MTE's Involvement
Wilfrid Laurier University, with the support of the provincial government, developed this facility to accommodate the increasing demand for enrollment in its business and math programs. The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics is proudly LEED Gold and 2030 Challenge certified, setting a benchmark for sustainable design on a large scale.
Prior to the design of the building, MTE initially provided environmental engineering support through a Designated Substance and Hazardous Building Materials Audit, the preparation of a Demolition Plan and tendering support for the demolition of the former St. Michael’s elementary school building.
MTE also provided civil engineering services, completing the site grading and servicing, and stormwater management design and assisted the project team through the site plan and building permit approvals processes. In addition, MTE also completed the topographical survey and prepared the salt management plan for the site. Again, the building is designed to meet LEED Gold standards. For this aspect, MTE collaborated with the mechanical consultant and landscape architect to integrate a rainwater cistern into the stormwater management design that collected and recycled rainwater to be used for irrigation and for grey water applications.