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GCL Builds
About
GCL Builds is a full-service construction management and general contracting firm.
In depth construction management, strong pre-construction services, sound philosophy, and expertise in estimating and engineering has launched GCL Builds Limited to the forefront of Toronto’s construction industry.
Their vision is to provide the best possible construction services within a safe, stimulating, and inviting environment for our contractors, clients, residents and employees. GCL Builds strives to be the leading construction firm in Toronto. Our experienced management team directs a talented crew of construction professionals dedicated to producing an exceptional, prompt and precise product.
Fields of Expertise
Construction / Contractor
Buildings
Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.
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RANK
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Name
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Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Height
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| 1 | The St. Regis Toronto | 276.9 m / 908 ft | |
| 2 | Rainier Square | 258.2 m / 847 ft | |
| 3 | Amazon Tower I | 159.7 m / 524 ft | |
| 4 | Amazon Tower II | 158.8 m / 521 ft | |
| 5 | Century Square | 116.1 m / 381 ft | |
| 6 | West 8th | 109.7 m / 360 ft | |
| 7 | Pure Spirit Condominiums | 102 m / 335 ft | |
| 8 | Second & Seneca Building | 96 m / 315 ft | |
| 9 | Tower 333 | 89.6 m / 294 ft | |
| 10 | Fifth and Yesler Tower | 73.5 m / 241 ft |
Videos
16 September 2014
Stainless Steel Claddings for High-Rise Architecture
Especially during the last 20 years stainless steel has become an approved and much valued cladding material for sophisticated architecture. Starting with the first architectural...
Research
11 October 2021
As the first in-person CTBUH International Conference after the Covid-19 shutdowns in 2020, the 2022 program contains an exuberant and exciting roster of presenters and...
Global News
21 September 2021
Seattle Mixed-Use Tower Has Welcomed Residents
The Residences at Rainier Square have started welcoming their first occupants as of this summer. Located in downtown Seattle, the mixed-use project from Wright Runstad...
Associated companies
LCL Builds (2021)
Lewis Builds Corporation (2011)
Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC (1996)
Lease & Leighland (1989)
Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.
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RANK
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Name
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Completion
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Height
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Floors
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Function
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| 1 | The St. Regis Toronto | Toronto | 2012 |
277 m / 908 ft |
63 | Residential / Hotel |
| 2 | Rainier Square | Seattle | 2020 |
258 m / 847 ft |
58 | Residential / Office |
| 3 | Amazon Tower I | Seattle | 2016 |
160 m / 524 ft |
37 | Office |
| 4 | Amazon Tower II | Seattle | 2017 |
159 m / 521 ft |
37 | Office |
| 5 | Century Square | Seattle | 1986 |
116 m / 381 ft |
30 | Office |
| 6 | West 8th | Seattle | 2009 |
110 m / 360 ft |
28 | Office |
| 7 | Pure Spirit Condominiums | Toronto | 2009 |
102 m / 335 ft |
32 | Residential / Retail |
| 8 | Second & Seneca Building | Seattle | 1991 |
96 m / 315 ft |
22 | Office |
| 9 | Tower 333 | Bellevue | 2008 |
90 m / 294 ft |
20 | Office |
| 10 | Fifth and Yesler Tower | Seattle | 2009 |
74 m / 241 ft |
17 | Office |
| 11 | Luma | Seattle | 2016 |
73 m / 240 ft |
24 | Residential |
| 12 | 144 Park Condominiums | Waterloo (CA) | 2014 |
68 m / 222 ft |
19 | Residential |
| 13 | 400 Westlake | Seattle | 2023 |
67 m / 220 ft |
16 | Office |
| 14 | Federal Reserve Building | Seattle | 2020 |
54 m / 177 ft |
11 | Office |
| 15 | Fife House | Toronto | 2008 |
47 m / 154 ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 12 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 453 other buildings of the same Office / Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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12 | Office / Residential |
| 16 | 1000 Mount Pleasant | Toronto | 2010 |
43 m / 141 ft |
13 | Residential |
| 17 | The Cardiff | Toronto | 2022 |
40 m / 130 ft |
12 | Residential |
| 18 | 65 Lillian Residences | Toronto | 2010 |
35 m / 114 ft |
10 | Residential |
| 19 | Platform Condos | Toronto | 2021 |
34 m / 110 ft |
9 | Residential / Retail |
| 20 | The Net | Seattle | 2024 |
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N/A | Office |
Statistics
Average Building Age*
8 Years
Most Common Function*
Mixed-use (50%)
Most Common Material*
Composite (75%)
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database
Based on 4 buildings over 150 m height
with a function
Based on 4 buildings over 150 m height
with a material
Building Completions Timeline
Building Map
Construction Time Chart
NOTE: Construction start time is not available for all buildings. The average construction time is only displayed if there is three or more buildings with construction start and complete data in that year.
