After months of preparation, planning, and groundwork, the new Brampton factory, in Canada, has officially entered a phase where progress is impossible to miss. With the walls up and the roof now completed, the building is no longer just drawings and schedules—it’s a physical reality.
We sat down with Abdulla Gailani, Project Manager for the Brampton factory project, to talk about what’s happening on site, the challenges along the way, and why this project is such an important step forward.
For Abdulla, seeing the building take shape is always one of the most rewarding moments in any construction project.
“You spend months—sometimes years—working through land acquisition, entitlements, permitting, soil and foundation work,” he explains. “But once the walls go up and the roof starts coming together, that’s when it really feels real.”
That moment has now arrived in Brampton. With the structure standing and activity buzzing across the site, progress is visible from every angle.
“It looks like a building now,” Abdulla says with a smile. “And that’s a great feeling.”
Construction rarely goes exactly as planned—and this winter made sure to remind everyone of that. Heavy snow, cold temperatures, and unpredictable conditions could easily have slowed things down.
Yet despite the challenges, the project has largely stayed on schedule.
“Considering how tough the winter was, staying on track has been one of the most positive things for me,” says Abdulla. “The team handled it really well.”
Flexibility played a key role. Extra coordination, additional manpower when needed, and constant communication helped keep momentum going while managing safety and quality on site.
With the roof completed, focus has shifted fully to the interior of the building—a stage where many activities begin to overlap.
“There are a lot of moving parts right now,” Abdulla explains. “We’re working on conduits, compacting the subgrade, and preparing for the slab on grade.”
The upcoming concrete pour for the interior floor is a major milestone.
"After the concrete floor is poured, it starts to feel like a finished facility" he says. “When you go from compacted soil to an actual slab, it's a big milestone.”
As exciting as visible progress may be, this phase of the project is also one of the most critical. Small decisions now can have long‑term consequences.
“Anything that’s permanent needs to be 100% certain,” Abdulla says. “Once you cut the roof, you can’t uncut it.”
That’s why special attention is being paid to roof penetrations, mechanical and electrical layouts, process piping, and equipment placement—especially where additional structural reinforcement might be required.
“It’s about making sure everything is in the right place before we lock it in,” he explains.
Large projects don’t succeed on plans alone—they succeed through collaboration.
Abdulla points to the strong teamwork between all parties involved, including the developer Panattoni, the builder Nexrock, consultants, and internal teams.
“There are many people involved, and communication is what keeps everything moving in the same direction,” he says. “Managing expectations is just as important as managing the schedule.”
Clear documentation, regular check‑ins, and open dialogue help the team respond quickly when unexpected challenges arise—which, in construction, is almost guaranteed.
One thing Abdulla has learned over the years is that no matter how well you plan, construction will always bring surprises.
“It could be soil conditions, equipment issues, or weather,” he explains. “You never know what you’ll uncover once work begins.”
What matters most is how the team responds.
“Good communication allows you to adapt, mitigate issues, and keep things moving forward,” he says.
As the building progresses, the focus will gradually shift from construction activities to preparing for operations.
From Abdulla’s perspective, the months ahead will be about sequencing and coordination.
“We need to make sure the work is completed in the right order so equipment can move in, partial occupancy can begin, and production can start as planned,” he says.
This phase also requires close coordination beyond the construction site—aligning internal teams, managing expectations, and ensuring everyone is prepared for relocation, setup, and start‑up activities.
The Brampton facility represents much more than a new building. It’s a strategic step forward.
By bringing three locations together under one roof, the new factory creates opportunities for stronger collaboration, improved efficiency, and future growth.
“It allows the company to be ready—not just for today, but for what’s coming next,” Abdulla says. “We’re future‑proofing.”
The facility is also designed with expansion in mind, ensuring flexibility as customer needs and demand evolve over time.
When asked what he’s most proud of so far, Abdulla keeps it simple.
“Ending a week knowing everything went well and there are no major issues,” he says. “That doesn’t happen often in construction.”
And when the factory is fully operational?
“Seeing production running in a facility built for the future will be incredibly rewarding,” he says. “And on a personal note—I’m looking forward to plugging my EV in at work.”
With the structure enclosed and interior work accelerating, the next major milestones are just around the corner:
The Brampton factory is no longer an idea—it’s becoming reality.