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Edmonton’s first modular container apartment building breaks ground

Nov. 3, 2016 – Edmonton based Step Ahead Properties Ltd. gathered with Ladacor Advanced Modular Systems at thei rWestgate Manor site in Glenwood to launch construction of an exciting new affordable housing development, which will see the infill addition to the property of 20 units of purpose-built affordable rental housing.

This development will be a first of its type in Edmonton to use repurposed shipping-containers as part of an innovative modular building technology. Calgary based Ladacor Advanced Modular Systems will fabricate the shipping containers into factory-finished modules that will be transported to the site and then craned into place.

AJ Slivinski, owner of Step Ahead Properties Ltd. explained his reasons for choosing Ladacor’s Advanced Modular System, “Using this modular building approach offers numerous benefits over conventional construction. There is a faster schedule, off-site construction will mean less disruption to the existing tenants and surrounding neighbours, the steel building is non-combustible, which is far safer and more durable for rental housing, and lastly the modular construction gives a far better sound insulation between the suites, making them much quieter for the residents.”

Joseph Kiss, President of Ladacor, added, “Our Advanced Modular System technology uses repurposed shipping containers as an integral part of a highly engineered, building code and CSA standard compliant modular system for multi-story buildings. The one-trip shipping containers that we use enable us to provide a high quality steel, non-combustible building that is cost-effective, with a fast-tracked schedule. When the project is complete, it will be indistinguishable from a conventional building”.

The new infill addition will feature a mix of 1 and 2-bedroom units with a private balcony/patio and in-suite laundry. The project has a building-permit in place with construction ready to begin and occupancy scheduled for summer 2017.

The Ladacor technology has already been used successfully for various projects, including a 4-storey hotel in Bruderheim, northeast of Edmonton. Step Ahead Properties Ltd are looking at further opportunities in the area to build more affordable housing.

For more information
www.stepaheadproperties.com
www.ladacor.com