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May 19, 2008
BRADLEY FEHR
A carpenter builds a form for a concrete section that will become part of Burnaby Firehall No. 7.
Bynett Construction nails the job at Burnaby Firehall No. 7
The general/foundation/carpentry contractor on the Burnaby Firehall No. 7 project is Bynett Construction Services Ltd. Musson Cattell Mackay Partnership is the architect.
A number of contractors are involved with the project, including CWD Formworks Ltd., Whistler Welding Services Ltd. (structural steel), Dominion Masonry Ltd., Marine Roofing and Sheet Metal (roofing), Universal Mechanical Contractors Ltd., Robertson Walls and Ceilings (drywall) and K&C Electric Ltd.
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