VR590 – 700 West Broadway – Commercial Building Envelope Condition Assessment Questionnaire

Tad holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University and has over 6 years project accounting experience. He ensures the integrity and compliance of Strata Engineering’s accounting information, coordinates payroll, and oversees management reporting

Tyson is a certified Applied Science Technologist (AScT) with extensive knowledge and experience in building envelope, structural, and mechanical disciplines. He received his educational training in the field of architectural and building technology at BCIT, with an emphasis on building science. With experience in both new construction and rehabilitation projects, Tyson specializes in building envelope design, consulting, and evaluation. He is actively involved in various building envelope restoration projects where he acts as the technical lead to monitor construction quality and progress, manage contract requirements, and develop practical design solutions. He is also responsible for investigative assessments, preparing reports and studies, and providing support to project staff on project-related or administrative responsibilities when needed.

Diana is a civil engineering graduate and has a wealth of experience in architectural, engineering, and construction environments. Her work experience has included a wide range of projects including warranty reviews, depreciation reports, insurance claims and building enclosure condition assessments. She has worked on both residential and commercial buildings, and on low-rise to high-rise as well as townhomes and provides clients with high-level reports based on site and record assessments. Her diligence provides Strata Engineering’s clients with the information they need to make informed decisions for their properties.

Irene has over 14 years’ professional experience in the field of architecture specializing in industrial, commercial, institutional and residential construction design. Her work includes building code analysis, zoning and development by-laws, design, planning and detailing. Iryna holds a Masters of Architecture from Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture.

David is a Senior Project Engineer with over 10 years experience in building envelope science. He has a diverse understanding of building systems in both newer and older buildings, including roofing, glazing, exterior cladding, waterproofing and structures. David provides solutions to tailor the building’s envelope design to meet the client’s energy performance targets and comply with current Step Code requirements. He has acted as the engineer-of-record on many building renewal projects with a demonstrable track record of effective and cost-effective solutions.

As a Senior Project Manager, Mikhail ensures that Strata Engineering’s projects are completed on time and on budget and that our clients are provided with the best professional service. Mikhail has extensive project management experience, having overseen major projects for large engineering companies and the Canadian Department of National Defence and has an impressive track record of working with developers, contractors, strata corporations and property managers. Mikhail studied at the University of Western Ontario, University of British Columbia, and Trinity Western University and has a background in theoretical and applied science, business development, and project management. He lives in Tsawwassen with his wife and four children.

Alex specializes in building envelope enclosure and structural consulting with over 25 years’ experience in the field of building science. Alex has a wide range of experience in civil engineering, mechanical engineering and geotechnical engineering including building envelope design, structural design (residential and commercial), construction quality assurance, feasibility studies, cost estimates, failure analysis, and environmental studies.

As the operations manager, Yang ensures that Strata Engineering delivers quality services, guaranteeing client satisfaction. Yang brings extensive project management and leadership experience, cultivating new services and diverse teams. He has overseen the delivery of large projects involving interdisciplinary teams and has extensive experience working with lawyers, insurers, developers, and scientists. Yang studied at the University of British Columbia and has served on the Board of the Real Estate Institute of Vancouver. He also sits on two strata councils, serving more than 500 unit owners.

Herman has extensive experience inspecting residential and commercial buildings, having completed and reviewed hundreds of depreciation reports, reserve fund studies, building condition assessments, and warranty reviews for a wide range of property types. He is a member of the British Columbia Building Envelope Council, has presented at conferences, and has been published by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Maria is a Civil Engineer with a specialization in Construction Project Management in the Canadian construction industry. Maria’s passion for construction and buildings combined with her project management skills, ensures that Strata Engineering’s projects are organized and executed on time and on budget to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. Maria holds a M.Eng. in construction project management from UBC and a B.Eng. in Civil Eng. From UPAEP University in Mexico.

Adam has diverse experience in construction QA/QC, construction management, and engineering design. He specializes in building envelope assessments and engineering investigations for residential and commercial properties. Through a variety of project engineering roles, Adam provides technical assistance within our Project Management Team and works closely with our Professional Engineers. Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from BCIT and is a registered engineer-in-training with EGBC.

Jeff is a civil engineering graduate with extensive experience in high-rise buildings and foundation construction. He is experienced in structural quality control, project management, earth retaining works and steel structure design. Jeff conducts condition assessments for both residential and commercial buildings and produces Depreciation Reports that estimate contingency reserve fund contributions. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE).

