Trailblazing women look forward to a new era at Women in Construction Gala May 2023

Women from all aspects of construction, from CEOs to those on the tools, shared their stories of success and struggle during the inaugural Women in Construction Gala. The gala, held recently in Vaughan, Ont., was hosted by the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) and drew over 400 women and allies.

Tommy Thompson Park Staff Appreciation Day - September 2020

On September 11th, 2020 Somerville Construction held an “Appreciation Day” to celebrate the hard work of its employees, subcontractors, and business advisors during the COVID-19 pandemic. We felt it was important to give back to everyone who has worked very hard through this difficult year. The event was held at Tommy Thompson Park which is nearing completion. The amazing Food Dudes provided delicious food and treats using their food truck.

Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Park - October 2019

Together with Soletanche Bachy Canada we have been successfully been awarded the bid to undertake significant public realm improvements as part of the Bathurst Quay Streetscape & Public Realm Improvement Plan on behalf of the City of Toronto. Among the first phase of work will include dockwall rehabilitation between the Billy Bishop Airport Tunnel and eastern edge of Eireann Quay, new pedestrian plaza and paths, and enhancements around Ireland Park. Work has commenced and will continue through 2020. This exciting new project was designed by Scott Torrance Landscape Architects. We attended the official project launch on October 25th, 2019 which was attended by Mayor John Tory and Councillor Joe Cressy.

Tommy Thompson Park - September 2019

Somerville Construction is very excited to announce we have commenced work For the City of Toronto on new improvements to Tommy Thompson Park at the foot of Leslie Street in the City of Toronto Port Lands. This revitalization project will improve the visitor experience at the entrance to Tommy Thompson Park with a new washroom pavilion, new parking lot, together with redesigned landscape elements. The new pavilion building will have highly anticipated public washrooms, a water fountain, bike racks, outdoor gathering spaces, and storage for park programs.

Somerville News Update - January 2019

2018 was a busy year for the Somerville team. Our construction division completed Bellevue Square Park in Kensington Market and a number of key components for the Bentway that came to life under the Gardiner Expressway. Other construction projects included dockwall repairs to the Jarvis and Yonge Street slips and the ongoing revitalization of Queen’s Park North that saw Phase 1 completed on time and budget in December with Phase 2 now underway and projected for completion by August 2019. Our consulting division achieved some milestones in 2018 with the approval of Royal Park’s Bline Condos in Etobicoke that commences construction in the coming weeks, the approval and construction of Berkshire Axis’ new industrial condo project in Vaughan, and the approval and registration of 2 other multi-tenant industrial projects in Brampton and Vaughan.

Bellevue Square Park - July 2018

After nearly two years of construction, the park in Kensington Market has finally reopened with some necessary upgrades including a new splash pad for kids, more greenery, and accessible washrooms.  Bellevue Square Park has long been the market's quintessential summer hangout spot, and Pedestrian Sundays haven't been quite the same without.

Queen's Park North - March 2018

We have recently kicked off one of the City’s newest park revitalization projects which will see Queen’s Park North undergo a significant facelift bringing new and upgraded permanent walkways, an improved pedestrian and jogging path, an enhanced promenade connecting the Highlanders Monument to the Canada and King Edward VII plazas and will see additional and enhanced plantings contributing to the existing extensive tree canopy that the park offers. Commencing in March 2018 the first phase of the revitalization will be completed in 2018 with Phase 2 being completed in 2019.

Moises De Lima Joins Somerville Construction - March 2018

Moises is our newest member of the management team at Somerville. He has 17 years of experience on “the tools” as a carpenter having started his career with Somerville in 2001. As our newest “Project Manager” Moises will report to Tony Vizzini, Somerville’s Lead Construction Manager, and will be an integral part of our current park revitalization projects including Bellevue Square Park and Queen’s Park North.

The Bentway makes magic in a hostile urban space beneath the Gardiner - January 5 2018

Somerville Construction is extremely proud to be part of the team currently working on The Bentway which saw the new skating trail open to the public January 6th, 2018. Somerville has, since the summer of 2017, installed new IPE decking for the future events stage, is currently completing interior finishes to washroom, maintenance and Zamboni facilities, and will be installing miscellaneous metal finishing throughout the site over the coming months.

Eva's Phoenix Wins Canadian Green Building Award 'Best Interior Design' - Fall 2017

Eva's Phoenix transforms 3810m2 of a 1930s heritage-designated municipal waterworks into a 50-bed transitional housing, education, and skills training centre for 16- to 24-year olds actively transitioning out of homelessness. 

Bellevue Square Park Revitalization - October 1, 2017

Somerville Construction is currently working on the exciting revitalization of Bellevue Square Park in Kensington Market, Toronto. Designed by Planning Partnership and Forrec the new park will introduce a splash pad, washroom pavilion, children’s playground, adult workout furniture, and many areas for local residents to socialize and relax. We are excited to see the park nearing completion.

These Toronto pups can’t get enough of Berczy Park’s new dog fountain - Toronto Life - July 7, 2017

Toronto’s dog lovers and their pet pooches have fallen hard for the new canine-covered fountain at St. Lawrence’s recently renovated Berczy Park. Despite some skateboard-inflicted damage to the porcelain paw of a golden retriever, humans and animals alike have been enjoying posing next to and playing in the water. Here, some of the best pics of Berczy’s furry visitors.