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MTE Consultants Acquires RIZZ Engineering, Strengthening Expertise in Structural Design and Precast Concrete

University of Toronto Simcoe Hall
Education 

University of Toronto Simcoe Hall

Key personnel

Boris Milman, M.Sc., P.Eng.

Project overview

Simcoe Hall, a distinguished heritage building within the U of T campus, required significant updates to enhance its functionality while preserving its historical significance. To modernize the facility and support ongoing use by staff, new structural elements were introduced, including the installation of an elevator and skylights.

These improvements were designed to modernize the building, increase accessibility, and enhance natural light, ensuring that Simcoe Hall continues to serve as a vital and functional space in the heart of the university.

MTE's Involvement

MTE is proud to have provided structural engineering services for the elevator and skylight development in Simcoe Hall.

This project involved the complex installation of a 4-stop elevator and the construction of an intermediate floor at Simcoe Hall, a Toronto heritage building in 1924. Our structural team also designed structural support to accommodate installing new skylights above Room 240 in Simcoe Hall. MTE designed a temporary platform to facilitate the construction work, including reinforcement of the existing roof Simcoe Hall trusses.