St-Cathy’s Student Residence

Jenaco received the contract for plumbing (cold water, hot water, booster) and natural gas for the St-Cathy’s Student Residence construction project in the Ville-Marie borough. The design introduced a level of complexity that differed from other construction projects. From the start of the planning phase, the process required significant efforts from the team in 3D modeling and coordination.

The first major difference is undoubtedly merging three existing independent buildings of variable height (4 and 6 floors), into a single one of 11 floors. Then, we add the variable of conserving several existing components of each of the buildings and blending them with the new sections. Finally, when connecting and unifying the buildings, the people working on the project must take into account that the floors of the three structures are not necessarily the same height.

In such a context, it is extremely important to prepare the plumbing work, with its hundreds of meters of piping, down to the most minute details. This is all the more true since the structure made of steel with beams that are impossible to cross requires precise actions. It is particularly important to properly identify the location of the various sanitary equipment (sinks, toilets, baths, etc.) and to integrate the piping in the right places.

Attention to every detail.

“Luckily, we have an experienced team that is capable of detecting anomalies and, above all, correcting them. I take my hat off to our 3D designers who are working miracles in this very special case.”

The thoroughness displayed by both this team and the coordination team means that Jenaco can flag critical elements to be corrected to the client and facilitate the work of its pipe fitters when the time comes. Given the location of the building on Sainte-Catherine Street, the coordination work will also be crucial, particularly when connecting to the services buried under the street.

Additionally, this project, scheduled for completion in May 2026, encompasses several distinct features. Specifically, the work includes the installation and programming of a comprehensive protection system to detect water leaks in each housing unit. This highlights the client's commitment to ensuring the safety and comfort of future residents. Moreover, the integration of three commercial establishments, including two restaurants, on the ground floor presents unique challenges within a residential housing complex.

In short, a team of approximately six pipefitters will be deployed to work on this contract. Work on this project is under the supervision of general contractor Magil, with whom Jenaco has completed several other major projects.