BTY Group's greatest asset in enabling client success is our people.
Their professional skills, diversity of experience, knowledge of local markets and dedication to building responsive, accountable working relationships are essential to client success on projects of any size and complexity.

People

  • Joe Rekab

    Joe Rekab B.Sc. (Hons), MRICS, PQS(F)

    Managing Partner

    As the firm’s Managing Partner, Joe is responsible for all major public projects that BTY Group undertakes.

    Joe’s primary area of expertise is Project Management for complex Public-Private Partnership (P3) social and transportation infrastructure projects.

    He draws on more than 30 years of wide-ranging industry experience in providing overall strategic direction for BTY Group’s offices nationwide. With the firm since 1984, he has been instrumental in developing business processes to advance our capabilities and service delivery.

    Born in Sierra Leone, educated in Ireland, and at home just about anywhere, Joe has graduated from the rough and tumble of provincial level rugby to the subtler victories (and defeats) of golf.

    Contact info:
    604-734-6404
    joerekab [at] bty [dot] com (JoeRekab@BTY.com)

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  • Toby Mallinder

    Toby Mallinder MRICS, PQS

    Partner

    Toby heads our Cost Management Group for all project delivery models and takes the lead in national Public-Private Partnership (P3) and social infrastructure projects.

    He brings BTY Group clients more than two decades of Cost and Project Management experience gleaned from a wide range of international ventures, including large-scale health care, advanced education, and transportation projects. In addition to special expertise in Independent Certification and Project Monitoring services for P3 projects, Toby has extensive experience in the economics of sustainable design and construction.

    In his spare time, Toby uses his years of experience on the rugby pitch to serve as a coach for the next generation of aspiring rugby superstars

    Contact info:
    604-734-6406
    tobymallinder [at] bty [dot] com (TobyMallinder@BTY.com)

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  • Gord Smith

    Gord Smith PQS(F), A.Sc.T., LEED AP, MRICS

    Partner

    With more than 25 years of experience working in a monitoring capacity on development financing, Gord leads our Technical Advisory team for Public-Private Partnerships (P3s).

    His areas of expertise are Post-Financial Close Independent Certification and Lenders’ Technical Advisor services on P3s, Green Building Design, and Value Analysis. Gord has worked on more than 1,000 projects of nearly every type and with nearly every major lender.

    He is confident that he’ll have permission to build his own workshop after he completes the next home renovation, as long it doesn’t interfere with his girls’ soccer coaching duties.

    Contact info:
    604-734-6424
    gordsmith [at] bty [dot] com (GordSmith@BTY.com)

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  • Paddy Gunn

    Paddy Gunn PQS, FRICS

    Partner

    Working in our Project Monitoring Group, Paddy provides clients with a rare integration of extensive industry experience in construction, quantity surveying, and project monitoring.

    Paddy’s comprehensive knowledge of building, developed over a career spanning three decades, has given him an in-depth understanding of the needs of lenders as well as private sector project proponents.

    As a reformed golfer with a handicap of 15, Paddy no longer plays in the snow or believes that the rain will let up by the time he tees off.

    Contact info:
    604-734-6423
    paddygunn [at] bty [dot] com (PaddyGunn@BTY.com)

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  • Neill McGowan

    Neill McGowan PQS(F), MBA

    Partner

    Neill leads our Special Services Group that integrates research, analytic and information management to support BTY Group’s service innovation.

    With BTY Group since 1992, he also oversees life-cycle cost and cost benefit analysis studies and directs Cost Planning, Schedule Management, and Cost Consulting services.

    Although it has been several years since Neill’s latest unintended dismount from one of the horses in the family stable, he has yet to be thrown by the family donkey.

    Contact info:
    604-734-6410
    neillmcgowan [at] bty [dot] com (NeillMcGowan@BTY.com)

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  • Mark Ravelle

    Mark Ravelle PQS, MRICS, CET

    Partner

    Mark brings more than three decades of construction industry experience to directing Cost Planning and Cost Control services on large-scale projects in Central Canada.

    Mark is particularly skilled at coordinating all specialist disciplines, including architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical works. With BTY Group since 1982, he developed the proprietary software applications that drive the speed and accuracy of BTY Group’s services, and also provides much of the firm’s expert witness testimony and forensic cost reviews.