Create your own charts using the Explore Data tool.
Designated Experts
Ctbuh Leaders At GCL Builds
Videos
16 September 2014
Stainless Steel Claddings for High-Rise Architecture
Especially during the last 20 years stainless steel has become an approved and much valued cladding material for sophisticated architecture. Starting with the first architectural...
12 October 2011
Composite Construction of Concrete Shear Cores
Mark Garland from LCL builds presents on the construction of concrete shear cores and the process of how it is done.
Research
11 October 2021
Tall Excellence
CTBUH Journal 2022 Issue III
As the first in-person CTBUH International Conference after the Covid-19 shutdowns in 2020, the 2022 program contains an exuberant and exciting roster of presenters and...
31 December 2012
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2012
Kevin Brass, Antony Wood & Marty Carver, CTBUH
For the first time in six years the number of tall buildings completed annually around the world declined as the effects of the global financial...
01 December 2012
Canada Grows Taller
CTBUH Research
Twenty-six buildings taller than 150 meters have been built in Canada since 2005 and it added four buildings taller than 200 meters in 2012, the...
Global News
21 September 2021
Seattle Mixed-Use Tower Has Welcomed Residents
The Residences at Rainier Square have started welcoming their first occupants as of this summer. Located in downtown Seattle, the mixed-use project from Wright Runstad...
06 May 2021
Seattle High-Rise to Prioritize Occupant Connectivity
The Net, a new office building being built in Seattle, is focused on human well-being, including some aspects in response to the pandemic. The facility...
21 August 2019
Seattle’s Rainier Square Tops Out
With construction topping off, Rainier Square is set to become the second-tallest skyscraper in the city of Seattle. The last steel beam was placed on...
05 April 2019
Amazon Planning to Move Worldwide Operations Team from Seattle to Bellevue
In yet another sign that Amazon is cooling on its hometown of Seattle, the retail-entertainment-tech giant says it is planning to move its entire...
05 April 2019
Amazon Planning to Move Worldwide Operations Team from Seattle to Bellevue
In yet another sign that Amazon is cooling on its hometown of Seattle, the retail-entertainment-tech giant says it is planning to move its entire...
04 March 2019
E-Commerce Giant Backs Out of Seattle’s Rainier Square
Long Island City isn’t the only place that Amazon is pulling out of. The tech giant made waves when it threatened to withdraw from its...
CTBUH Initiatives Involving GCL Builds Limited
CTBUH Canada Tours Monde Condominiums
13 March 2019
CTBUH Canada hosted a construction tour of Monde Condominiums, a 44-story residential building designed by Safdie Architects and Quadrangle.
CTBUH Canada Tours YC Condos
21 March 2018
The CTBUH Canada Chapter held a construction tour of YC Condos, a 66-story tower development in downtown Toronto.
CTBUH Canada Hosts Construction Tour of 88 Scott, Toronto
19 July 2017
CTBUH Canada held a construction tour of Toronto's 88 Scott, a 58-story condominium tower with ground-level retail and four levels of office space.
Canada Event Considers “The Story of Marketing Tall Buildings”
20 June 2017
Building up momentum for the CTBUH 2017 Conference in Australia, the CTBUH Canada Chapter held its most recent event at the University of Toronto Faculty Club.
Seattle YPC Tours Troy Block
01 December 2016
The Seattle Chapter of the Young Professionals Committee hosted a site tour of Troy Block, providing significant insight into the relationship of the historical and new.
The Harbour Plaza Construction Tour
18 August 2016
The CTBUH Canada Chapter hosted a construction tour of the Harbour Plaza mixed-use development, soon to be an anchor location in downtown Toronto.
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