partitions were installed and all finishes matched the existing medieval architecture of the building and surrounding park. Rutherford worked with UCC Group Inc. to design and execute the interior renovations and coordinated all trades within the building.

Lake Wilcox Phase 3, also known as the “Youth Park”, contains various elements that will attract local residents of all ages. The park is an extension of Phase 1 and 2, and will tie in several thematic elements from the previous phases including; cairn poles with bronze sculpture toppers, unit paving, limestone curbs/treadstones and armorstone seat walks. New elements include a large skatepark, climbing structures, exercise equipment, multi-use courts, 4 court volleyball pits, shade structures, and various site furnishings. Several of these elements will have graphite done by an artist at the end of the project.

Owner: Town of Richmond Hill

Consultant: Brook Mcilroy

Lake Wilcox Phase 2 included converting Sunset Beach Park into a significant lake-front attraction with splash pad, washroom/change room building, trail construction, parking lots, and playground. This project also involved the selective removal of trees while treating the invasive Buckthorn plant species periodically throughout construction. Trails with signage and fixtures were created through the existing forest to allow access to visitors throughout the lakeside waterfront. Trails totaling over 1500 m were completed with a mixture of dirt, asphalt and concrete trail pathways. Our certified arborist alongside the client worked to selectively remove only required trees as to maximize preservation of the existing flora and fauna. If we had to avoid a section to preserve an area, planning allowed us to change the trail route to minimize impact.

Owner: Town of Richmond Hill

Consultant: Dillon Consulting

This project is to construct a commercial retail unit adjacent to the existing building. The challenge is to maintain the flow of business in the existing unit, which is a very busy Starbucks, while constructing the new building. There are underground services to go in, while keeping enough parking spaces for the business. This required re-working the surface area two or three times for traffic flow and parking spaces.  The final service work will allow for future development on the west side of the property as well. The other challenge is to build during a winter season that can create significant delays at times. In addition to the new building, we had to modify the roof of the existing building for snow loads on the roof, and also the adjoining common wall for fire separation. At the end, the new building will have a consistent look in keeping with the historical attributes of the community.

Owner: Nutak Holdings Ltd/Cantwell Development Corp

Consultant: The Architect Builders Collaborative

Increased Ridership across the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area meant that Metrolinx required improvements to their existing customer payment infrastructure to accommodate the higher volumes. ‘Add Value Machines’ also known as AVM Machines were to be installed at all Go Stations across the province. Construction activities performed included trenching, excavation, coring, concrete/asphalt pads and footings, electrical work and conduit installations, fiber optic installation, restoration, and extensive testing and inspections. Additional scope of work included upgrading existing PRESTO infrastructure at every station to streamline the monitoring capabilities of machine activity, upgrading existing PRESTO wiring and fail susceptible devices.

Client: Metrolinx

Consultant: Metrolinx/ARUP

As part of YRDSB’s efforts to continually upgrade facilities and encourage high performance athletes to choose Canadian schooling options, Rutherford was contracted to provide the replacement of two artificial turf fields and an eight lane track at Bill Crothers S.S.

This work included the supply and installation of all components necessary for a first class facility, including; concrete paving, sodding, planting, site furnishings, water services, storm systems, catch basins and area drains, SWM systems, electrical service and distribution, and of course a brand new synthetic track, and artificial turf soccer and football fields.

The existing turf fields and track were removed and the new facilities are replaced in kind with an updated design, including providing for additional site drainage and newer facilities.

The new track and field facilities, upon completion, were tested for compliance with the rigorous athletic standards required, including FIFA certification for the soccer and football fields.

Owner – York Region District School Board

Consultant – John George Associates Inc.

Over 70,000sq.ft. of roof replacement and interior renovation – gymnasiums wood floors (new floor in Lower Gym and refinish of existing hardwood in Upper Gym), new VCT and rubber base in multiple rooms, resilient athletic surfacing in Music Room, abatement of existing floors, new ceilings and light fixtures in two classrooms, new exterior lighting, new door hardware throughout the school.