    A former ranked squash player, Mark now competes with his sons on mountain bikes and tours Niagara wine country, systematically visiting all its wineries.

    Contact info:
    905-680-2344 x602
    markravelle [at] bty [dot] com (MarkRavelle@BTY.com)

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  • Graeme Alston

    Graeme Alston FRICS, PQS

    Partner

    Widely acknowledged as a respected leader in the Alberta construction industry, Graeme is responsible for client liaison and technical coordination of the firm’s consulting services in Northern Alberta.

    With more than 30 years of industry experience, he has special expertise in preparing research studies, designing costing system methodology, and providing Cost Planning and Cost Control on major projects.

    An avid world traveler with an Epicurean bent, he has visited every continent, in search of fine wine and cuisine.

    780-439-0056
    graemealston [at] bty [dot] com (GraemeAlston@BTY.com)

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  • Ross Templeton

    Ross Templeton B.Sc. (Hons), MRICS, PQS

    Ross is a team leader in our national Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Advisory Group, and has extensive experience in both Independent Certifier (IC) and Lenders’ Technical Advisor (LTA) roles.

    Ross has implemented management strategies that have driven the firm’s growth and expanded specialist services to public and private sectors in the Canadian P3 market. In addition to work on major infrastructure projects in the UK and Australia, Ross has provided IC and LTA roles on major social infrastructure projects across Canada.

    A golfer, snowboarder and soccer player who loves his adopted country, Ross is also a seasoned world traveler eager to add more stamps to his well-thumbed passport.

    604-734-6426
    rosstempleton [at] bty [dot] com (RossTempleton@BTY.com)

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  • Eldon Lau

    Eldon Lau PQS, MRICS, LEED AP

    Partner

    Eldon brings more than 20 years of experience in Cost Consulting and Construction Management to his role as leader of our Cost Management Group.

    He has developed special expertise in estimating architectural, structural, and civil work for complex facilities in the health care, leisure, and education sectors.

    Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, Eldon started his career in Hong Kong with one of Asia’s leading development firms and worked extensively in China and Australia before joining BTY Group in 1997.

    A recreational badminton player and avid snorkeler, Eldon loves traveling when he’s not working or driving his kids between skating and skiing.

    Contact info:
    604-734-6407
    eldonlau [at] bty [dot] com (EldonLau@BTY.com)

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  • Daniel Holland

    Daniel Holland MRICS, PQS

    Associate

    Daniel draws on his extensive experience in the property and construction industries for his work in our Project Monitoring and Cost Management Group.

    With more than 10 years of experience in Cost Planning and Cost Control and five years in the construction industry, he has worked with Canada’s leading property developers and was a vital part of the Design Build Contractor Team that delivered one of Canada’s first P3 projects.

    In addition to skiing and golfing, Daniel is an avid collector of records and boasts an extensive 70’s vinyl library including Zeppelin, The Stones, Floyd, Bob Marley, and Curtis Mayfield.

    Contact info:
    danielholland [at] bty [dot] com (DanielHolland@BTY.com)

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  • Janine Fisher

    Janine Fisher

    Project Consultant

    As a Project Consultant with our Project Monitoring team, Janine provides budget review and loan monitoring services, working with both lenders and developers to identify and mitigate project risks.

    Janine has extensive experience as a Project Director, having overseen project construction, marketing and operations. She has also been involved in the development of a range of commercial, residential and resort properties.

    Janine is very careful in combining her three passions, travel, hiking and wine tasting. It helps keep her from losing her way when far a field in a foreign country after sampling the fruits of its vines.

    Contact info:
    janinefisher [at] bty [dot] com (JanineFisher@BTY.com)

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  • Roger Artis

    Roger Artis P.Eng, PQS, LEED AP

    Senior Project Consultant

    A retired Partner of BTY Group, Roger draws on more than 30 years of industry experience to advise on complex real estate assignments and claims disputes.

    After running 25 marathons, Roger now mainly hits the road on a bike, but continues to ski double black diamond runs. A true Epicurean athlete, he dreams of running the Bordeaux marathon.

