When completed in 2012, the Trades and Technology Complex will provide SAIT’s campus with more than 740,000 square feet of additional training spaces. The Complex will allow up to 8,100 more students every year to further their passions for hands-on training, primarily in the areas of energy, construction and manufacturing.

The largest of three buildings in SAIT’s new Trades and Technology Complex will be named the ‘Aldred Centre’ in recognition of Aldred family’s gift. The Aldred Centre will be more than 440,000 square feet and located along the south side of 16 Avenue NW. 

Aldred Centre

• The largest of three buildings in the Trades and Technology Complex
• 442,202 square feet
• Four stories above grade, one below grade
• Central atrium that connects all five levels
• "Extroverted" design showcasing SAIT students and their programs, especially on 16 Avenue NW for a full city block
• Predominantly home to the School of Manufacturing and Automation, the School of Construction and the Enerplus Innovation Centre – SAIT’s new applied research and innovation centre
• East bookmark to main campus entry off 16 Avenue NW
• Flexibly designed to meet the needs of present and future tenants
• Robust, industrial structure which can accommodate forklift traffic on all levels
• Energy efficient mechanical system designed to serve SAIT now and into the future

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SAIT Polytechnic is one of Canada’s most exciting destinations for post-secondary education, offering more than 100 career programs that position people for success in technology, trades and business. A leader in innovation, SAIT also collaborates with industry on applied research and delivers corporate training worldwide. SAIT is a member of Polytechnics Canada and one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers for 2011.

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