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Inside a 1.3M Sq. Ft. Collaborative Build

Inside a 1.3M Sq. Ft. Collaborative Build

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The ambitious construction schedule required design-assist and high-volume manufacturing capabilities

Work is progressing steadily on 8000 Dixie, where premium industrial real estate space is being developed. The project continues to advance, underscoring its significance as a major addition to the area’s industrial landscape. When Panattoni Development Company, Inc. decided to enhance its Greater Toronto Area West portfolio by developing its property at the corners of Dixie Road and Steeles Avenue in Brampton, ON, it turned to its trusted general contractor, Nexrock Design Build Inc.

An impressive 1,311,000 square feet of premium industrial real estate space — a footprint larger than six NFL football fields!

On May 5th, 2024, Nexrock Design Build Inc. issued a tender call for the construction of four new speculative industrial warehouses, collectively known as 8000 Dixie Road. These buildings range in size from 165,000 to 570,000 square feet, totaling an impressive 1,311,000 square feet of premium industrial real estate space — a footprint larger than six NFL football fields!

Following an extended tender period, on December 19, 2024, PreCon Precast was formally selected as the precast supplier for the 8000 Dixie project. PreCon was chosen not only for its cost-effective precast products, but also for its design-assist during the tender process and its high-volume manufacturing capabilities, which are essential given the ambitious construction schedule required to achieve substantial completion of the entire 8000 Dixie project by early 2027.

The project’s architect is JRI Architects, and the engineer of record is Dorlan Engineering. JRI selected Flexwall™ panels as a major component of the buildings’ façade, and enhanced the high-profile facades with white architectural insulated sandwich precast panels. The building facades incorporate numerous horizontal bands and reveals to align with Panattoni’s corporate color schemes.

A design meeting attended by all the stakeholders was convened at PreCon’s office, to discuss ways of implementing details that are atypical for the Flexwall product. Following the meeting , PreCon manufactured 3 full-size mock-up panels to clearly demonstrate the atypical reveals added to the Flexwall components.

During the tender process, Nexrock and PreCon developed a comprehensive crane plan solution that effectively addressed a critical site challenge. This plan included detailed crane travel and positioning strategies to navigate around existing underground infiltration chambers, thereby facilitating the seamless installation of the precast walls.

Considering the successful partnership between Nexrock and PreCon, which originated in 1986 with their respective legacy companies, it is only fitting that the precast for 8000 Dixie Building-2 is among the final production runs at PreCon’s Brampton facility. Equally fitting, the precast for 8000 Dixie Building-1 will be among the early production runs at PreCon’s new state-of-the-art facilityin Woodstock, ON. PreCon is proud to continue its collaborative partnership with Nexrock as Panattoni continues to
achieve sustainable building growth in the industrial and commercial real-estate market.

What’s Next: As Buildings 1 and 2 near completion, work will soon begin on Buildings 3 and 4, continuing momentum on this major GTA industrial project.

·  Building 3 construction planned to start Early June 2026

·  Building 4 planned for August 2026

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New Warehouse – RAISES the BAR

New Warehouse – RAISES the BAR

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An industrial space that delivers high-efficiency features and big tenant appeal.

A new warehouse under construction in Burnside Business Park, in Dartmouth, N.S., is redefining what industrial space can offer, combining a prime location with sustainability features that help tenants lower their environmental impact, improve energy performance, and support their ESG goals.

“This was one of the quicker projects we’ve ever moved on,” says Steve Morrison, Senior Advisor at Brunswick Brokers, Commercial Properties’ sales and leasing company, who is representing the rental listing. “It was a prime corner lot with easy access. We saw it as a piece that was enticing and wanted to do something proper with it.”

That “something proper” is a state-of-the-art, 33,000-square-foot precast warehouse designed to meet the Zero Carbon Building Standard from the Canada Green Building Council, a first for Commercial Properties. Construction began in spring 2025, with occupancy expected by year’s end.