    604-734-6405
    rogerartis [at] bty [dot] com (RogerArtis@BTY.com)

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  • John Yates

    John Yates FRICS, PQS

    Senior Project Consultant

    One of BTY Group’s founding partners, John now consults on special projects, working with client and consultant groups at the concept stage.

    His expertise is in strategic implementation and cost planning of large complex public and private sector projects. John’s wealth of technical experience and industry and market knowledge gained in a career spanning four decades is a valuable asset to client management groups.

    His own personal special project is a garage full of vintage automobiles that he has restored over the years.

    403-269-5155
    johnyates [at] bty [dot] com (JohnYates@BTY.com)

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  • John Spender

    John Spender MRICS, PQS

    Senior Project Consultant

    A retired Partner of BTY Group, John oversees BTY Group’s Project Monitoring Group in providing Cost Control services for the financial sector on projects in Southern Alberta.

    He has more than 25 years of experience in construction Cost Control, a subject on which he lectures at the University of Calgary and at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. This expertise has been particularly valuable in large, complex infrastructure projects, such as mining facilities, municipal wastewater treatment plants and major health care centres.

    A passionate patron of the arts, John is especially keen on the theatre.

    403- 269-5155
    johnspender [at] bty [dot] com (JohnSpender@BTY.com)

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  • Chris Yates

    Chris Yates B.Sc.

    Senior Project Consultant

    Chris is a team leader in the Calgary office with extensive experience as a Cost Consultant on projects in the education, health care, residential and commercial sectors.

    Since joining BTY Group in 2000, Chris has worked extensively on major healthcare projects in Alberta.

    While he spends his working days focused on buildings, his free time is spent almost entirely outdoors, camping and fishing, except during the Calgary Stampede, which he never misses.

    403-269-5155
    chrisyates [at] bty [dot] com (ChrisYates@BTY.com)

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  • Alistair Dearie

    Alistair Dearie MRICS, PQS

    Senior Associate

    Alistair leads our Project Monitoring team in the Prairies, drawing on more than 15 years of experience in the discipline.

    Alistair’s areas of expertise are in the assessment and analysis of construction projects and identifying key areas of risk within projects, as well as solutions for their mitigation.

    An all around sports enthusiast who particularly enjoys watching the rough and tumble of rugby and grace of soccer, he has recently taken up golf – and discovered a new meaning for rough as well as a new need for grace.

    604-734-6418
    alistairdearie [at] bty [dot] com (AlistairDearie@BTY.com)

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  • Lewis Reilly

    Lewis Reilly B. Sc. (Hons), PMP (Candidate)

    Associate

    Lewis provides technical due diligence and Independent Certifier services drawing on his extensive experience as a senior Project Manager and Contracts Manager.

    Lewis has worked extensively on both conventional and P3 projects across Canada.

    He is an avid skier, mountain biker and rugby fan. With his glory days as a fly half behind him, he has his hands full keeping up with the Grade 1 team he coaches.

    Contact info:
    604-734-6422
    lewisreilly [at] bty [dot] com (LewisReilly@BTY.com)

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  • Philip Nixon

    Philip Nixon MRICS, PQS

    Associate

    A Professional Quantity Surveyor and an Associate of BTY Group, Philip has over a decade of cost consulting experience, and heads the Cost Management Group in our Toronto office.

    Philip’s areas of expertise also include Independent Certifier and Lenders’ Technical Advisory services.

    He plays a stellar game of spirited recreational league hockey every weekend, but still wonders why the struggling Maple Leafs have yet to call upon his skills.

    416-596-9339 X 503
    philipnixon [at] bty [dot] com (PhilipNixon@BTY.com)

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  • Joanne Henson

    Joanne Henson MRICS, PQS, LEED AP

    Associate

    A team leader in BTY Group’s Toronto office, Joanne provides strong strategic leadership and technical due diligence services on projects in Ontario’s burgeoning Public-Private Partnerships industry.

    Joanne brings BTY Group clients a wide range of senior level expertise in development finance, Project Monitoring, Cost Management and sustainable design cost advice. Over the past 20 years, she has worked on numerous commercial, residential and institutional projects.

    One of Joanne’s goals is to travel to as many countries as her age, which shall remain confidential. With 195 countries in the world, she’ll never run out of destinations.

