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Environmental

Paterson Group’s team of Qualified Persons can provide a variety of environmental services and studies to permit residential and commercial development applications, due diligence studies for land purchase and for refinancing purposes.

Environmental Services

Phase I – Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

Prepared in accordance with Ontario Reg. 153/04 – Records of Site Condition, for the purpose of filing a Record of Site Condition or Municipal Site Plan Approval. Phase I ESAs can also be prepared in accordance with CSA Z768-01 (R2022) for due diligence or financing purposes.

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Phase II – Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

Environmental investigation completed for a site to establish the presence/absence of contaminated soil/groundwater for the applicable site condition standards in accordance with Ontario Reg. 153/04. Phase II ESAs can also be prepared in accordance with CSA Z769-00 (R2018) for due diligence or financing purposes.

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Supplemental Phase II – Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)

Completion of soil and groundwater delineation programs to support a Record of Site Condition or obtain supplemental information for planning and costing purposes.

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Remedial Action Plans

Site specific plans to remediate a property to the applicable site condition standards and a cost estimate that can be used for financing and planning purposes.

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Brownfield Grant Applications

Preparation, submission and consultation on Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plans with various municipalities in Ontario.

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Excess Soil Management and QPESA Consultation

Planning and consultation by a QPESA to navigate the new Ontario Reg. 406/19 - On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation now in effect in Ontario. Paterson has a team of Qualified Persons for Environmental Site Assessment (QPESAs) to prepare the required planning reports and provide expert consultation throughout the project.

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Remedial Supervision

On site remedial supervision to obtain a Record of Site Condition or site restoration to applicable site condition standards.

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Records of Site Condition

Records of Site Condition prepared and submitted to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) to be filed in the Environmental Site Registry to confirm that the site condition is in compliance with applicable environmental standards.

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Risk Assessment

Development of risk-based soil and groundwater standards by a QP RA to support a Record of Site Condition under Ontario Reg. 153/04 or to develop site-specific excess soil standards under Ontario Reg. 406/19. Risk assessment can also be applied for due diligence purposes during redevelopment to satisfy the requirements of municipalities and financial institutions.

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Mould Inspection and Testing

Completion of bulk analysis and air testing for mould. Water damage related mould inspections and providing mould remedial direction to restoration contractors. Assisting property owners with mould related insurance claims. Pre-abatement and post-abatement inspection services.

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Geotechnical

Paterson Group's team of experienced engineers and technicians can provide geotechnical design and review services for residential and commercial development applications in accordance with provincial and municipal guidelines.
Environmental

Environmental

Paterson Group’s team of Qualified Persons can provide a variety of environmental services and studies to permit residential and commercial development applications, due diligence studies for land purchase and for refinancing purposes.
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Hydrogeological

Studies and investigations related to groundwater in accordance with provincial regulations associated with development of residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
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Materials Testing

The material testing division includes a state-of-the-art CCIL certified laboratory and a large staff of field inspectors, technical managers, and engineers to provide construction inspection services for various projects in the private sector (such as low rise and high-rise developments), as well as municipal, provincial, and federal projects.
Construction Site Inspection

Material Testing: Homeowners

Paterson Group provides a variety of tests and inspections to complete residential homebuilding in accordance with provincial and municipal regulations.
Laboratory Testing - Asphalt

Laboratory Testing: Asphalt

Paterson Group has a state-of-the-art asphalt laboratory with industry standard asphalt testing procedures and new additions of the Hamburg Wheel, Semi-Circular Bend Test (SCB), Disk Shaped Compact Tension Test (DCT), Texas Overlay, Cyclic Fatigue, Flow Number and Dynamic Modulus.
Laboratory Testing - Concrete

Laboratory Testing: Concrete

Paterson Group concrete testing group has extensive experience on many projects such as residential high rise to commercial/residential low-rise projects, and municipal infrastructure.
Lab Testing Soil Aggregates

Laboratory Testing: Soil and Aggregates

Paterson has numerous laboratory technicians capable of completing low to high complexity of soil and aggregate testing.
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Building Envelope Engineering

Our Building Science division completes many studies and services related to building envelope engineering in accordance with industry and ASTM standards. Our experienced staff complete thorough reviews to assess building envelope condition for a variety of building types.

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Building Assessments

Our building assessment team can review the physical condition for many building types for the purpose of due diligence or re-financing. We can also assist owners with the tender process and obtaining bids from qualified contractors, construction site review and contract administration services.
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Condominium & Landlord Services

Our services allow condominiums and landlords to forecast major capital expenditures and we complete assessments of construction deficiencies for new construction projects. Many of our clients have been using Paterson services for these various studies for over 20 years.

Energy & Sustainability

Whether you are looking for ways to upgrade and optimize the performance of an existing building, meet stringent performance standards for a new construction project, or showcasing your portfolio’s sustainability commitments, Paterson Group’s team of experienced sustainability specialists can help.
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Structural Repairs and Renovations

Paterson has experience with a variety of residential renovations and can provide consultation services to ensure repairs and renovations are completed in accordance with provincial and local regulations.
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Rural Development Design

Private sewage and industrial system design, monitoring, and analysis of residential or commercial drinking wells.

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Retaining Wall Design

Design and inspection services for segmental block retaining wall systems.
Vibration & Noise Studies

Vibration Monitoring and Noise Studies

Monitoring services for ground movement during construction.  Services related to noise attenuation studies in accordance with municipal bylaws.
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Designated Substance Survey

Paterson Group’s team of specialists can complete a survey of an existing building to determine the presence of hazardous materials in a building which could be harmful to workers if they are not removed prior to renovation or demolition.
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Indoor Air Quality Analysis

Paterson Group personnel have the expertise to test, detect and recommend air quality solutions for a variety of home and office settings.
Temporary Shoring/Excavation Support System Design

Temporary Shoring/ Excavation Support System Design

Our design team of qualified engineers are specialized in the design of various excavation support systems such as soldier pile and lagging, sheet piles, secant piles or tangent pile walls, diaphragm walls, anchored and nailed shotcrete, among other systems.