Deep Lake Water Cooling Project – 4th Intake Expansion
Toronto, ON
Starting with our roots in Western Canada in the 1970’s, BTY helped build cities and communities across the country. Now our integrated Building Intelligence is transforming future growth through transit-oriented communities, affordable housing, reliable infrastructure, and clean energy.
We pioneered the development of the first national construction cost database, as well as the reporting standards for Infrastructure Advisory services in Canada.
BTY’s professionals are continuously raising the bar in providing trusted expertise and service excellence to meet the growing demand for Canada’s built environment to develop and grow responsibly.
We are committed to helping advance Indigenous-led development opportunities and use our expertise to support thriving and sustainable multicultural cities.
Projects in Canada
Overview of all our services
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Infrastructure Advisory
BTY’s award-winning Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships Advisory Team brings global experience in complex social, civil and energy infrastructure assets.
Our Lenders’ Technical Advisory (LTA) services start during the bidding stage of Preferred Proponent selection to provide Financial Institutions comprehensive due diligence on the project’s viability. Our clear reporting enables Project Companies to address competitive pricing and provides Financial Institutions thorough review of project risks.
Through the construction phase, BTY’s LTA teams provide regular monitoring and progress reports detailing adherence to the project budget and schedule, Certification of Payments, Risk Tracking and Mitigation.
As Independent Certifiers and Independent Engineers, we provide third-party objectivity in Milestone Attestation, Compliance Reporting, Dispute Resolution and facilitate the process for achieving Substantial Completion and Final Completion Certification.
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Project Management
We provide Owner’s Project Management and Owner’s Representative Services with complementing expertise to protect our clients’ interests while overseeing an integrated approach to delivering the project.
Our services are adaptable to fit the full range of project sizes and procurement methods, including traditional Design-Build, Construction Management and Public-Private Partnerships/AFP.
BTY’s Project Management practice gives clients access to responsive, locally experienced and a scalable pool of experts, as and when needed. We provide the best value for clients looking to augment their project team without bloating their resourcing. We also specialize in delivering distressed projects.
Our team includes Project Management Professionals, Construction Managers, Engineers, LEAN Certified experts, Scheduling and Risk Managers.
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Cost Management & Project Controls
Our Cost Management services enable more effective Cost Planning, Cost Estimating, Project Controls and Change Management of a construction project over its entire development cycle.
We provide Cost Estimates at key design stages as well as advise on constructability, escalation, contingency, cash-flow and life-cycle costs to minimize risk and maximize project value.
Our comprehensive database of materials and labour costs enables our accredited professionals to benchmark and market-test cost information based on geography, asset class, project type, cost premiums, trades availability and market conditions.
BTY’s cost professionals are accredited members of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, United States Green Building Council and Canada Green Building Council.
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Project Monitoring & Lender Services
BTY’s professional are industry leaders in assessing and advising on the viability and risks of development projects, from the initial budget review to construction phase monitoring services.
Through budget, schedule and construction reviews, site visits and monthly reports, and cost-to-complete forecasts, we act as the lender’s eyes and ears on the project: monitoring progress, revenues, and approvals to flag concerns early by engaging lenders and developers to implement solutions quickly and seamlessly.
Our construction and project finance knowledge enables developers to negotiate the funding process with greater ease and present more robust projects.
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Transaction Advisory
BTY Transaction Advisory Services are designed to provide Public and Private Sector clients with market intelligence, viability analysis, and due diligence tailored to meet their investment objectives for built assets.
We provide specialist knowledge in Financial Modeling, Market Sounding, Funding Sources Review, Business Case Development, Cost/Benefit Assessment, Transaction Stage Commercial Advisory, and Post-Transaction Stage Reporting support.
We advise developers and authorities on deficiencies, facilities management, life-cycle costs, revenues, and payment deductions.
On existing assets, we conduct construction and operational due diligence for Refinancing and Secondary Market Transactions.
BTY’s team has provided Transaction Advisory Services for social infrastructure, civil, and transportation projects.
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Claims Services & Expert Opinion
BTY provides Claims Services, Expert Opinion, formal and informal Disputes Resolution, Project Adjudication and Mediation services related to construction projects.
We offer objective and experienced analysis on projects relating to delay events, payment and claims disputes and default notices. We develop mitigation recommendations to prevent disputes from escalating into costly litigation.
For lenders and investors whose projects are not meeting the intended terms established at the outset of a loan agreement, we review the letter of engagement, inspect the project with the parties to the agreement and provide a definitive report to substantiate dispute claims.
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Condition Assessments
Our Property Condition Assessment (PCA) Service includes documentation preparation and review, condition survey/building review, assessment of operator repair and maintenance compliance, identification of remedial measures and a remedial cost estimate.
We prepare Reserve Fund Studies (RFS), also known as Depreciation Reports, enabling owners to optimize the service life of their real estate assets. Our experts work with strata representatives and property managers to develop financial plans to decrease or eliminate deferred maintenance.
