Toronto, Ontario, Canada
An intuitive and goal driven Building Science Specialist whose professional responsibilities have included field review, investigation, design, and contract administration for both new construction and building restoration projects.
M.A.Sc Building Science with research focusing on leveraging operational data analytics and machine learning to improve tall building air conditioning energy efficiency.
Performed investigations on existing commercial, institutional and residential buildings to determine condition of building envelope components. Prepared design specifications and drawings for capital renewal and replacement projects. Provided contract administration and in-field quality assurance review for building envelope restoration and renewal projects. Completed building condition assessments including risk assessment and capital planning with estimate replacement and action item costs.
Performed field review and prepared advice concerning construction risk management and quality assurance for third party construction review and for requirements set out in Tarion’s Builder Bulletin 19R; focused on building envelope and fire separations for new construction projects. Additional responsibilities included pre-construction condition surveillance, pre-performance auditing, and participating in window air leakage and water penetration testing, as well as anchor pull testing. Assisted with the development of new report templates, and internal project setup processes.
Ensured that work undertaken by contractors on multiple new condominium construction projects was compliant with all applicable details, drawings, and specifications provided to site. Drew and assisted with preparation of building details regarding best construction practices and field recommendations. Completed an audit of existing firestopping systems and prepared a draft scope of work and firestopping specification regarding a remedial project concerning sealant replacement at an existing condominium. Performed water testing on various building envelope assemblies, and assisted with load testing of balcony guardrail systems, blower door testing for LEED qualification, and bond testing of materials applied to concrete surfaces.