Aqueela is an experienced Civil Engineer specializing in energy modelling and building envelope design. She conducts condition assessments for residential and commercial buildings, performs quantity take-offs, and estimates optimal annual contingency fund contributions using 30-year financial models. Aqueela holds a Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Ottawa and is a member of Efficiency Canada.

With a master’s degree in Applied Science from BCIT, Anoop has a holistic understanding of construction theories, practices, building codes and standards. He is proficient in several building energy tools with in-depth knowledge of building envelope system design and building energy optimization. In his role of Building Science Technologist, he conducts condition assessments for residential and commercial buildings and produces 15-month and 2-5-10 year Warranty Review reports.

As a Building Science Technologist, Harika specializes in residential and commercial building inspections and performs financial analyses for capital planning using 30-year financial modelling to produce Depreciation Reports. She is a registered Civil engineer-in-training with EGBC and holds a master’s degree in Structural Engineering from UBC, specializing in lateral design of tall residential and commercial buildings.

Steven has a wide range of project experience in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Control Engineering. He is a registered engineer-in-training with EGBC and a CAPM with PMI. He coordinates a variety of projects and conducts pioneering research for Strata Engineering. Steven holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.A.Sc. with Distinction) from University of Alberta and a Master of Engineering degree in Mechatronics Design from UBC.

In her role as Project Coordinator, Lindsay performs a wide variety of tasks to assist Project Managers with the successful execution of projects. She is experienced in residential and commercial structural engineering including the design of fall protection systems and provides technical assistance within the Project Management Team. Lindsay is a registered engineer-in-training with EGBC and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from BCIT

Joanne is a senior administrative professional with over 15 years’ experience and has worked extensively in the engineering administration field. Joanne handles all of Strata Engineering’s proposals, providing quotes for new work, uses her expertise in engineering marketing for business development, and manages the company’s comprehensive database. She holds a Double Major in English and Psychology from the University of British Columbia.

Kira directs the project management team, providing guidance and setting the standard for exceptional service and results. Her client portfolio includes Strata Engineering’s largest capital projects. Kira holds a Certificate in Project Management from the UBC Sauder School of Business and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Tyler brings over ten years of experience in project management, estimating and field review. He prides himself on attention to detail and ensuring only the highest quality work is provided. Tyler is a BCIT graduate in Architectural and Building Engineering Technology with an emphasis on building science.

Quincy is a junior engineer specializing in project and construction management and building science consulting. Quincy conducts condition assessments for residential and commercial buildings, performs quantity take-offs and uses 30-year financial models to estimate annual contingency fund contributions. Quincy holds a Masters of Engineering in Civil Engineeing, Project and Construction Management from UBC.

Nazar has more than 15 years’ experience in the architectural and building science industries designing and managing residential, commercial, and institutional projects in Canada, the US, and the Middle East. His expertise extends to architectural design, building condition assessments, energy auditing and evaluation, building inspections, and reserve fund studies. Nazar is a member of the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC. Nazar is a certified energy adviser and green building consultant.

Mike has over 10 years’ experience in customer relations and client care and leads our business development team. Mike has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University, and holds two technical diplomas from Humber College. Mike provides exceptional service to Strata Engineering’s existing client-base and diligently strives to attract new clients.

Lina is a graduate of the Architectural and Building Technology Diploma at BCIT. She specializes in AutoCad drafting, Revit/BIM modelling and energy analysis. Lina conducts site visits to ensure compliance with building codes and generates project progress reports for Strata Engineering’s clients.  Lina is fluent in English, Russian and Lithuanian.

John has worked in a wide range projects in South and North America and has been involved in residential and commercial design reviews, building envelope condition assessments, field review on building envelope projects, thermal and hygrothermal analysis of building envelope systems. John has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, and a Master of Engineering in Building Science from British Columbia Institute of Technology. During his Master’s studies, he focused on research around indoor environmental comfort and whole building energy simulation.

Eileen is the glue that holds our office together. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office, handles the logistics and bookings for all our depreciation reports and warranty review inspections. Eileen holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of British Columbia.

Matthew performs project management and building inspections to ensure compliance to building codes and safety standards. Matthew graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in civil engineering. He has worked in the industrial construction sector as a project manager and in the public sector in northern Canada.

Reuben gained valuable experience working in the environmental engineering field during the course of his undergraduate education and holds a Bachelor’s of Science and an Environmental Engineering Degree. His specialties include project management, remote site management and logistics, asbestos abatement, air monitoring, environmental assessments, civil engineering, and contract coordination. Reuben represented the Government of Canada at the Colomac Mine Site during the Hydrocarbon Recovery Program of 2008 and has worked with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).