Service: Assessment and Capital Planning

Mark Bechthold

Mark Bechthold, P. Eng.

Project Principal, Assessment and Capital Planning Service Area Leader
Mark Bechthold

Mark focuses on communication with our Clients to ensure that their needs are met through unbiased, professional evaluation of their assets and providing them with a range of solutions tailored to fit their requirements.

Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
Email
Office Location
Burlington
Education
B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering), University of Waterloo, 1995
Association
Professional Engineer, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Ice Damning Investigation and Roof Replacement
The project began by completing a comprehensive investigation, including a thermograph scan and past reports. After Pretium's investigation, the need for items to reduce excessive ice damming was identified, including new insulation, white EPDM membrane to reflect sunlight during the day, automated heat tracing cables in the gutters, and new vapor retarder to serve as air barrier.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Roofing

RH Cornish Public School, Port Perry

Condition Assessment & Roof Retrofit
Condition assessment, design, tendering, and construction review and contract administration.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Roofing

Wilfrid Laurier University

Ice Damning Investigation and Roof Replacement
The project began by completing a comprehensive investigation, including a thermograph scan and past reports. After Pretium's investigation, the need for items to reduce excessive ice damming was identified, including new insulation, white EPDM membrane to reflect sunlight during the day, automated heat tracing cables in the gutters, and new vapor retarder to serve as air barrier.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Roofing
Ola Saleh

Ola Saleh, EIT, ENV SP

Project Coordinator
Ola Saleh

Ola strives to incorporate discipline and passion into her work and inspire others to do the same. To commit herself to life-long learning. To encompass integrity as she applies her project management skills to deliver efficiency and productivity.

Services
Building and Structural Restoration Assessment and Capital Planning
Email
Office Location
Burlington
Education
B. Eng, Civil Engineering (Structural Option), Ryerson University, 2021
Envision Sustainability Professional, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, 2022
Contract Management and Claims Awareness Training, Systech, 2021
Association
Canadian Society for Civil Engineering

Representative Projects

70 Glenburn Crt, Hamilton

Balcony and Building Envelope Restoration
EIFS overcladding, concrete repairs, balcony waterproofing, balcony guard replacement, and sealant replacement at window frames.
Project role
Project Coordinator
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Balconies
  • Cladding
Jean-Guy Levaque

Jean-Guy Levaque, F-IIBEC, RRC, RRO

Senior Project Principal, Director of Sales and Client Relations
Jean-Guy Levaque

Jean-Guy is a Specialist Roofing Consultant with over 43 years of construction experience, including 31 years of roof consulting, providing practical solutions for high-profile national clients on retrofit and new construction projects. A fluently bilingual expert, he is recognized across Canada, the U.S., and internationally. As Director of Sales and Client Relations, he drives business development and advises on company standards. With extensive experience in management and ownership, he leads teams with integrity and dedication, always striving to meet client needs. Jean-Guy is passionate about advancing best practices and quality in roofing and building sciences.

Services
Building and Structural Restoration Assessment and Capital Planning New Construction
Email
Office Location
Burlington
Education
Architectural Technology Diploma, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, 1982
RRC Registered Roof Consultant, RCI Inc., 2013
RRO, Registered Roof Observer, RCI Inc., 2007
GRP, Green Roof Professional, 2008
MAATO, Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario, 1987
Association
CIB W83 International Committee on Roofing Materials and Systems, Chair 2023 - present
IIBEC Bylaws and Chapter Development Committees 2023 - present
CSA, CSA A123.26 Task Group Member 2023 - present
IIBEC, President, 2015-2016
Member Construction Specs Canada (CSC)
President, 1998, Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO)
Industry member, Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association (OIRCA)
Industry member, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA)
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC)
Industry member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Representative Projects

Project role
Client Service Manager, Project Principal
Services

Toronto Catholic District School Board

Roof Condition Assessments 100+ schools
Performed detailed, non-invasive, on-site condition surveys of existing roof systems. Generated a detailed roof inventory identifying the various roof types, structure, area, material, conditions, and deficiencies, including access ladders, etc. Identified critical roof replacements and repairs: provided budgets, recommendations, and prioritization for 10-year roofing systems renewal/replacement plan, and provided detailed roof plans. The Pretium reports, roof plans, and database assisted and formed the basis for replacement/renewal/repair budgeting and plans for the next ten (10) years for the facilities reviewed.
Project role
Project Principal
Services
Assessment and Capital Planning
  • PCA and Capital Planning

The Scarborough Hospital

Low Slope Roof Replacement
Replacement of the existing protected assembly roofs at the Birchmount Campus site. Work involved salvaging the existing insulation and ballast for re-use with the new roof assembly. Contractor qualification processes were also developed towards a successful selection of qualified contractors and a successful project.
Project role
Project Director, Senior Technical Lead
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
  • Roofing
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Jean-Guy Levaque is a frequent presenter on roofing in the building science industry. He most recently presented in Italy at the International Federation of the Roofing Trades on North American roofing techniques and trends. Jean-Guy has also presented as a panel Moderator at Rooftech 2023 on Climate Change Impact – how should we construct roofing for the future and is a frequent presenter at IIBEC education programs