Barton/Tiffany Outdoor Emergency Shelter Project
Sector: Metal • Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Source: TPR Hamilton
The project involved the purchase and installation of 40 modular metal shelter container units for the City of Hamilton's Barton/Tiffany outdoor emergency shelter. The shelters were made in China and procured through Microshelters Inc., a company incorporated in August 2024. The project faced significant issues including late delivery, failure to meet building code requirements, lack of insulation
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Metal, Commercial
- Location
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- TPR Hamilton
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Status
Original status | completed with issues and ongoing litigation |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involved the purchase and installation of 40 modular metal shelter container units for the City of Hamilton's Barton/Tiffany outdoor emergency shelter. The shelters were made in China and procured through Microshelters Inc., a company incorporated in August 2024. The project faced significant issues including late delivery, failure to meet building code requirements, lack of insulation, inadequate heating, and other defects, resulting in a cost overrun and litigation. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
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Location
Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Hamilton |
Source
Source | TPR Hamilton |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Metal, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-23 |
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