    Contact info:
    joannehenson [at] bty [dot] com (JoanneHenson@BTY.com)

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  • Ellis Pang

    Ellis Pang PQS, MRICS

    Senior Associate

    A team leader in our Cost Management Group, Ellis has more than two decades of experience in conventional and Public-Private Partnership projects in Canada and abroad.

    Ellis’s areas of expertise include Pre-contract Cost Planning, Post-contract Cost Control and Cost Analysis for large-scale health care, advanced education, commercial and residential projects.

    His enduring passion for growing and trading orchids began when he noticed that the ones in his wife’s wedding bouquet lasted a long time.

    Contact info:

    604-734-6408
    ellispang [at] bty [dot] com (EllisPang@BTY.com)

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  • Phil Pavitt

    Phil Pavitt MRICS, PQS

    Associate

    A team leader in BTY Group’s Toronto office, Phil directs the delivery of Cost Management and Project Monitoring services for building owners, developers and lenders, in all sectors.

    Phil also works directly with large financial institutions to provide technical due diligence services in the P3 sector. He brings BTY Group clients more than 15 years of experience providing senior level services on construction development projects.

    Out of the office, Phil is often seen sailing on the lake (but only if the weather is nice!).

    Contact info:
    philpavitt [at] bty [dot] com (PhilPavitt@BTY.com)

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  • Stephanie Bax

    Stephanie Bax BA, Dip.T, LEED AP

    Associate

    Stephanie is a team leader in our Public-Private Partnerships Advisory Group, providing lenders, infrastructure developers and public agencies with technical due diligence and Independent Certifier services.

    A LEED Accredited Professional, Stephanie is also a member of BTY Group’s Sustainability Group and has worked on major sustainable design projects across Canada.

    A skilled après skier and big city shopper, she’s also an archaeology buff who mixes exploration of ruins with exotic retail opportunities.

    Contact info:
    stephaniebax [at] bty [dot] com (StephanieBax@BTY.com)

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  • Ian Wilkinson

    Ian Wilkinson MRICS, PQS

    Senior Associate

    As a team leader in our Project Monitoring Group, Ian works directly with lenders and property developers providing technical due diligence and project monitoring services.

    Ian brings the firm’s clients more than a decade of experience in Cost Management and Cost Control from initial design to final account. He has worked on numerous large-scale residential and commercial projects.

    A black diamond skier, adventurous hiker and avid cricketer, he is always ready to play whether in sun, snow (or rain).

    Contact info:
    604-734-6417
    ianwilkinson [at] bty [dot] com (IanWilkinson@BTY.com)

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  • Saira Muzaffar

    Saira Muzaffar B.A. (Hons)

    Marketing & Communications Manager

    Saira manages BTY Group’s bid submissions, marketing administration and online/offline communications outreach.

    Her primary focus is strengthening the BTY Group brand as a leading consulting services provider for the construction industry through proposals, print collateral and the firm’s evolving online presence.

    Equally enthusiastic about networking and studying public policy making, Saira spends her time outside the office connecting with people over politics, pints, and games of Risk.

    Contact info:
    sairamuzaffar [at] bty [dot] com (SairaMuzaffar@BTY.com)

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  • Tammi Grenda

    Tammi Grenda

    Tammi joined BTY Group in 2002 after 10 years of working in the architectural industry. Tammi is the Executive Assistant to all seven Vancouver partners.

    When not juggling busy diaries and ensuring the smooth running of the office, Tammi is a keen runner and fitness fanatic, with her next sports challenge already in sight – to become a competent golfer.

    Contact info:
    tammigrenda [at] bty [dot] com (TammiGrenda@BTY.com)

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  • Vivian Kwan

    Vivian Kwan B.Sc. (Hons), MBA, CGA

    Vivian has been responsible for BTY Group’s accounting practices since joining the firm in 1997. From accounts receivable, payable to financial reporting and analysis, the buck stops with her.

    Vivian likes to clear her head on weekends by hiking the great outdoors and relaxing with a good book.

    Contact info:
    604-734-6420
    viviankwan [at] bty [dot] com (VivianKwan@BTY.com)

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