Update on New Mosque and Community Centre Project – July 2024
Assalam u Alaikum
The New Mosque Project Team has advertised the opportunity to bid for Building Shell work on the Open Platform of MERX. Please bid by going on the following link.
https://www.merx.com/
The closing date is July 15.
IAOS Board
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – July 11, 2024
The flooring work is progressing well on site. As part of the first phase, the plumbing
contractor has completed the sewer lines and is currently working on storm lines.
The project team had presented bids received for in-floor heating, to the Board, and this work
has also been contracted out. The in-floor heating work has to be completed before the flooring
contractor finishes its job.
The project team has placed the building shell package contract(s) on MERX. This is a forum
allowing any contractor to bid, as instructed by the Board. The closing date is being extended to
July 22, 2024. Please let any contractors wanting to bid will find the bid package here:
https://www.merx.com/solicitations/open-bids/IAOS-New-Mosque-Building-
Shell/0000273431?origin=0
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – June 27, 2024
Alhamdulillah, the work of fabrication and erecting steel structure of the new Mosque is complete.
The project team is working on floating the tenders for framing, roofing and windows, once again, on a public platform enabling any contractor to bid for them. Link will be provided on the IAOS website to access the bid packages In sha Allah.
In the meantime, the project team has given the go-ahead to the flooring contractor to mobilize flooring work. The flooring contractor has started the work on site. The project team has presented bids received for in-floor heating, to the Board, as this work must be completed before the flooring contractor finishes its job. The project team is waiting for the Board to approve the contractor recommended.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – June 13, 2024
In sha Allah, the work of erecting steel columns as well as installing roof joists is going to be finished this week. As evident in the pictures, one can now see the main sections of the new IAOS Mosque building and the roof sheets have also been installed.
The project team has presented its analysis of bids for the next phase of work i.e. Framing of the building to the IAOS Board. The IAOS Board has directed the Project Team to float the bids for framing, roofing windows, once again due to lower number of bids received in the first invitation. The Project Team will now put these bids on a public platform enabling any contractor to bid for them. Link will be provided on the IAOS website to access the bid packages.
In the meantime, the Project Team has given the go-ahead to the flooring contractor to mobilize flooring work. The Project team is also evaluating bids received for in-floor heating as this work must be completed before the flooring contractor finishes its job.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – May 30, 2024
Alhamdulillah, the work of erecting steel columns as well as installing roof joists is going to be finished very soon. As evident in the pictures, one can now see the main sections of the new IAOS Mosque building. The contractor intends to complete this work by the second week of June, In sha Allah and is currently focused on finer details of the contract such as dome structure, and structure for roof top mechanical units as well as quality assurance.
The project team has presented its analysis of bids for the next phase of work i.e. Framing of the building to the IAOS Board. In sha Allah the project team will proceed as per the direction of the Board when the decision is made. The Project Team is still evaluating the roofing and windows bids.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – May 16, 2024
Alhamdulillah, the work of erecting steel columns as well as installing roof joists is progressing very well. As evident in the pictures, one can now see the main sections of the new IAOS Mosque building. The contractor intends to complete this work by the end of May In sha Allah. days.
The project team has presented its analysis of bids for the next phase of work i.e. Framing of the building to the IAOS Board. In sha Allah the project team will proceed as per the direction of the Board when the decision is made. The Project Team is still evaluating the roofing and windows bids.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – May 2, 2024
Alhamdulillah, the off-site steel work for structural components, including roof joists has been completed and the completed material has arrived on the site. The contractor intends to recommence erecting the columns in a couple of days.
The project team is working with bidders to help them fine tune the bids for roofing, exterior shell package including steel stud/exterior sheathing, and windows. Bids are expected in the next week, In sha Allah. The project team will then evaluate the bids and present recommendations to the IAOS Board, some time later in May Insha Allah.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – March 28, 2024
The project team is happy to report significant progress in this update to the community.
Alhamdulillah, the off-site steel work for structural components has been completed and the completed columns have started arriving on the site. The contractor commenced erecting the columns (see pictures) on Wednesday March 27. This week the steel columns will be erected in the front section of the building. After the front section columns are erected, the contractor will wait for joists / decking that will arrive in two weeks Insha Allah, to complete work on the remaining columns.