“The decision to go with carbon-neutral was made early on,” says Carl Blanchard, a longtime OSCO Construction Group executive who came out of retirement to help oversee the project for Commercial Properties. “There’s a solar array on the roof, in-floor heating, and other features to reduce the building’s carbon footprint.”

The solar photovoltaic system is designed to power the building’s heating and supplement general electrical use, reducing reliance on the grid and supporting more stable operating costs for tenants. The building also uses Strescon’s precast wall panels, engineered with enhanced insulation and reduced thermal bridging for improved energy performance.

For Karine Petrosyan, CPL’s new Director of Engineering and Development, the project represents a forward-looking shift. “There’s definitely a big demand for buildings that are more conscious and climate-focused,” she says. “This project is part of that switch in how we use the space, how we design, how we manage.” As sustainability becomes a bigger part of how businesses operate, the demand for buildings like this is expected to grow.

“We’re seeing more tenants who want good data about their environmental impact,” Steve adds. “The building’s sustainability features aren’t just about doing the right thing; they’re becoming a real market advantage.”

OSCO Team-Member Contributions to Cutler Avenue Development

Rebar: OSCO Rebar supplied and installed 501 tons
of rebar and 265 sheets of mesh. Work started in late April, with estimated completion in December of 2025.

Ready-Mix: OSCO Concrete supplied 840 cubic meters of ready-mix—all of which was pumped. Work was completed between April and September.

Structural Steel: Ocean Steel supplied 52 tons of structural steel, 134 joists, 44 tons, and 34,500ft2 of deck.

Precast: Strescon supplied and installed 71 insulated precast concrete panels and 2 solid interior precast panels. The panels had a 1% Dark Buff pigment, with a light sandblast finish.

Production started on March 14th and finished April 14th. Installation took a total of 7 days.

Read more about our next level construction projects in our newsmagazine Connections: Fall 2025.

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Built for Speed

Built for Speed

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In today’s competitive construction landscape, stakeholders recognize that every minute and dollar counts. Balancing aggressive project schedules with strict budgets is a constant challenge, especially when there’s also a need to deliver buildings that are both functional and visually impressive. Fortunately, solutions like advanced precast systems are proving that smarter, stronger, and faster warehouses can be built without compromising design or quality.

PreCon recently collaborated with Cambria Design Build on the 275 Addison Hall project in Aurora, Ontario, a prime example of how efficiency and aesthetic appeal can go hand in hand. This project highlights the versatility and speed of PreCon’s precast panels, which are now synonymous with quality and innovation in the construction sector. The project was completed with exceptional speed and accuracy, requiring only seven days to erect all panels. This remarkable efficiency reflects the streamlined installation process and robust engineering behind the Flexwall panel system.

207 Precast Panels Erected in 7 Days

Project Specifications:

  • Panel Type: Standard Flexwall with an exterior white concrete finish and interior grey form finish
  • Total Panels: 207
  • Total Wall Area: 63,915 sq. ft.
  • Erection Duration: 7 days with a single mobilization
  • Architect: Ware Malcomb
  • Engineer: Gravity Engineering

Clients have conveyed high levels of satisfaction with the outcome, specifically noting the Flexwall panels’ visual appeal and structural reliability. This positive reception underscores PreCon’s dedication to providing superior solutions that consistently meet and surpass client expectations.

Addison Hall Circle is emerging as a showcase for Flexwall panels, with multiple buildings in the area featuring this innovative product. The increasing adoption of Flexwall panels demonstrates their strength, dependability, and popularity in contemporary warehouse construction. PreCon’s accomplishment at 275 Addison Hall exemplifies their commitment to excellence and their drive to partner with industry leaders. The company is eager to continue transforming spaces and setting new standards for performance and design with its Flexwall panels. When performance matters most, PreCon delivers.

Read more about other impressive warehouse projects:
Source Atlantic – OSCO Construction Group,
Amazon Warehouse – Worcester, MA – Strescon,
4680 Garrard Road Building A & B – Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd.

Read more about our next level construction projects in our Connections Spring 2025 Newsmagazine.

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