As a specialized consultant, we bring in-depth expertise across all cladding types, allowing our team to assess the current condition of cladding, identify deficiencies and risks, and provide information and recommendations needed to make informed decisions about restoration options.

Once a roadmap has been agreed upon, our detailed design packages help to mitigate risk by providing clear and concise information to potential contractors bidding the work. Our team’s attention to detail shines, as we capture all of the agreed upon aspects of the project, turning a vision into reality.

During construction, we continue to provide value to clients by reviewing the work completed against the requirements of the design and specifications. We treat every building like it is our own, focusing on quality in everything we do, from the most technical details and aesthetics to the experience of those occupying the site.

Our team has over 250 years of combined experience in parking garage design, maintenance, repairs, and replacement. Whether it is an above ground, below ground, conventionally reinforced, post-tension, or precast garage structure, we have the expertise to make any project successful. 

Our services include: 

• Condition assessments, including leakage investigations, forensic analysis, and testing
• Cost effective solutions for repairs, replacement, or demolition programs
• In-house structural design, including the preparation of specifications and drawings 
• Tendering, construction review, and contract administration services
• Third party inspection
• Expert witness and litigation support

Our Roofing Team brings pragmatic experience to every project beginning with problem diagnosis and leading to sensible solutions and options for repair, renewal, or replacement of roof assets including all types of steep slope and low slope roofs.   

Our services include: 

• Roof condition visual and comprehensive assessments and studies
• Leak, water penetration, moisture investigations and reporting
• Non-destructive testing including infrared thermography, drones, capacitance, etc.
• Roof preventive maintenance planning
• Capital expenditure budgeting as part of asset management 
• Design and specifications for repairs, replacement, and, renewal
• Energy performance including computer modeling and analysis
• Contract administration and construction review for quality assurance
• New construction design and construction review support services
• Roof-top equipment consulting including solar PV, blue roofs, communication, etc.
• Vegetated or green roof expertise
• Warranty and third-party reviews

Our expertise is not limited to buildings. We are also experienced in the restoration and maintenance of all site components. We assist many clients with assessing, maintaining, and revitalizing retaining walls, asphalt pavement, concrete walkways/sidewalks, ramps, fencing, and entrance canopies. 

We leverage our engineering experience to develop tailored solutions that blend cost, functionality, and aesthetics, collaborating to understand a client’s vision for the space, increasing the curb appeal for visitors and residents alike.

We offer design and consulting services for specialty structural systems including:

Roof Mounted Solar Projects: We provide roof-mounted solar panel consulting services for various installation types including pitched-roof flush mount, flat roof fixed or direct mounted, and flat roof ballasted. Our in-house expertise allows us to provide a number of supporting services that are critical to the success of the overall system like providing the cost benefit analysis of completing a roof at the time of panel installation versus deferring it.

Suspended Access System Review and Certification: Pretium currently oversees a portfolio of more than 70 permanently installed roof anchor systems for condominium and institutional clients. The roof anchor systems range in size from 10 to 140+ anchors and include a range installation types:

• Annual visual reviews
• 5-year load testing
• Load testing and certification of new or modified anchors
• Design of new anchors
• Assessment of existing roof anchor systems for adequate building coverage
• Design and review of temporary tie-back anchorages
• Reparation of access system drawings
• Review of building structural components for use as tie-back anchorage

Our team considers the application of codes, standards, best practices and common sense when reviewing and recommending accessibility improvement. We are experienced in the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the various provincial standards across Canada. We provide these services to architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, and other design professionals regarding Barrier-Free and Universal Design for the built environment including: 

• Provide specialist review throughout the design and specification development

• Prepare Universal Design reports for the built environment

• Audit the interior and exterior of transit facilities, condominiums, educational institutions, public spaces, single buildings, and large building portfolios. The audits include deficiency reports, costing, and accessibility planning. 

• Provide Architectural Transcription Services for designs and drawings with text descriptions to assist people with vision loss. 

• Complete Light Reflectance Value testing to ensure material contrast meets prevailing standards for the built environment
• Provide braille review to ensure braille on all types of signage accurately reflects the print

We also prioritize ISO Tactile Walking Surface Indicators and AODA Transportation Standard.

Pretium provides comprehensive curtain wall, window, and door system solutions to fit project needs.

We understand that there are many competing factors when it comes to planning and executing a window or door project, from enhancing building appearance, maximizing return on investment, improving energy performance and occupant comfort, to minimizing the impact of construction on fully occupied buildings. We work with clients to understand requirements on a building-by-building basis, allowing our team to appropriately tailor services to fit each project. 

During a window or door replacement project, our team partners with clients each step of the way from the condition assessment and investigations, through design, and to project completion. We understand and value the importance of continuity when it comes to air, thermal, and water or moisture control layers at interface details. 

We also provide third party inspection, structural design, thermal modelling, expert witness and litigation support, and more.