Construction and Rehabilitation on Highways, Bridges, and Structures of Queen Elizabeth Way

  • Client: Government of Ontario
  • Sector: Infrastructure
  • Project Value: Over $2 Billion

Project Overview

The Construction and Rehabilitation on Highways, Bridges, and Structures of Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) project, commissioned by the Government of Ontario, is a large-scale infrastructure initiative valued at over $2 billion. The project focuses on the comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization of key components of the Queen Elizabeth Way, one of Ontario’s most critical highways. The scope of work includes upgrading and reinforcing bridges, roadways, and other essential infrastructure, ensuring they meet current and future demands for safety, efficiency, and traffic management.

RECCMOX is tasked with overseeing every aspect of the project, ensuring the efficient execution of construction and rehabilitation efforts, while meeting stringent safety, quality, and timeline requirements.

Scope of Work

RECCMOX’s responsibilities in this project include site monitoring, approval of construction methods, quality assurance, and overseeing construction schedules. Our role ensures that all components of the rehabilitation are completed to the highest standards, minimizing disruption to traffic while enhancing the durability and safety of the infrastructure.

RECCMOX’s Role & Responsibilities

Monitoring of Site Work

RECCMOX is responsible for the site monitoring, ensuring that construction and rehabilitation work is carried out in compliance with the approved designs and safety standards. This includes overseeing the progress of the project and addressing any challenges that arise on-site.

Approvals of Shop Drawings, Means, and Methods of Construction

RECCMOX evaluates and approves all shop drawings, construction methods, and materials used throughout the project. Our expert team ensures that these elements align with the project specifications and regulatory standards.

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

RECCMOX implements a rigorous quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) process to monitor every aspect of construction. This includes inspecting the materials and workmanship to ensure that all work on the highways, bridges, and structures meets the required safety and durability standards.

Review and Approval of Change Orders

As the project progresses, RECCMOX carefully reviews and approves any change orders to ensure that modifications do not impact the project’s overall cost, timeline, or quality. We ensure that all changes are necessary, properly documented, and thoroughly evaluated.

Monitoring of Construction Schedule

RECCMOX diligently monitors the construction schedule to ensure timely completion of each phase of the project. We track milestones, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.

Contractual Correspondence

RECCMOX manages all contractual correspondence between stakeholders, including the Government of Ontario, contractors, and subcontractors. This ensures clear communication and the timely resolution of issues, minimizing misunderstandings or disputes.

Conducting/Chairing Project Progress Meetings

RECCMOX organizes and chairs project progress meetings, ensuring that all stakeholders are updated on the project’s status. These meetings allow for addressing concerns, discussing solutions to challenges, and ensuring alignment across all teams involved.

Design of Shoring and Protection Work

During the rehabilitation of bridges and structures, RECCMOX is responsible for the design of shoring and protection work to ensure that the structures are safe during construction. This design protects both workers and the surrounding environment from potential hazards during excavation, demolition, or rebuilding phases.

Project Impact

The Construction and Rehabilitation on Highways, Bridges, and Structures of Queen Elizabeth Way project will have a significant long-term impact on Ontario’s infrastructure. By modernizing and reinforcing these vital components of the highway system, the project will enhance the safety, durability, and efficiency of travel along the QEW, a major transportation route for both commuters and freight. The improvements will also support economic growth by ensuring the continued reliability of critical infrastructure.

Conclusion

RECCMOX’s involvement in the QEW Construction and Rehabilitation Project demonstrates our expertise in large-scale infrastructure management. Our comprehensive oversight of quality control, scheduling, and contractual management ensures that this $2 billion project is completed successfully, on time, and within budget, all while meeting the highest standards of safety and performance.