In addition to covering all components of a PCA, our studies also provide a financial analysis and a range of funding scenarios. A review of the current Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF) account balance, CRF contributions and operating costs assess whether current funding levels are adequate to meet anticipated expenditures.
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Schedule Management
Our in-house Construction Scheduling expertise ensure key milestones are understood and executed while maintaining the critical path. BTY’s experts are proficient in the industry’s leading software and technology solutions.
We provide the best value for clients looking to augment their project team without bloating their resourcing.
We develop a comprehensive and detailed sequence of activities, Work Breakdown Structures, regular schedule review and mitigation for delay events.
Our experience includes developing, managing, and reviewing construction schedules for a wide array of development and infrastructure assets, including residential and mixed-use real estate, airports, hospitals and complex transportation projects.
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Health & Safety Advisory
We provide a multidisciplinary approach to our health and safety advisory services in compliance with local legislative requirements and international best practices.
Our professionals are knowledgeable in health and safety management systems development, implementation, and monitoring, including ILO-OSH or OHSAS requirements.
We review health and safety documentation, training, and monitoring tools, and provide effective solutions to site practices for compliance with management system checks and services. We can provide ad hoc support to achieve compliance with national and international laws.
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Traffic Studies & Due Diligence
We provide traffic and revenue forecasting and due diligence services based on technical program, regional demographics, and market data.
Developers, equity investors and lenders rely upon our analysis and reviews to identify and mitigate commercial risk when preparing a business case and investment outlook.
Drawing on our expertise in conducting technical due diligence in the transportation sector, we can forecast traffic and revenue for railways, highways, airports, and other logistics related sectors, such as marine ports.
Indigenous Program & Partnerships
Land Acknowledgements
We acknowledge that we are all treaty people, who live and work on these treaty and unceded lands, which the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit have lived on and cared for since time immemorial. We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of all of Canada's First Peoples.
Our Commitment
Our commitment is to participate meaningfully in Reconciliation, based on the TRCC’s Calls to Action, by being good business partners with Indigenous firms and organizations, by operating great places to work for Indigenous talent, and by contributing our expertise to progress the prosperity of Indigenous communities.
Our Project Experience Spans Across
Industries, Sectors and Continents
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Our experts have experience
in your region of Canada
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Edmonton
- Calgary
- Saskatoon
- Toronto
- London
- Ottawa
- Montreal
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Rob Wilson
Director, Project Monitoring & Lender Services
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Padraic Kelly
Director
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Ping Pang
Director
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Neil Murray
Director
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Hannah Owens
Director
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Brendan Kwan
Associate Director
Vancouver Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Unceded
Traditional Territory of:
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) • Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) • səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)
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Nicholas Jackson
Associate Director
Victoria Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Unceded
Traditional Territory of:
Lkwungen (Lekwungen) • Esquimalt • Songhees • W̱SÁNEĆ
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Nathan Gerbrecht
Director
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Michael Gabert
Director, Cost Management Services
Edmonton Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Treaty #6
Traditional Territory of:
Nehiyaw (Cree) • Denesuliné (Dene) • Nakota Sioux (Stoney) • Anishinabae (Saulteaux) • Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) • Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4
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Michael Gabert
Director, Cost Management Services
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Nathan Gerbrecht
Director
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Barry Maguire
Director
Calgary Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Treaty #7
Traditional Territory of:
Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) – Siksika, Kainai, Piikani • Tsuut’ina – Sarcee (related to the Dene people unique in this territory) • Stoney Nakoda – Chiniki, Bearpaw, Wesley First Nation • Metis Nation of Alberta Region 3
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Michael Gabert
Director, Cost Management Services
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Renata Mag-atas Blair
Director
Saskatoon Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Treaty #6
Traditional Territory of:
Cree • Homeland of the Métis Nation.
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Marie Foley
Director, Infrastructure Advisory Services
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Scott Wilkinson
Director
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Penny Phelan
Director
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Robyn Player
Director
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Ben Connor
Associate Director
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Sean Corbett
Associate Director
Toronto Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Treaty #13 & The Williams Treaties
Traditional Territory of:
Mississagas of the Credit • Anishnaabeg • Chippewa • Haudenosaunee • Wendat
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Linn Marron
Managing Partner, Marshall & Murray
London Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Two Row Wampum Belt Treaty of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy • Haudenosaunee NAFAN Treaty of 1701 • The McKee Treaty of 1790 • The London Township Treaty of 1796 • The Huron Tract Treaty of 1827 with the Anishinaabeg • Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum of the Anishnaabek and Haudenosaunee
Traditional Territory of:
Anishinaabek • Haudenosaunee • Lunaapéewak • Attawandaron
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Louis Guilbeault
Director, Project Management Services
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Scott Wilkinson
Director
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Simon Branch
Director
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Ben Fogel
Project Manager
Ottawa Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Unceded
Traditional Territory of:
Anishinabe Algonquin
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Rémy Vignau
Associate Director
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Martin Huang
Senior Cost Consultant
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Suud Zahir
Associate Director
Montreal Land Acknowledgements
Treaties:
Unceded
Traditional Territory of:
Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy • Huron/Wendat • Abenaki • Anishinaabeg