West Block Rehabilitation Project Update

The mandate of the project was to main- tain as much heritage character in the building as possible while bringing it up to date with 21st Century technology— everything from replacement of electri- cal, mechanical and life-safety systems, modernization of information technol- ogy and multimedia capabilities, and creating an accessible, barrier-free path of travel on all floors. “It is an amazing opportunity to be part of something like this,” says Rocque Gameiro, Senior Director of the West Block Project. “Imagine, taking a building that was constructed in the 1800s and have it set up for, let alone telephones, but wireless technology, world class broad- casting capabilities, and security for the modern era. It is interesting to consider that this building would have originally been heated by fireplaces, and is now fitted with an integrated heating and cooling system. It’s a massive upgrade to a building from another time.” Iconic Ceiling The focal point of the House of Commons MARCH 2019 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA 5