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Global design and technology firm IBI Group has been named lead architect on the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) Line 1 Subway Enhancement Program. In partnership with prime consultant WSP, IBI Group will manage the review and development of facility station modification requirements for the 11-year program, set to deliver capacity upgrades to manage increased ridership in the near and long term. The project builds on the firm’s recent transportation infrastructure contract wins, including its design role as part of the Acciona-Ghella joint venture on Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Expansion.
“We are proud to work together with WSP and the TTC to support its goal of improved customer experience, safety and satisfaction,” said IBI Group Director and Senior Practice Lead, Architecture, Lisa D’Abbondanza. “The TTC’s Enhancement Program also supports the continued growth of the City of Toronto, making the benefits of a healthy public transit system more accessible
The construction industry is incredibly broad, covering everything from hanging shelves in someone’s home through to infrastructure projects that traverse national borders and push the envelope of current engineering capabilities.
Both these types of project are equally important, minor home renovations can have a major impact on someone’s life by improving the aesthetics of where they live or by making it easier for them to perform everyday tasks. On the other hand, a major infrastructure project is going to improve the safety, security, or quality of life for thousands or even millions of people.
While both are just as important and equally noble, only major projects come with the prestige and widespread recognition. This is why many architects, project managers, engineers, planners, and other construction professionals dream of building something that will leave a mark on history.