Owner – York Region District School Board

Consultant – NGA Architects

Work of this Contract comprises a new single storey 5,200 sq ft, sprinklered Childcare Addition to Orchard Park Public School in Orillia. The work includes extensions of building services for fire protection, domestic water, and sanitary services. Civil work consists of modifications to lot grading and new bioswale.

Owner – Simcoe County District School Board

Consultant – Roderick H. Young Architects

Another successful project completed! Special thanks to our design friends from tillmannassoc.ca for sharing these pictures with us of Locale Restaurant and Bar located in Aurora.

Owner: Armadale Properties Limited and HVS Holding Inc.

Architect: Point Architects

Design: Tillman Associates

Memorial Square and Meridian Place involved the construction of a civic square with two distinct areas called Memorial Square and Meridian Place in the core of downtown Barrie. This new space was designed with focuses in mind: 1. A civil public space the community can enjoy and; 2. The significance of saluting the soldiers who risked their lives in the Vimy Ridge Battle, and for those who lost theirs. Memorial Square involved the relocation of an existing historic monument to a more central location within the square and the construction of an elegant plaza that will serve as host to events of historic significance. Meridian Square involved the construction of a fabric covered performance stage for different types of events, concerts in particular. The functionality of the space is intended to be flexible to allow for varied programming and be able to host both large and small events.

Owner: City of Barrie

Consultant: PMA Landscape Architects

Construction of an artificial turf soccer field at Stewart Burnett Park for the Town of Aurora. Site works include; excavation, site grading, and silt fence. Granular base with multi-flow drains required for base of the artificial turf field. This project also includes installation of electrical poles and light fixtures as well as concrete paving, chainlink fence, and site finishings such as soccer nets, bleachers and team shelters.

Owner: Town of Aurora

Consultant: Serdika Consulting Inc.

Seneca College at York U – specifically, the School of Media, Faculty of Communication, Art and Design program requires a new integrated newsroom space to support its program review recommendations and curriculum renewal plans.  One of the requirements of the client is to incorporate movable furniture based on different spatial configurations to support flexible use of space and collaborative learning. The space will allow other courses to use this space. Students must also be able to produce content for all platforms, such as audio, video and online after the renovation is completed.

The scope of the work involved a number of trades, including electrical, mechanical, drywall, and some specialty trades for specific installation of the ProCyc (green wall) and flooring. The coordination between trades, and between the three different spaces was a bit of a challenge (especially during exam week), however the team pulled together to complete the project in time for the classes to start within the regular schedule. Special thank you to three or four major trades: Lights on Site for all the late night work on the significant electrical work required, to Graff Concrete Cutting and Coring, and to RPM Drywall, for all their efforts on the walls and ceilings.  Also, the team who put together the ProCyc green wall and floor; a combination of Rutherford staff, RPM tradesmen and Carpet/Flooring technicians from Carpet Plus.

Union Park, a newly constructed community park in Mississauga, is built to be enjoyed all year long.  It caters to the entire family and community and it truly has it all. During the summer months, young children can enjoy the water misting station and playground. Built-in ramps ensure that the playground is accessible and the park even includes a fully accessible swing.

A multi use court gives youth the opportunity to play basketball during the summer months with drainage to transform the court into an outdoor skating rink in the winter. Children can also take full advantage of the skate park which is one of the largest features in this park.

Adults can workout on the outdoor exercise equipment.  All equipment comes complete with signage showing different modifications to the exercises in order to match the person’s capabilities.

Union Park is just one of the many projects we have completed that give residents in the community something to be proud of. This is our passion at Rutherford. We strive to build projects that enhance our communities and give families the opportunity to connect with one another, which keeps them coming back year after year.

