Service: Assessment and Capital Planning

John Pogacar

John Pogacar, P.Eng.

Senior Project Principal
John Pogacar

John is passionate about water infiltration and building envelope renewal, in particular with respect to roofing, waterproofing, and cladding. After 40 years in the industry and as one of the founding principals of Pretium, he still takes an active, hands-on approach to problem solving and is always happy to tackle complicated or puzzling new challenges.

Services
Building and Structural Restoration Assessment and Capital Planning New Construction
Email
Office Location
Toronto
Education
B.A.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Waterloo
Association
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC)
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)

Representative Projects

Four Seasons, 1165 Leslie St, Toronto

Roof Condition Assessment and Renewal Plan
Condition assessment, including phased roof replacement plan. Phase I and Phase II roof replacement including design, tendering, and construction review and contract administration.
Project role
Project Principal
Services

1967 Ellesmere Ave, Toronto

Roof Condition Assessment and Replacement
Condition assessment, including itemized roof replacement plan. Roof replacement including design, tendering, construction review and contract administration.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Sash Trajcevski

Sash Trajcevski, BSC, M.Eng.

Senior Project Manager
Sash Trajcevski

Sash is a Senior Project Manager in the building science field, with 15 years of experience. Through his education and work on various projects, he has developed a thorough understanding of TARION process and practical knowledge of Building Mechanical/ Plumbing Systems.

Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
Email
Office Location
Toronto
Education
George Brown College, 2002
Bachelor of Science for Mechanical Engineering, St. Cyril and Methodius University, 1995
Association
Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) Member

Representative Projects

203 College St, Toronto

Performance Audit and Reserve Fund Study
Review of all components related to the building envelope, landscaping, fire/life safety, building interior and preparation of performance audit and reserve fund studies reports, as well as PATS updates and the second year performance audit.
Project role
Project Manager
Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
  • Performance Audit
  • Reserve Fund Study

65 Yorkland Blvd, Brampton

Performance Audit and Reserve Fund Study
Review of all components related to the building envelope, landscaping, fire/life safety, building interior and preparation of performance audit and reserve fund studies reports, as well as performance audit consulting and PATS review.
Project role
Project Manager
Services
Reserve Fund Study

8 Tippett Rd, Toronto

Pre-Performance Audit
Review of components related to the building envelope, mechanical systems, electrical systems review including generator, barrier free, fire safety, interior common areas, exterior pavements and landscaping as well as the preparation of the pre-performance audit.
Project role
Project Manager
Services
Performance Audit
Suzanne Santyr

Suzanne Santyr, MBA, P.Eng., FEC

Project Principal, Vice President (Operations)
Suzanne Santyr

Suzanne wants to help build an organization that embraces continuous improvement and supports and empowers all employees to achieve success on their chosen career path. She strives to promote our core values of Integrity; Responsiveness; Investment in Relationships; Managing Risk and Technical Differentiation throughout the organization.

Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
Email
Office Location
Toronto
Education
Masters of Business Administration, University of Ottawa, 1989
Honours B.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering, Queens University, 1982
Third Party Neutral Certification, Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, 2002
Auditing Energy Systems Analysis, Canadian Institute for Energy Training, 1996
Cogeneration Technology, University of Wisconsin, 1992
Association
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Leadership Ottawa, 2003

Representative Projects

Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes

Property Condition Assessments and Accessibility Audits
Evaluation of social housing properties, creating accurate capital plans that maintained the safety and comfort of the building’s residents, and helped the client obtain accessibility grants.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
  • Accessibility Audit
  • PCA and Capital Planning
More about the project

London-Middlesex Community Housing

Portfolio Building Condition Assessments
Condition assessments (VFA database)
Project role
Project Principal / Project Manager
Services

City of Calgary LRT Platforms

TWSI Pilot Project
Two LRT Platforms - pilot project for TWSI installation - Design Support, Evaluation & Reporting
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Juhn Wright

Juhn Wright, M.A.A.T.O

Project Manager
Juhn Wright

Juhn is committed to providing the best possible service to ensure client satisfaction through excellent communication and quality deliverables in a timely and profitable manner. She listens to client needs and proposes solutions or services to resolve problem(s).

Never stop learning.

