Canadian Tire Bolton Distribution Centre

SUSTAINABLE SITE

A priority of Canadian Tire Bolton Distribution Centre was to limit the disruption of natural hydrology and eliminate on-site contaminants. As such, the project implemented a thorough stormwater management plan through criteria outlined by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to increase on-site infiltration and reduce pollution from stormwater runoff. This was accomplished through many strategies including rooftop storage, control flow strategies, and a large stormwater management pond. Prior to construction, contaminated soils were remediated in order to reduce the exposure of both humans and wildlife to potentially hazardous material. The location of this project enabled Canadian Tire to be mindful with the exterior of their distribution centre. In order to prevent light pollution the project implemented a thoughtful lighting design that prevents light from trespassing off the site. In addition, a white roof was installed on the building to reflect sunlight and reduce the heat island effect. In order to encourage sustainable alternative transportation for their employees and visitors to the site Canadian Tire installed secure and covered bicycle racks, as well as thirty (30) electric vehicle charging stations.

WATER EFFIECENCY

Canadian Tire Bolton Distribution Centre was designed to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and waste water systems by selecting vegetation that requires no irrigation, reducing the need for potable water for irrigation by 100%. Additionally, efficient plumbing fixtures were installed to reduce interior water use by 36%.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Canadian Tire Bolton Distribution Centre achieved an incredible energy savings of 46% over ASHRAE 90.1-2007 standards do the meticulously-selected, energy efficient HVAC, lighting and process equipment, which were all well-commissioned. This drastic savings is due to multiple high performance building design strategies that were implemented to improve the overall efficiency of the building, including: high efficiency motors on all material handling units; high efficiency air conditioning units and domestic hot water heaters; daylight controls; enthalpy wheel exhaust air energy recovery; and, padding at all docks to prevent air leakage and thermal loss. The building’s energy systems are monitored through advanced energy metering and a building automation system (BAS). This system in combination with a long-term continuous performance measurement and verification plan for load and efficiency monitoring can pin-point deficiencies and provide corrective action to ensure energy savings are realized.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Over 25%, by cost, of the materials used to build the Canadian Tire Bolton Distribution Centre contained recycled content, thereby reducing impacts resulting from extraction and processing of virgin materials. Additionally, an incredible 72%, by cost, of building materials were sourced locally. Through effective waste management practices on site over 92% of construction waste generated was recycled or reused.

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

During construction, methods based on the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA’s) Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality During Construction were strictly followed to maintain a clean construction space, limit contamination of materials from off-gassing and limit exhaust from equipment operating on site. In order to minimize building occupant exposure to potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants materials installed inside the weather barrier, such as adhesives, paints, flooring and composite wood were selected with low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) contents. Additionally, a building-wide Green Cleaning Policy has been enacted to reduce the exposure of building occupants and maintenance personnel to potentially hazardous chemicals which can adversely affect air quality, human health and building systems. Furthermore, in order to ensure a comfortable thermal environment heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems were designed to meet the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 55-2004.

INNOVATION

In order to ensure the sustainability goals implemented throughout design and construction were carried into building operations, Canadian Tire Bolton Distribution Centre implemented a Reduced Mercury Lighting Plan to ensure that low mercury lamps will be purchased in the future and that the lamps will be properly disposed of at the end of their life, and an Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control and Landscape Management Plan to minimize the effect of chemicals, waste water, solid waste, and air pollution on the surrounding area. Canadian Tire Bolton Distribution Centre’s LEED® Gold certification is a testament to the project’s sustainable design and construction efforts.