Linsford Place is a five-building wood-frame affordable housing development that provides 64 homes for residents. The project was delivered in two phases. First, two new buildings were constructed. Next, the existing buildings were abated and demolished to make way for three additional residential structures.
The project was completed three months ahead of schedule. As a result, residents were able to move into their new homes earlier than anticipated.
During preconstruction, the team used a design-build approach supported by Lean construction and integrated project delivery (IPD) principles.
Daily standups and weekly pull-planning sessions helped the team coordinate activities, solve challenges, and improve workflow. In addition, the team developed safe work procedures, utility connection plans, and restoration strategies to support efficient delivery.
A land swap agreement between the City of Leduc and Alberta Seniors Housing Corporation played a key role in the project’s success. The agreement relocated a park from the southwest corner of the site to the northeast corner. This approach allowed residents to remain in their homes during construction. They then moved directly into the new buildings before demolition work began.
The framing contractor also used off-site prefabrication to help maintain the schedule. Habitat for Humanity produced shop drawings from consultant CAD files and assembled wood-frame wall panels in a prefab yard. Meanwhile, crews completed the building foundations on site. Once the site was ready, the panels were delivered in sequence and installed efficiently. This approach helped keep the project on schedule and contributed to its early completion.
