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W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre Expansion

Based in Bolton, Ontario, DonMor Drywall won the right to represent Canada by applying expert drywall techniques to a project under a tight construction schedule. The University's Phase 1b Athletic Centre Expansion project involved the construction of a new fitness center, two gymnasiums, exercise class, locker rooms, meeting rooms, a climbing wall and student lounge.

W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre

The new structure houses a three story 3,252 m² fitness centre and a 2,500 seat event centre, with a suspended running track, capable of hosting school basketball and volleyball as well as large capacity events. A climbing wall was installed within the fitness centre, plus an auxiliary gymnasium for intramural sports and recreation activities.

Exterior Sheathing

Exterior sheathing provided the specified durability and performance for the building, during the early construction stage while the structure was exposed to weather conditions.

Construction

The athletic facility required vast space to be constructed to accomodate the sporting venues, training rooms, and various spectator seating areas.

Donmor respected the projects short construction schedule to allow the new facility to open on time.

Construction

Interesting wall and ceiling details were achieved with quality plasterboard and a high degree of installation and finishing skill.

Construction

Main Gym with bleacher seating for 1,200
 - West Gym with bleacher seating for 400
 - Gryphon Aquatics Centre
 - 5 International Squash Courts
 - 6 Dance / Multi-Purpose Studios
 - Weight Room
 - Cardio Theatre

Key Challenges

  • Complex learning institution project involving many stakeholders, including government agencies and regulatory bodies to accommodate
  • Project had a very tight construction schedule that Donmor had to manage
  • Large, multi-function athletic venue requiring large, unique spaces to finish

Key Achievements

  • GlasRoc Sheathing panels were used on exterior & interior applications prior to the project being weather-tight in order to maintain strict construction schedule during inclement weather conditions.
  • Unique multi-story climbing wall required skill to design & finish
  • Project interior space completed on time and within budget

Key Stakeholders

Building Owner: University of Guelph
Architect: Cannon Design Ltd. (Toronto)
Contractor: DonMor Drywall

About Donmor Drywall

Donmor Drywall has been in business for over 15 years and they employ 100 construction professionals. Donmor Drywall is a commercial contractor focused on industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction projects.

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CertainTeed Products in the W.F Mitchell Athletics Centre

Type X Drywall

CertainTeed Type X fire resistant drywall is an interior gypsum board consisting of a solid set, fire resistive, Type X gypsum corethat provides fire resistance ratings when used in tested assemblies.

Type X

Lite All-Purpose Compound

All-purpose Joint Compound is suitable for taping and finishing of wallboard joints, cornertrims, and fasteners. It provides good workability and low shrinkage for the second and finish coat.

Lite All-Purpose Compound

Easi-Lite™ Drywall

Easi-Lite™ gypsum board, is up to 30% lighter than standard gypsum boards and can be used for both interior ceilings and walls in residential and commercial applications.

Easi-Lite™

M2Tech® Drywall

CertainTeed M2Tech® Moisture and Mold resistant drywall features a unique technology that combines moisture and mold resistance and is specially engineered to provide enhanced protection against mold growth. 

M2Tech®

GlasRoc® Sheathing

GlasRoc® Sheathing Type X is a high-performance, weather-resistant gypsum sheathing board with a specially formulated core for use in fire resistance rated designs. 

GlasRoc® Sheathing

GlasRoc® Shaftliner

GlasRoc® Shaftliner Type X is used in Shaftwall and Area Separation Firewall Systems. It has a specially formulated fire resistive, noncombustible, and moisture resistant core and is faced with reinforcing glass mats and a weather-resistive coating on the surface.

GlasRoc® Shaftliner

Best Mud in the Joint

All-purpose joint compound is suitable for taping and finishing of wallboard joints, corner trims, and fasteners and provides good workability and low shrinkage for the second and finish coat. 

Best Mud in the Joint

M2Tech® 90 Setting Compound

M2Tech® 90 Moisture and Mold Resistant Setting Compound is formulated to resist moisture and mold and is a necessary component for a complete M2Tech moisture and mold resistant system.

M2Tech® 90 Setting Compound