Owner: City of Mississauga

Consultant: Terraplan Landscape Architects

New park including custom swing court, custom play structures, rubber tile safety surface, splash pad with colored concrete and recirculation water filtration system, specialty metal fabrication, site furnishings including; custom granite benches, custom precast benches, picnic tables, ping pong table, players benches and bleachers;  multisport court, full size soccer field with full lighting system, maintenance building, precast electrical building, stone masonry feature walls, planting shrubs, trees, perennials, grass, unit paving, permeable pavers, concrete walkways with embossed patterns, asphalt walkways and parking lot; and electrical works.

Owner: Town of Richmond Hill

Consultant: Schollen and Company Inc.

Pre-Engineered building with five (5) bay maintenance shop including offices, mezzanine storage at one end, a three ton crane and two hoists. Construction also included a dry storage building with a 3.6m high concrete base, wood framing and metal siding and roof to provide closure for salt and sand storage as well as an above ground fueling station complete with concrete pad.

Owner: County of Simcoe

Consultant: Ted Handy and Associates

Located at the south-west corner of St John’s Sideroad and Earl Stewart Drive in Aurora, this state of the art automotive dealership designed by Carson Woods Architects Ltd. was built to attract a growing number of local buyers in the market for luxury vehicles. Rutherford was invited to participate in early design meetings and provide input relating to cost and constructability. Throughout the project, Rutherford was instrumental in ensuring that the owner’s vision and expectations were met and exceeded by making suggestions for design modifications and cost savings while adhering to Honda Canada’s branding requirements.

The 24,000 sq.ft, two storey building was partially constructed on an existing pile/concrete foundation. Although this allowed for savings to be realized overall, the existing foundations still required modifications to accommodate the new building footprint. The new foundations, of comparable size to existing ones, were built in a similar method to minimize risk of differential settlement. Poor soil conditions required piles to be driven to resistance at approximately 90ft below grade. The building superstructure was structural steel/metal deck. Perimeter cladding was primarily curtainwall and Alucobond metal cladding with precast concrete panels for the automotive shop area. Membrane roof system was 2 ply modified bitumen. The entire building envelope was reviewed throughout the installation by Rutherford personnel and a third party testing and inspections agency to ensure that the building was air and water tight and to an acceptable level of quality.

Interior finishes were completed to a high standard and with high-end finishes in keeping with expectations for a luxury customer experience. The ground floor was divided into 3 main areas, a client centre, auto shop and showroom. The second floor, primarily for back of house activities, has several offices, a boardroom, file room, lunch room, washrooms and mechanic’s change area.

Owner: Ernest Investments Inc.

Consultant: Carson Woods Architects Limited

Construction of two new one story Emergency Medical Service facilities located in Alliston and Beeton. The scope included but was not limited to new foundations and piers, structural steel, brick veneer/insulated metal panels, mechanical and electrical systems, aluminum windows/curtain wall, modified bituminous roofing system. Finishes consisted of millwork, sealed concrete floors/VCT floors, drywall and paint. Exterior work incorporated new sanitary/storm sewers; asphalt, concrete curbs and sidewalks and landscaping.

Owner: County of Simcoe

Consultant: Ted Handy and Associates Inc

This award-winning project for the Town of Richmond Hill involved the conversion of a beachfront roadway into a pedestrian promenade creating a significant lakefront attraction for residents from around the Greater Toronto Area. The site features an outdoor classroom that extends across marshland to a raised boardwalk, to a peninsula with armourstone seat walls, stainless steel & cable railings and a custom carved tree sculpture. The raised boardwalk is semi-circular and extends out into the lake on helical piers. A pedestrian bridge crosses one of the creeks that flows into Lake Wilcox. The bridge has custom corten steel figures cut into the railing, Ipe decking and engraved handrails. The main promenade is comprised of custom shapes, colours and patterns along the length of the concrete walkway. Wave patterns, engravings and large precast paver inserts highlight the walkway. The redevelopment of nearly one kilometre of shoreline required a variety of protection strategies including silt fence, coir logs, check dams, turbidity curtains and pumps for extensive dewatering measures. Additional construction activities included significant asphalt roadway reconstruction and upgrades to municipal services at either end of the site to tie the promenade into parking areas.

