Phase 2 of Canderel's Bell Campus Project Granted Leed New Construction Certification

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 24, 2011) - Phase 2 of the Bell Campus project, located on Nuns' Island has been granted LEED New Construction (NC) Certification under the Canada Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system. Developed by Canderel in coordination with the project architect Brian Elsden Burrows of the Architex Group and LEED consultants Rubin & Rotman Associates and Martin Roy & Associés, Phase 2 of the Bell Campus was designed, constructed and developed with sustainable building principles in mind. The certification of the 235,000 square foot Phase 2 completes the LEED accreditation process for the Bell Campus development. Phases 1 and 2 combined bring the total of LEED NC certified space to over 840,000 square feet of rentable area. 

Phase 2 of the Bell Campus includes sustainable features such as bicycle storage and changing rooms, water efficient landscaping and the latest in mechanical and building systems so as to minimize energy and water consumption. It is designed to be in excess of 30% more efficient than current energy efficiency standards. During the construction phase, measures were taken to ensure the use of locally sourced and recycled materials and to divert more than 75% of construction waste from landfill.

"We are proud of our LEED initiatives and accreditations which are in keeping with our commitment to sustainability and a healthier environment," said Jonathan Wener, Chairman and CEO of the Canderel Group of Companies. "I am particularly pleased with our team who ensured that the Bell Campus has made a significant and lasting contribution to greening Montreal." 

ABOUT CANDEREL

The Canderel Group of Companies is comprised of several fully integrated, commercial real estate companies with its headquarters in Montreal. Since 1975, Canderel has grown to become one of the most successful real estate development and management organizations in eastern Canada. Founded by Jonathan Wener, Canderel has established an enviable reputation for its integrity as a major real estate development company and for its sound judgment and knowledge of the commercial, multi-residential and industrial real estate business.

Over the years, Canderel has been intimately involved in all aspects of commercial property development, including land assembly, acquisition and disposal, planning, design, construction, project management, leasing, finance, and property and asset management. The group's principal development activities are in the office, commercial, industrial and residential markets of Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, in Canada. Canderel's success to date is largely a reflection of its unique ability to direct all facets of real estate projects, either on its own behalf, for its clients, or in joint venture with partners.