Contract Administration

LEA staff implement quality assurance programs to ensure that projects are constructed according to specifications and meet all the required standards. We monitor construction schedules and maintain cost control procedures to facilitate completion on time and within budget.

Whether it be a small project in a remote region, utilizing labour intensive techniques, or a sophisticated multidisciplinary project in a congested urban centre, LEA can assist in making it a success.

LEA offers the following services:

• Project management and construction audits
• Construction contract administration
• Liaison with approving authorities
• Construction scheduling
• Arbitration and settlement of construction claims
• Performance monitoring and compliance testing
• Preparation and submission of as-constructed record drawings
• Traffic management during construction-detour design
• Coordination of specializing testing agencies
• Quantity verification and progress certification
• Management of public consultation and involvement processes
• Procurement services for critical materials and equipment
• Risk management and loss mitigation consulting
• Evaluation of environmental and job site safety considerations
• Management of joint venture project teams
• Technical assistance to both owners and contractors
• On-the-job training for client staff
• Topographical and construction surveying
• Temporary works planning and design
• Review of shop drawings
• Maintenance of construction records

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Fort York Boulevard, Bathurst Street and Lakeshore Boulevard • This project entailed the new construction of a 4-lane urban collector road adjacent to a historical Fort York. The road will serve to raise the profile of Fort York as a historical landmark and expose the Fort to the travelling public by improving visibility, accessibility and aesthetics, providing facilities for public transit and tour buses. Click here to read about contributions to the project from Roger du Toit Architects Limited
Regional Road 25 • LEA were retained by the Regional Municipality of Halton to prepare detailed design drawings and construction contract administration for the rehabilitation of Regional Road 25 from north of Highway 401, northerly 7.3 km.
Davenport Road, Reconstruction of Pavements and Sidewalks • Davenport Road between Lansdowne and Dufferin and between Salem Avenue North and Turner, is a four-lane roadway, with many residential sideroads joining, some of which are oneway operation. Over the length of the project there is 24 hour curbside parking, a bicycle lane on the outside, and two travelled lanes in the centre of the roadway.
Dundas Street West Resurfacing and Sidewalk Replacement • Design and construction supervision were required for the replacement of curb and sidewalk on Dundas Street West from Quebec Avenue to Runnymede Road. The project included street furniture, large tree planters, garbage and recycling bins, light poles, bus stops and other features.
Davenport Road, Reconstruction of Pavements and Sidewalks • Davenport Road between Lansdowne and Dufferin and between Salem Avenue North and Turner, is a four-lane roadway, with many residential sideroads joining, some of which are oneway operation. Over the length of the project there is 24 hour curbside parking, a bicycle lane on the outside, and two travelled lanes in the centre of the roadway.
GO Transit Bus Terminal - Union Station • LEA were reatined by GO Transit to provide preliminary and detailed desing for a new bus terminal to replace the existing CP Express Building that extends between Bay and Yonge Streets south of Front Street adjacent to Union Station, Toronto.