Centre culturel
afro-canadien
de Montréal (CCAM)
Culture, sports, and recreation
Heritage
This flagship project involves the creation of an inclusive cultural space in Montreal whose mission is to “preserve and promote the cultural and artistic heritage of Black communities through innovation and cultural exchange.”
For this project, the CCAM acquired the former École des beaux-arts in downtown Montréal and plans to renovate and expand the building.
CLIENT
Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montréal (CCAM)
Location
Montréal
Timeline
2024 to 2026
Surface area
4,180 sq. m. (45,000 sq. ft.)
PRIMARY CHALLENGES
- Restoration of a heritage building that had been empty for several decades and the construction of a new wing to house the auditorium.
- This project required several complex processes and approvals due to the heritage status of the existing building.
- Integration of the needs of future users and several external stakeholders.
- Managing an NPO’s first real-estate project.
DECASULT’S CONTRIBUTION
Comprehensive project management and delivery
Strategic advice
- Governance
- Delivery method selection
- Procurement
Budget estimate and management
- Construction costs estimate
- Project budget preparation
- Financial cost consultation
- Cost tracking and control
Performance analysis and optimization
- Value analysis
- Risk and opportunity management
- Project commissioning management
“DECASULT understood our vision and ambition and was able to mobilize their best employees to help us to deliver a unique legacy project that was dreamt of by several generations. Their unwavering support allowed us to forge ahead and build a living cultural space of sharing and gathering for Black communities.”
Allen Alexandre
CCAM Founder and General Manager
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