Alhamdulillah, the City of Regina has approved the final interior designs of the new Masjid. This completes all approvals that were required from the City.
The project team has floated the next three project tenders for roofing, exterior shell package including steel stud/exterior sheathing, and windows. Bids are expected in the next couple of weeks. If sufficient bids are received the project team will evaluate the bids and present recommendations to the IAOS Board, some time later in April Insha Allah.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – February 29, 2024
Off-site steel work for structural components that are being made at the Contractor’s premises is progressing well and the steel will be brought over when ready In sha Allah. It is expected that the work on site for erection of steel columns will start after three weeks In sha Allah.
The City of Regina had asked for additional details on the interior. These details have been provided to the City today. Approval from the City is expected in the next few days In sha Allah. This will be the final approval required from the City.
The next project tenders of mechanical, electrical, and architectural steel works are final and can be floated anytime.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – February 1, 2024
Alhamdolillah on-site work for masonry which included the stairwell on the west side and the elevator well on the east side are complete (see pictures).
Off-site steel work is also underway. These are structural components that are being made at the Contractor’s premises and will be brought over when ready In sha Allah. Off-site fabrication has began after receipt of steel by contractor. An order for steel joists has also been placed by the contractor.
The Project Team is waiting for the approval of the final application of interior details by the City of Regina. Approval from the City is expected in the next few weeks In sha Allah. This will be the final approval required from the City.
The next project tenders of mechanical, electrical, and architectural steel works are final and can be floated anytime.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – December 21, 2023
Alhamdolillah, after the foundation work completion, the underground civil works are also complete, with the stormwater sewer and sanitary connections to the City of Regina systems and the sanitary connections to the building all done.
On the building side of things, there is good news as well. The City of Regina has approved the building shell permit after receiving the Energy Plan for the building from IAOS consultants.
The Project is now moving to the next phase. On-site work for masonry has started (see pictures). Off-site work for structural steel work has also commenced.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – December 7, 2023
Alhamdolillah, the foundation work is now complete.
The civil works contractor has connected the stormwater sewer and sanitary connections to the City of Regina systems after coordinating with the City. The contractor is now working to connect the sewer with the building (see picture). The underground works will be completed in the next few days In sha Allah.
On the building side of things, a response from the City of Regina was received on November 15 regarding the building shell permit last month. The City asked for some additional corrections as well as the Energy Plan for the building. The Project Team is working with consultants to provide the required information to the City by next week.
Bids were received for the next phase of construction – structural steel work and masonry work. The Project Team forwarded recommendations for the award of these two work packages to the lowest bidders, to the IAOS Board. The Board has approved the recommendations and given the green light to proceed with the work. IAOS has sent agreements to the selected structural steel and masonry works contractors and the work on these two components will commence soon In sha Allah.
The Project Team is also working with the Architect to finalize interior design concept. These details will be finalized soon In sha Allah, and a presentation will be made to the Board for approval of interior design concept, in January In sha Allah.
Bi-Weekly New Mosque Update from Project Team – November 23, 2023
Alhamdolillah, the grade beam was completed on November 10 as indicated in the previous Bi-weekly update. Care was taken to properly cure the concrete for several days after completion. Finishing work such as earth fill is currently going on. After that the site will be ready for erection of walls, In sha Allah.
The civil works contractor is also on site and work on underground civil works including water, sewer and storm water lines and several other underground civil works components, is progressing well. The contractor is ready to connect the stormwater sewer and sanitary connections to the City of Regina systems and is coordinating with the City authorities to identify the best dates for this work. It is expected that the underground civil works will be completed in the next two weeks In sha Allah.
On the building side of things, a response from the City of Regina was received on November 15 regarding the building shell permit last month. The City has asked for some additional corrections as well as the Energy Plan for the building. The Project Team is working with consultants to provide the required information to the City.
Bids were received for the next phase of construction – structural steel work and masonry work. The Project Team has forwarded recommendations for the award of these two work packages to the lowest bidders, to the IAOS Board. If the Board approves the recommendations and gives a green light to proceed with the work, agreements will be signed with the selected structural steel and masonry works contractors and the work on these two components will commence In sha Allah.
The Project Team is also working with the Architect to finalize interior design concept. These details will be finalized soon In sha Allah, and a presentation will be made to the Board for approval of interior design concept.