Service: New Construction
Harsh Trivedi, MBA, P. Eng., LEED AP
Project Principal
Harsh always strives to do his best to help the most people possible and contribute to a positive work environment and inspire his team members and co-workers to do the same.
Services
Specialty Testing
Building and Structural Restoration
New Construction
Office Location
Toronto
Education
Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering, Saurashtra University, Gujarat, India, 1991
Master of Business Administration – Project Management, Preston University, London, UK, 2004
LEED™ Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Association
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Canadian Standard Association (CSA)- Associate Member for the new CSA Standard A500 “Building Guards"
Steve Krysa, P. Eng.
Project Principal, Director of Quality Management
Steve is committed to working with the focus and efficiency required to maintain a healthy work-life balance, while embracing a lifelong dedication to learning.
Services
Building and Structural Restoration
New Construction
Office Location
Burlington
Education
B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering), University of Waterloo, 2003
Structural Specialization Certificate, University of Waterloo
Management Sciences Option, University of Waterloo
Certified Infrared Thermographer (Level 1), Infrared Training Center (ITC)
EIFS Quality Assurance Program (QAP) Site Auditor Certification
Association
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS)
Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC)
International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
Building and Concrete Restoration Association of Ontario (B&CRAO)
Peter Vegh, Ph.D., P.Eng., LEED AP
Senior Project Principal, Vice President (Engineering)
Petr is always looking for and learning how to do things better, finding and applying the gained knowledge in real life and, in general, trying to practice better engineering.
Services
Specialty Testing
Building and Structural Restoration
New Construction
Email
Office Location
Toronto
Education
Ph.D (Theoretical Mechanics), Czech Technical University and University of Toronto, 1994
Master of Applied Science (Eng), Czech Technical University, 1982
LEED Accredited Professional
Association
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Technical Committee Chair (Developed the new Standard CSA A500: Building Guards)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Voting Member for CSA Standard S478, Standard on Durability in Buildings
International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS), Working Group on Environmentally Compatible Structures and Structural Materials (Past Chair)
Journal of the IASS, Editorial Committee
Metro Distribution Centers
A third-party review, completed during a global pandemic, with water and condensation investigations ensuring optimal building air tightness and thermal performance during and after construction.
Services
New Construction
Subservices
Third Party Review
Sector
Industrial
Duration
201-2021
Client
Metro Inc.
Project Value
$400,000,000
Project size
2 buildings (190,000 sq ft and 280,000 sq ft)
This project included the construction of two Metro Distribution Centres, one sized at 190,000 ft2 for frozen food distribution and one sized at 280,000 ft2 for fresh food distribution.
The centres were constructed between 2019 and 2021. Pretium completed a full-time third-party site review of:
- roofing
- insulated metal panel cladding
- spray foam insulation
- curtain walls
- masonry construction at both facilities
Water penetration and condensation investigations were also performed in the post-construction phase using:
- water testing standards and techniques
- infrared thermography
- moisture scanning
- temperature/humidity monitoring equipment
To deliver this project, Pretium completed the following measures:
Third Party Review
From specialist review at the design stage to assisting with quality assurance on behalf of the design authority or general contractor during construction, we provide the necessary engineering services to ensure work is performed to the highest standard. By leveraging our extensive experience in restoration projects, we can help teams to avoid common pitfalls.
Water Leakage Testing
Both qualitative and quantitative water leakage testing of building envelope components are provided including, but not limited to, in-situ performance testing of windows and doors and the use of water spray and blower doors to simulate the effects of a wind-driven rain.
Infrared Thermography
Infrared thermography is used in building science to detect thermal variations in building envelope assemblies using non-destructive infrared (IR) radiation detector sensing equipment. Detection of these thermal variations can be used to identify a variety of potential deficiencies.
Client Benefits
Pretium worked within a large project team including the owner, architect, general contractor, and multiple subcontractors to ensure construction was executed to the highest standards and level of detail.
Refrigeration and freezer buildings require extreme air tightness and thermal detailing to prevent interior condensation and moisture related issues. Pretium completed regular site reviews to resolve deficiencies as they came up post-construction to minimize issues once the buildings were in use. For condensation and moisture issues that were identified, various testing techniques and equipment were utilized to resolve them.
This project was in active construction during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pretium staff worked diligently with the General Contractor to follow all on-site health and safety requirements.
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Fraz Mahmood, B.Arch.Sci.
Building Science Consultant, Project Manager
Meticulous and detail-oriented with over 13 years of experience in the building science field. Fraz has developed a thorough understanding of building science principles with practical knowledge of construction practices.
Through his education and work on various projects, Fraz is committed to providing effective and efficient solutions.
Services
New Construction
Building and Structural Restoration
Office Location
Toronto
Education
Bachelor of Architectural Science, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), 2008
John Pogacar, P.Eng.
Senior Project Principal
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
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)
Mark Sim, P. Eng.
Project Manager
Mark is a Project Manager in the building science field with over 10 years of experience in performance audit, reserve fund study, building condition assessment and structural/guardrail review and testing related work. He has extensive experience and thorough understanding of TARION process related to performance audit and conciliation process. In addition, he also has extension experience in structural/guardrail review and testing.
Services
Specialty Testing
New Construction
Email
Office Location
Toronto
Education
University of Toronto, B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering)
Ontario Building Code (Parts 3, 8 and 9)
Association
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Mohamad Ahmad, B.Eng.
Building Science Consultant
Mohamad is passionate for building science and invests in professional relationships with colleagues and clients in order to ensure projects are performed with high quality and to support achieving client goals and project success as per building code requirements.
Services
New Construction
Office Location
Toronto
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Civil Engineering, Ryerson University, 2019
Nadine Cowan, P.Eng.
Building Engineering Manager, New Construction Service Area Leader
Nadine has a passion for building science and passing on her knowledge to both clients and colleagues. In an ever-evolving field of construction, there is always something new to learn, disseminate and implement in new projects.
With over 25 years of experience, Nadine has been providing valuable and practical solutions to clients in existing building retrofit and new construction projects. Through her education and work on various projects, Nadine has developed a thorough understanding of building envelope theory and materials behaviour with practical knowledge of construction practices and sequencing.
Services
New Construction
Office Location
Toronto
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Engineering - Honours Co-op), University of Waterloo, 1997
Certified in Construction Contract Administration through Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), 2003
Association
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC)
Canadian Roofing Contractors' Association (CRCA)