Lafarge Canada Inc. and SalDan Construction Group are building two impressive multi-unit developments in Sault Ste. Marie: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 housing project and a 108-unit apartment building on Pim Street. Both projects feature sustainable and innovative concrete products, including insulating concrete forms (ICFs).
“With both buildings being made of ICF, we knew we needed a reliable concrete partner to make it happen,” says Sam Biasucci, President of SalDan Construction Group. “Lafarge Canada is a company we can always count on for their services and materials. As leaders in innovative and sustainable building solutions, we knew they were the contractors to make it happen.”
“We are excited to collaborate with SalDan Construction on such significant projects. At Lafarge Canada, we are committed to providing sustainable and innovative concrete solutions that meet the needs of our communities,” adds Jayson Hill, Head of Northern Ontario, Ready-Mix, Lafarge Canada (East). “These developments are perfect examples of how we can combine heritage preservation with modern construction techniques to address housing shortages and enhance urban living,”
Lafarge Canada specializes in providing sustainable building solutions including ready-mix concrete, cement, aggregates, and precast concrete.
Preserving the Heritage of the Legion
The Legion Branch 25 project not only addresses the need for an updated Legion building but also contributes to alleviating the current housing crisis. Lafarge Canada and SalDan Construction are dedicated to preserving the Legion’s heritage while enhancing housing affordability.
The project will provide 108 private suites, a gathering hall, meeting rooms, and museum amenities.
“We are proud to say that we have stayed on time and budget. Our crews and subcontractors have put in great efforts to ensure that we kept progressing throughout the development and we could not be happier with the results,” says Biasucci.
Downtown Living on Pim Street
In addition to the Legion project, Lafarge Canada and SalDan Construction Group have also teamed up to complete the 108-unit apartment building located at 110 Pim Street behind the Algonquin Hotel. 110 Pim Street is a partnered development with Perzia Group Inc. Their vision is to bring modern, comfortable, and diverse living options to the core of Sault Ste Marie. We are well on the way to the final floor with core slabs and ICF.
“Working on the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 and the 110 Pim Street projects has been a rewarding experience for our team. Providing all the concrete for these developments, including the foundational and structural elements, highlights our capability to support large-scale construction with reliable, high-quality materials. We are proud to contribute to the growth and revitalization of Sault Ste. Marie through these impactful projects,” says Dean MacDonald, Plant Manager, Lafarge Sault Ste. Marie.
The collaboration between Lafarge Canada and SalDan Construction Group exemplifies the essence of community-building. Through such partnerships, our city experiences remarkable growth and resilience.
To learn more about Lafarge Canada’s innovative concrete solutions and their ongoing projects, visit them online.
Or reach out to them at:
- 80 Industrial Court
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 5W6 - Ph: +1 (705) 942-0627
- Contact: Dean MacDonald, Plant Manager