Beginning May 12, construction will take place at the Macdonald Campus Library to address persistent condensation and leaking caused by inadequate insulation in parts of the building’s ventilation system. To carry out this work safely, special precautions are necessary due to the presence of asbestos in the Barton Building. A Sealed Access System (SAS), which allows construction work to be enclosed and contained, will be positioned throughout various library spaces over the course of the project.
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Published on: 9 May 2025
October 7, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article on fixing the construction labour shortage in Canada on Policy Options. "The construction industry faces a twin problem: labour shortages and an impending wave of retirements. This is not a simple issue with an easy fix.
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Published on: 8 Oct 2024
Please be advised that McGill University has mandated Corenov Constructeurs to carry out the following project: 22-028 Wong – Mezzanine renovation
Description: Renovations to 3M055 and office 3M030 to create one new lab space.
Construction start date: September 2024
Planned construction end date: February 2025
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Work outside of building hours will be coordinated in advance.
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Published on: 11 Sep 2024
Please be advised that McGill University has mandated ISI Construction Inc. to carry out the following project: 23-117 MNI (Neuro) - CFI JELF room 254 renovation
Description: Renovation of room 254 (incl. new interior finishes, upgrade of electromechanical services) to accommodate research needs.
Construction start date: September 11, 2024
Planned construction end date: November 15, 2024
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Published on: 11 Sep 2024
As construction activities continue on McGill campuses and surrounding areas, here are a few safety instructions and tips:
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Published on: 5 Sep 2024
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From the week of July 2nd through fall 2024, foundation repair will take place on Redpath Hall & the McTavish wing of Redpath Library Building
The project consists of the first two lots (Lot 1, Foundation Repair, and Lot 2, Roof Repair) of the Redpath Library, McTavish Wing, building envelope rehabilitation project.
Construction start & end dates:
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Published on: 26 Jun 2024
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During the week of June 3, 2024, standard archeological and soil investigations will be conducted along McTavish Street around Redpath Hall and the McTavish Wing of the Redpath Library Building to assess the building envelope. Redpath Hall and the Redpath Library Building are part of a designated heritage site. Standard protocol requires that McGill conduct excavation work before starting any construction projects.
The exploratory investigations will be done in two phases:
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Published on: 30 May 2024
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Exploratory work will be carried out on the Redpath Library Building (McTavish side) from May 28 to May 31, 2024. The work will be related to upcoming foundation, windows, and roofing projects, and will be carried out in enclosures to control any dust, in accordance with Quebec CNESST regulations and cautionary asbestos conditions. There may be noise disruptions as a result.
We encourage you to study in the McLennan Library Building or another McGill library location during this time.
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Published on: 27 May 2024
Please note that the exterior passageway between McTavish and the McLennan-Redpath Terrace will be blocked off for work on HVAC units on Monday, April 22.
During this period, the McLennan-Redpath Complex will be open its usual hours. For access to the Complex from McTavish, please enter further up the street, near Morrice Hall.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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Published on: 19 Apr 2024
Please take note that the Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen on Friday, August 11. It has been closed due to construction since July 20.
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Published on: 10 Aug 2023
Update August 10, 2023: The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen August 11
Please take note that the Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be closed until further notice as of Thursday, July 20, 2023.
The room has been undergoing intermittent renovations since June.
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Published on: 20 Jul 2023
Please be advised that McGill University has mandated Concept P.V.R. Inc. to carry out the following project : 18-156 McConnell Arena / Renovations (phase 1) – Electrical upgrade
Description :
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Published on: 20 Jun 2023
The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will be undergoing intermittent renovations over the next six months and will be closed during those periods. We will let the McGill community know each time.
During those periods, the rest of the branch will be open regular hours. Thank you for your understanding.
Discover all Library branch hours here.
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Published on: 9 Jun 2023
Contractors for the City of Montreal will be working on modifications to the east sidewalk on McTavish Street (between Sherbrooke and Dr. Penfield) from Monday, November 8 to Wednesday, November 10 inclusive. A security perimeter will be installed to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
Please note:
- The work will be divided into 3 sections, beginning with the portion closest to Dr. Penfield which is scheduled for Monday, November 8.
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Published on: 8 Nov 2021
Montreal is undertaking a major overhaul of its transportation networks and services, with major projects like the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) and the Pie-IX bus rapid transit (BRT) underway. To examine the impacts of projects that are under-construction on the travel behaviour and the health and well-being of Montreal residents, researchers at McGill University are inviting commuters to participate in the Montreal Mobility Survey.
Here are experts that can provide comment on the preliminary results:
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Published on: 18 Nov 2019
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