Kelson was the Mechanical Contractor for the new Kingston Secondary School project. The 171,000-square-foot facility began in 2017. Construction was delayed in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new school accommodates 1,340 students, both intermediate and secondary, and offers a wide variety of programming, including English programs in university, college and workplace pathways, including the International Baccalaureate Program. The three-storey facility includes two gymnasiums, 34 secondary classrooms, nine intermediate classrooms, two music, three arts, one theatre, four technology and eight science labs as well as culinary arts and nutrition rooms. Also, an industrial kitchen, tech shops and an eight-lane track and field. Mechanical Highlights include: State-of-the-art ventilation with air conditioning and heat recovery systems to reduce lost energy, including the installation of two new boilers. High levels of insulation and high-performance glazing systems. Improvement of natural daylight and reduce reliance on artificial lighting. Lighting sensors and occupancy sensors throughout the school with Building Automation Systems (BAS) to optimize energy use. Use of low VOC paints and adhesives to improve indoor air quality. High use of local and recyclable building materials.