Owner: Town of Richmond Hill

Consultant: Dillon Consulting

This project for the City of Peterborough involved a field conversion from a natural turf field to a FIFA 1 Star artificial turf multi-sport field, 6 lane rubberized running track and long jump/triple jump/steeple chase/high jump/pole vault/shot put/discus/hammer toss facility. Construction activities performed included extensive excavations and site grading, installation of extensive sub-drainage, site servicing and outlet control structure. Additional construction activities included installation of Granular “O” for field base, irrigation, electrical servicing, stadium lighting & scoreboard, extensive concrete and asphalt paving, bleachers and soft landscape works.

Owner: The Corporation of the City of Peterborough

Consultant: John George Associates

The Holcim Waterfront Estate, formerly known as the “Bell Gairdner Estate” or Ontario Hydro’s “Fusion Fuels Technology Centre”, is located on a 44 acre lakefront property at the south-western corner of the City of Mississauga. The property extends from Lakeshore Road, south to the outlet of Joshua Creek and the Lake Ontario shoreline. Built in 1937-1938, the manor house and coach house were designed by renowned Toronto-based architectural firm Marani, Lawson & Morris in a modern classical style.

The property was used as a private residence from its construction until 1960 when it was sold to Ontario Hydro, who used it as their Canadian Fusion Fuels Technology Centre until 1999. At that time it was sold to the City of Mississauga who recognized the site’s historical value and potential for use as a banquet and event facility, as well as a public park with access to the Waterfront Trail.

The site remained unoccupied, in a deteriorated state and was frequently vandalized until 2012 when Rutherford Contracting Ltd. was retained by the City of Mississauga to carry out extensive historical renovations to the manor house and coach house (a combined floor area of approximately 13,400 sq. ft.) and to convert a large portion of the 44 acre overgrown site to a public park.

Oakville based architectural firm, ATA Architects Inc., developed an alluring design to restore the derelict buildings to their former grandeur by keeping with the original architectural style, preserving a heritage staircase and library in the manor house and reconfiguring the spaces of both buildings to suit their new intended use. The buildings were also brought up to the current building code and were made barrier free accessible.

As part of bringing the manor house up to code, the building had to be gutted and stripped to its bare structure (heritage staircase & heritage office excluded) and reinforced using structural steel and timber to comply with current commercial loading requirements. A new staircase was built from the second storey to the basement to serve as additional exiting due to occupant load, and an elevator was installed from the second storey to the basement for barrier free accessibility.

Owner: Town of Oakville

Consultant: ATA Architects Inc.

The construction of the new offices and manufacturing plant for Geo. A. Kelson consisted of two phases. The first phase consisted of the demolition of an existing building complete with footings and foundations, excavation, new concrete footings and foundations, new concrete stair towers, backfilling and new site services. The second phase included structural steel, slab on grade with concrete floor finishing and preparation of concrete at 2^nd and 3^rd floors. The second phase also included the construction of exit stairs and railings, new roof system, curtain walls, structural glass, precast and ACM panels, fireproofing, insulation, sealing, electrical, voice and data conduits and rough-ins, coordination of mechanical work, as well as exterior site works which included curbs, concrete and asphalt paving with heated sidewalks, and landscaping.

Owner: Geo. A. Kelson Mechanical Contractors

Consultant: R.H. Carter Architects Inc.

