The installation of prefabricated building modules marks a significant construction milestone for Îles Courcelles, a four-storey affordable housing development taking shape in Dorval, Quebec.
The project will deliver 82 affordable and subsidized rental units for independent adults aged 55 and older. Magil Construction and Tisseur were awarded the design-build contract by the Office municipal d’habitation de Montréal, working in collaboration with the City of Dorval.
Bonneville is partnering on the modular component, combining off-site manufacturing with on-site construction. The installation process involves coordination across design, transportation, lifting and assembly.
The building is planned to include shared spaces intended to support community life, a landscaped courtyard and underground parking with sustainable mobility features.
Residents will also have access to nearby retail businesses, healthcare services, recreational facilities and public transit.
Design work began in August 2024. With prefabricated modules now being installed, the project is progressing towards its targeted completion in spring 2027.
The development brings together Magil, Tisseur, Bonneville, OMHM, the City of Dorval and other project partners through a delivery approach that integrates modular manufacturing and conventional on-site construction.
The Îles Courcelles development adds 82 affordable and subsidized rental homes to Dorval's housing supply, with a focus on independent adults aged 55 and older. Its modular delivery model also demonstrates how off-site manufacturing can be coordinated with on-site construction for a multi-storey residential project.
For Quebec's construction sector, the project highlights the role of collaboration among design-build contractors, modular manufacturers and public housing partners in delivering affordable residential developments.
Source: Magil.
