SAQ's Montreal
automated centre
(CAM)
Industrial
Institutional
Transformative project for the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) involving the construction of the Montreal Automated Centre, the company’s first fully automated distribution warehouse. This was the SAQ’s largest infrastructure project in 30 years which also facilitated the redevelopment of a portion of the main warehouse in Montréal.
CLIENT
Société des alcools du Québec
Location
Montréal
Timeline
2024 to 2026
Surface area
expansion of 17,850 sq. m.
PRIMARY CHALLENGES
- Strict delivery timeline with a fixed completion date for construction work to allow the equipment supplier to begin the installation work and follow a predetermined sequence.
- Coordination with the equipment supplier, a European designer and provider of automated conveyor systems and pallet unloaders.
- Creation of an elevated walkway that links the primary warehouse to the new extension.
- Continuity of operations in the adjacent Montréal distribution centre connected to the automated centre expansion.
DECASULT’S CONTRIBUTION
Strategic advice
- Governance
Support with a focus on collaboration
- Workshop facilitation and delivery
Budget estimate and management
- Project budget preparation
- Cost control consultation
- Cost tracking and control
Dispute prevention and resolution
- Contract management
Performance analysis and optimization
- Risk and opportunity management
- Documentation management
- Reporting, indicators and dashboards
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