PCL raises the roof on BMO Field

PCL is in the middle of Phase 2 renovations of BMO Field adding a canopy to the open-air stadium

PCL raised the roof at Toronto’s BMO Field with the help of a 600-ton crane as construction continues on Phase 2 of the stadium expansion.
The massive roof trusses will be supported by four super-columns constructed in each corner of the stadium. The super-columns have been engineered to plug into bedrock using a system of micro piles drilled 7 meters into the ground.
The east and west roof canopies are being built on-site in sections, and the south canopy will be assembled on-site as one massive structure, to be lifted into position by the 600-ton and 450-ton crane.
PCL Senior project manager Neil Barrows walks you through the crane lift and explains the complex engineering and planning involved in creating a new stadium within an existing structure.

PCL completed the first phase of the two-year BMO Field Expansion project, a 12-month renovation compressed into just eight months, in time for Toronto FC’s home opener in May, 2015.
Phase 1 included expansion of the east grandstand adding 8,400 new seats, the addition of a continuous concourse level and kitchen, and enhancements to washrooms, concessions, and executive suite spaces.
A potential third phase has been factored in, with completion for May, 2017, that would enable BMO Field to accommodate a CFL field if required.
ICON Venue Group was selected to oversee the design and construction of the stadium renovations. ICON has served as project manager/owner’s representative for 10 of the 13 MLS Stadiums that have been constructed or renovated in the last 11 years. Gensler has been selected as Architect of Record and designed the stadium renovations.