Forster House, located in the town of Richmond Hill is one of the most historically, and culturally significant structures in York Region. The two storey house and adjacent barns were originally constructed in 1830, and designated historically significant in 1996. Through the government of Ontario & Canadaís Infrastructure stimulus fund, funding was provided to restore the house, out-buildings, and grounds around it for community use. Throughout the project, great detail and attention had to be made in order to maintain the integrity and significance of the buildings. The restoration of the site surrounding the house and outbuildings is an environmentally sensitive conservation area, and required specialized techniques to protect the array of bio-diversity. Works on the project included selective demolition, site servicing, asbestos abatement, mold removal, interior finishes; roofing, and extensive hard/softscape works. Rutherford was able to successfully restore the house, out-buildings, and site under strict working conditions, ahead of schedule. The site adjacent to the house and outbuildings used selective planting to enhance the bio-diversity of the conservation area. The site is now used by a multitude of community groups, and is a key educational spot for youth in York region. The restored site provides students with critical environmental education and awareness, and showcases important historical artifacts from the communities past.

Owner: Town of Richmond Hill

Consultant: George Robb Architect

The Richmond Green Sport’s complex, located in the town of Richmond Hill is the largest multi-purpose sporting complex in Richmond Hill. Richmond Green boasts several baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a two pad Arena as well as a water & skate park, and is a premier sporting destination in York Region. Rutherford Contracting recently installed a new FIFA 1 Star Artificial Turf Soccer field at the Richmond Green Complex. The Project involved removing an existing turf field, installing extensive site servicing, stadium lighting, bleachers, concrete paving, fencing & an electronic scoreboard. The project involved a tight construction schedule, and called for the protection of an environmentally sensitive wetland area immediately adjacent to the site. During construction, the remainder of the Richmond Green complex needed to remain open and unobstructed for use by clients. Rutherford successfully completed the project ahead of schedule while protecting the adjacent wetland and keeping the entire facility operational. The installation of the new field will allow the Town to host both International & semiprofessional level soccer matches, and enhances the caliber of soccer that players and teams can expect in Richmond Hill. The new field will provide a world class playing surface for generations of players to come.

Owner: Town of Richmond Hill

Consultant: John George Associates

The St. Roberts Artificial turf field and dome was a collaborative project between the York Catholic District School Board, and The City of Markham. The project involved excavating a natural turf field at St. Roberts Catholic High School, and adding a new artificial turf soccer field, Dome, and Washroom Building. This project involved moving several portables that were in the proximity of the new field to a separate part of the school. During the construction phase, the school and additional sports fields had to remain open for use by students, staff, and community groups. Rutherford was able to successfully complete this project on-time, while allowing clients to continue to use the adjacent facilities. The new artificial turf field and dome provides the students of St. Roberts Catholic School, and people who live in the Markham community the opportunity to play soccer year round; the dome insulates 1/3 of the field during the winter months. Works on site included site preparation and demolition, installation of grade beam, asphalt paving, fencing, field drainage, site servicing, site electrical and sports field lighting.

Owner: City of Markham

Consultant: Baker Turner Inc.

Moose beach park, constructed on the shores of Lake Simcoe is a premier water park and playground for the residents of Orillia. The park was constructed to resemble a sunken double masted boat with a shade structure. The sunken ship also acts a a splash pad with water jets sprays from various parts of the masts and floors of the boat. Special pre-cautions were taken to minimize any potential impact that construction would have on Lake, while meeting the tight deadlines imposed by the city. This project also included custom artificial turf, rubberized play surface and lighting.

Owner: City of Orillia

Consultant: Fleisher Rideout Partner Inc.

This project for the City of Peterborough involved the construction of two FIFA 1 Star artificial turf soccer fields and the construction of a new change house.  Construction activities performed included extensive excavations and site grading for new fields, installation of extensive sub-drainage, site servicing and installation of Granular “O” for field base.  Additional construction activities included installation of a new parking lot, Durahold segmented retaining wall system for new change house, fencing, electrical servicing, stadium lighting & scoreboard, concrete and asphalt paving, and soft landscape features.

Owner: The Corporation of the City of Peterborough

Consultant: John George Associates

This project for the Toronto District School Board involved the construction of a cricket field, clay surface running track, amphitheatre, basketball courts and baseball diamond. The site also features a bioswale and marsh/meadow naturalized area. Construction activities performed included demolition and removals, grading, topsoil replacement, sub-drainage, asphalt paving, concrete paving & curbs, an armourstone retaining wall, sodding & seeding, rip rap, tree planting, meadow plantings, chain-link fencing, cricket sight screening, irrigation system & installation of site furniture/sports equipment.

