Shingwakons Public School
Project Details
The Shingwakons Public School was one of four tilt-up schools constructed in Ottawa simultaneously. Three were for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Tilt-up construction is a preferred method for schools in the region due to cost and time reductions. Tilt-up structures offer durability, longevity, and resilience against fire, pests, and extreme weather, creating a safe learning environment. They require less maintenance and repairs, serving the community for many years. Tilt-up construction is attractive for its cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, durability, energy efficiency, design flexibility, and sustainability.
Shingwakons Public School’s tilt-up panel construction had three phases starting in the winter of 2021-2022. Lifting was completed by mid-April, allowing students to move in after the December break. The school’s exterior features brickwork and paint accents installed during the winter. Despite winter temperatures and the COVID-19 pandemic, the project faced minor delays, extending the timeline by a few months. The school spans 42,000 square feet across two stories. It used 81 panels, totaling 47,000 square feet. The largest panel measured 1,127 square feet and weighed approximately 118,000 pounds. These details highlight the complexity and achievement of constructing a large educational facility using tilt-up construction.
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Shingwàkons Public School – Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (ocdsb.ca)
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General
Location & Year
480 Cope Dr., Ottawa, OntarioCategory
Schools & UniversitiesGeneral Contractor
Frecon Construction IncArchitect
N45 Architecture IncDeveloper / Client
Ottawa-Carleton District School BoardEngineer of Record
Cleland Jardine EngineeringSpecialty Engineer
Krahn Group of CompaniesTechnical
Floor Area
69,000 Sq. Ft.Building Footprint
42,000 Sq. FtFloors
2 StoryBuilding Height
34' Feet 2 Inches# of Panels
81Area of Largest Panel
1,130 Sq. FtWidest Panel
10 Feet 3 InchesTallest Panel
34' Feet 2 InchesHeaviest Panel
118,000 LbsProject Finish
Thin Brick and Textured PaintProject Features
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Tilt Wall is a subcontractor committed to bringing a superior building product to the Ontario construction industry since 2001. With its tilt-up construction and design experience it is able to assist their clients design buildings with lasting beauty and value. It takes pride in building lasting relationships, and impacting the lives of those around them in positive ways.