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This year, the AMTS Technical Session Committee is pleased to offer a series of exclusive on-site tours, giving delegates the opportunity to explore local facilities and innovative technologies firsthand. Space is limited, with spots allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that some tours may require the ability to climb stairs due to site conditions. CSA approve footwear is required on tours.



OBOA TOURS

AMTS 2026: Caivan ABIC - Tour - Tuesday Oct 6 (9:30 AM)

ABIC (Advanced Building Innovation Company) is state‑of‑the‑art 105,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Ottawa—one of Canada’s most advanced MMC operations. ABIC utilizes robotics, autonomous and human‑operated systems, and digital production technologies to deliver between five and seven homes per day on a single shift. Delegates will be guided through the facility, to view how this factory helps to streamline the construction process.

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AMTS 2026: Centre Block Rehabilitation - Parliament Hill - Tour - Wed, Oct 7 (9:30 AM)

The Centre Block rehabilitation project is the largest, most complex project to rehabilitate a heritage building ever in Canada. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is using innovative approaches and technologies to deliver the project. When the Centre Block reopens, it will be ready to meet the needs of a 21st-century Parliament for years to come. The group will tour the site. Time permitting, stops will include: • Parliament Welcome Centre excavation • Senate and House of Commons Chambers • Select heritage spaces • Demolition works underway

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AMTS 2026: Centre Block Rehabilitation - Parliament Hill - Tour - Wed, Oct 7 (1:30 PM)

The Centre Block rehabilitation project is the largest, most complex project to rehabilitate a heritage building ever in Canada. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is using innovative approaches and technologies to deliver the project. When the Centre Block reopens, it will be ready to meet the needs of a 21st-century Parliament for years to come. The group will tour the site. Time permitting, stops will include: • Parliament Welcome Centre excavation • Senate and House of Commons Chambers • Select heritage spaces • Demolition works underway

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AMTS 2026: NRC Facility Tour - Monday, October 5th (1:30 PM)

This tour will take delegates through four testing facilities located on the NRC grounds, including: • Fire safety testing facility, • Sound Transmission (Acoustic) Testing, • Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities, and • Civil infrastructure and related structures testing facilities

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