The Construction Source

DIALOG and HOK have come together to create a world-class event centre for the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC). With the new venue, CMLC seeks to elevate the spectator, athlete, and performer experi- ence in Calgary and build on the Rivers District Master Plan. To manage the complex con- struction delivery of the $550-million project, construc- tion firms CANA Management and Mortenson Construction have been selected for their in-depth local knowledge and experience in construction of sport and entertainment ven- ues across North America. “The event centre will be a year-round entertainment fa- cility that will serve as an ex- traordinary civic amenity for Calgarians and visitors to en- joy for generations to come,” said Kate Thompson, president of CMLC. “First and foremost, we were looking for a team to work alongside us for the next five years. We are confident in our selection of DIALOG + HOK and CANA + Mortenson based on their collective experience, capabilities, and understanding to deliver a venue that demon- strates Calgary’s pride and spir- it.” CMLC initiated the procure- ment process in January with a series of request for proposals (RFPs) to select the prime de- sign consultant (PDC) team, the construction management (CM) team, and specialty consultants for structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. The pro- cess involved an evaluation committee comprising CMLC, the City of Calgary, and Calgary JUNE 2020 CMLC reveals project team for Calgary’s new event centre Photo: Joshua Lawrence