One of the largest cranes in Ontario was brought in to lift a 40 ton steel truss six storeys to bind the structure of the Leslie L. Dan Pharmacy Building on Sept. 15, 2004.

The 50 foot main beam, which ties together the building's distinctive supporting columns and spans the 4 storey atrium, was raised from the ground, lowered and then fastened into place. Fabricated in Stoney Creek, it was shipped to U of T in pieces and assembled on the site. The columns on which it rests were formed by forcing concrete into moulds from the ground up in order to obtain a pristine finish, the first time this technique has been used in Canada. Also now visible on the site are the structural elements for the buildings unique pods, two lecture and class rooms which will appear to float in space.

The Canadian Institute for Steel Construction is also tracking progress on the Pharmacy Building. See more here