On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Siavash Mohajer, the senior director of construction at Public Services and Procurement Canada about renovation of the Centre Block of Parliament in Ottawa, a massive project to transform the structure for the 21st century while preserving its heritage aspects.
He also spoke to the new underground vistors reception area, a new addition which is not only a more welcoming way for tourists and other visitors to see Parliament but also serves as a substantial security upgrade. Mohajer detailed improvements to Canada’s seat of democracy including extensive seismic mitigation and strengthening of IT, ventilation and other infrastructure.