Services
Assessment and Capital Planning Building and Structural Restoration
Email
Office Location
Newmarket
Education
"Architectural Technologist Diploma, Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology, 1986 "
Association
Building Science and the Building Envelope, OBEC, 2000
Registered Building Technologist, AATO

Representative Projects

1575 Lakeshore Rd. W, Mississauga

Performance Audit and Reserve Fund Study
Review of all components related to the Building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevators, fire/life safety, building interior.
Project role
Project Manager
Services
Performance Audit

4700 Keele St, Toronto

Waterproofing of Podium and Landscape Renewal
Review of removal of existing waterproofing membrane and preparation of for installation of new waterproofing membrane.
Project role
Project Manager
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Site Components

1350 and 1360 York Mills Rd, North York

Parking Garage Repairs and Waterproofing (3 Phases)
Investigation, design, tendering for removal of full waterproofing system including overburden, repairs to failed concrete components and installation of new waterproofing membrane including installation of all overburden (landscaping)
Project role
Project Manager
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Parking Garages
Michael Tindale

Michael Tindale, M.A.A.T.O

Senior Project Principal
Michael Tindale

Michael contributes positively to personal and professional relationships by working within the design/construction industry to promote mutually respectful and fair business practices and to dedicate balanced time for both. To continue to develop technical knowledge within his area of practice.

Services
Building and Structural Restoration Assessment and Capital Planning
Email
Office Location
Newmarket
Education
Certificate in Architectural Technology, Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, 1978
Registered Architectural Technologist (M.A.A.T.O.)
RAIC Syllabus Design Level 4
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Certified – Complex Buildings, Large Buildings, Small Buildings, House and Registered Code Agent (Legal)
Association
Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario Accreditation Program, 1993
Served on the Board/Various Committees (1995 - 2001) and on the Certification Board (2009 - 2017), A.A.T.O.
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
Member of IIBEC Ethics Committee (2015 to term ending 2024)
Served as Chapter Level IIBEC - Treasurer, Chair of the Technical Commitee and Past President of RCI Ontario, 2010
Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC)
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

Representative Projects

415 Montreal Rd, Ottawa

Siding Replacement, Window and Sliding Door Replacement
Removal of existing wood siding, removal of exterior sheathing and repairs to exposed wood framing, replacement of wood balconies and waterproofing, replacement of all windows and sliding doors, and installation of drained EIFS wall assembly.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Windows and Doors

641 Bathgate Dr, Ottawa

Garage Waterproofing and Concrete Repairs
Phased (5 Phases) garage repairs and roof deck waterproofing including landscaped areas, parking areas and driveway.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Parking Garages

274 Hurst Dr, Barrie

Roof Condition Assessment and Replacement
Inspection, assessment, design, tendering and contract administration for the phase replacement of all sloped shingle roofing, including four low rise and ten semi-detached senior residential buildings.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Roofing
Thomas Fox

Thomas Fox, B.Sc.Eng.

Project Coordinator
Thomas Fox

To work diligently, professionally, and enthusiastically. To lead by example.

Services
Building and Structural Restoration Assessment and Capital Planning
Email
Office Location
Burlington
Education
Civil Engineering, Queen’s University, 2018

Representative Projects

Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto

Parking Garage Restoration
Evaluation, reporting, design, specifications, tender, construction review and contract administration related to parking garage concrete and waterproofing repairs.
Project role
Project Coordinator
Services

201 Elizabeth St, Toronto

Evaluation, reporting, design, specifications, tender, construction review and contract administration related to post-tensioned parking garage concrete and waterproofing repairs, post-tensioned cable replacement, drain replacement, and staircase replacement.
Project role
Project Coordinator
Services
Concrete I&T

55 Ontario St S, Milton

Construction review and contract administration for the replacement of a conventional 2-ply modified bitumen roofing system with a new 2-ply modified bitumen system, as well as the replacement of a cedar shingled roof with asphalt shingles.
Project role
Project Coordinator
Services
Regina Corpuz

Regina Corpuz, B.Eng., PMP

Project Coordinator
Regina Corpuz

Regina has developed the ability to assess the condition of existing structures throughout her career. Given her new role in reserve fund studies, building condition assessment & capital planning, she endeavours for success on continuous learning and improvement.

Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
Email
Office Location
Newmarket
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Technological University of the Philippines, 1999
Master of International Studies, International Pacific University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 2002
Certificate in AutoCAD Fundamentals, George Brown College, Toronto, 2016
LIEP (Licensing International Engineers into the Profession), University of Toronto, Toronto, 2016
Association
Project Management Institute – member in good standing, as a Project Management Professional (PMP), 2022-present

Representative Projects

14 Worsley St, Barrie

Building Condition Assessment and 25-Year Capital Plan
Building Condition Assessment
Project role
Project Manager
Services
PCA and Capital Planning

5659 Glen Erin Dr, Mississauga

Door and Window Condition Assessment
Baseline condition assessment was completed, December 2022, and project specifications and tender documentation in progress.
Project role
Project Manager
Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
  • PCA and Capital Planning

242 Oakdale Ave, St Catharines

Balcony and Building Envelope Repairs
Balcony slab restoration and wall repairs. New railing guard system with metal and IGU panels. Repair works in progress.
Project role
Project Coordinator
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Balconies
  • Cladding