Owner: Toronto District School Board

Consultant: Victor Ford & Associates

Due to this building’s historical significance, GO Transit decided to restore the old Aurora railway station to its turn-of-the-century appearance. This track-side historical restoration project involved the temporary relocation of the structure in order to construct a new concrete foundation due to the original wood post foundation no longer being suitable to withstand the mass of the building. Once the foundation was constructed, the building was moved back to its original location and restoration work could then take place. Some of the restoration work included the complete replacement of the tongue and groove ceiling that could not be salvaged due to water damage and restoration of board and batten exterior walls which were clad with a retrofit wall system. The original exterior colours of red oxide, green and yellow were verified through careful scraping of many layers of paint throughout the exterior restoration process. Now in the role of a modern GO Transit commuter station, this beautiful heritage building will serve the travelling public for many years to come.

This historical project involved the relocation and restoration of a settler’s cabin, originally built c. 1820’s. Construction activities performed included temporary stabilization of existing structure, relocation of the structure via crane and transport truck, the construction of a new floating slab on grade concrete foundation, new rubble stone foundation walls, chimney & fireplace, the replacement of several rotted cedar logs which required hand hewing, replacement of all chinking between logs, restoration/replacement of historical windows, doors and hardware, re-finishing of existing tongue & groove interior plank flooring, construction of a new covered porch with custom milled timbers and new cedar shake roof with custom eaves troughs & down spouts. Site works included excavations for new granular sub-drainage system below floating slab on grade building foundation, site surface grading, interlocking stone walkway, topsoil and sod.

Owner: Town of Oakville

Consultant: MBTW Group

This project for the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (Infrastructure Ontario) involved an exterior stairwell replacement at the Barrie Courthouse Complex. Scope items included demolition of existing stairs & landings, public safety hoarding protection, new concrete foundation walls, new concrete stair and landings, slotted drainage system at middle landing area, new masonry copings and stucco finish to new concrete stair walls and new stainless steel handrails. This work was carried out while the building was occupied and noise restrictions were in place when courts were in session.

Owner: Colliers Project Leaders

This project for the Durham Catholic District School Board involved the conversion of an existing warehouse/storage area to a conference facility that features new washrooms, warm-up kitchen, foyer, storage room, AV room, stage platform and offices. Scope items included demolition of existing interior partitions/finishes, door infills, structural steel reinforcement for new mechanical unit, steel stud, drywall & acoustic panelling, millwork, flooring & wall tile, mechanical, electrical and a state-of-the-art audio visual system. Site works included infill of an existing loading dock, cedar board fence with double swing gate, galvanized steel exterior entrance canopy, concrete & asphalt paving, curbs, planting & sod.

Owner: Durham Catholic District School Board

Seneca Newnham

The projects completed at the Seneca College Newnham Campus included a renovation of their building ‘D’, cafeteria & corridor, chemistry lab, renovation of Senecentre, renovation of a dance studio, and renovation of their International Student Services area.

Seneca Markham

Work carried out at Seneca College Markham Campus included an extensive transformation & upgrade to their 3^rd, 4^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 9^th floors where existing office spaces were converted to classrooms and executive offices. Other work areas included the conversion of their underground parking lot into Student Lecture Hall, Server Room Alterations, extensive mechanical and electrical upgrades including installation of a new cooling tower and dry coolers, new air conditioning units and diesel generator, conversion of existing fire alarm system, as well as outdoor walkway and lighting installations.

Seneca @ York

Projects at Seneca @ York Campus included a Welcome Centre renovation, creation of a First Aid Room, and conversion of an existing multiple occupancy washroom to a single occupancy Universal Washroom and single occupancy Men’s Washroom.

Owner: Seneca College