We are delighted to announce our newest addition to the team, starting July 23, 2020 Chris Vallee will be joining us as our new Proposal Unit Manager. Mr. Vallee has a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry and we’re excited to see him apply his experience and knowledge to help increase our brand awareness across Canada.

In 2019, Chris Vallee earned an honours diploma from Algonquin College with a focus in Radio Broadcasting. Mr. Vallee is a motivated self-starter and is highly skilled in news writing and reporting, entrepreneurship as well as audio and video production. Chris has worked as a marketing and communications manager, a radio host and a freelance journalist, giving him a wealth of skills that has allowed him to succeed in any role he has been given. Mr. Vallee is also bilingual which allows MBC Group to honour our Canadian roots by being able to communicate with all clients in both French and English.

“Chris drives market awareness and qualified sales leads through a remarkable blend of technical savvy, customer focus and persuasive communication. His skill set encompasses all facets of marketing and we’re pleased to have him onboard.” says Naomi Myers, Director of National Services for MBC Group.

Mr. Vallee will be a part of the marketing department and will report to our Director of National Services, Naomi Myers. Chris’ main responsibilities will include working with Division Leaders and Subject Experts to ensure accurate and timely information is given in all RFP reports as well as sales brochures and other marketing materials. The Proposal Writer Unit Manager will also be responsible for developing new sales opportunities, engaging new and current clients and improving our connection between our followers through our social media channels. Chris Vallee will be a core part of our team in terms of promoting our brand and our service offerings as we continue to move forward and extend our global reach.

About MBC Group

MBC Group has serviced the construction industry for over 20 years; providing structural, commercial, civil and residential consultation. Our mission is to provide objective analysis and precise reporting to assist our clients in making informed decisions. MBC Group is one of Canada’s leading national construction consulting firms.

Visit our website to learn more about our services and submit requests at www.mbc-group.ca.

JULY 9, 2020: At MBC Group our organizational culture aims for personal development and we are committed to fostering it from within. Which is why we are delighted to announce that Sandis Legzdins has been appointed as our new Vice President of Appraisal Services and Kristjan Kristjansson has been named the new Senior Manager of Alberta.

Sandis Legzdins has been providing assistance to the insurance and construction sectors in Canada over the last 14 years. Sandis oversees and supports the appraisal and surveying teams across the country to ensure that customers receive reliable and timely information, ensuring the results we provide meet their needs. As our new Vice President of Appraisal, we have no doubt Mr. Legzdins will continue to do a fantastic job of representing MBC Group and surpass all expectations in this new role.

In the last 10 years, Kristjan has provided post loss services to numerous major Canadian disasters including the floods in Southern Alberta, Fort McMurray wildfires and more. Mr. Kristjansson joined MBC Group in 2018 as an appraiser but quickly rose into a supervisory role. In combination with Kristjan’s previous roles as a labourer, technician and project manager has provided Kristjan with the applied knowledge of understanding all the factors involved in delivering a successful assessment for all construction projects.

“Sandis and Kristjan have been a key part of our success and we were thrilled to promote them both to their new roles. As we are expanding our range of services and anticipating steady growth over the next couple of years, knowing how committed they are to the work we are providing to our clients, we are confident that they can help us achieve our organizational goals of becoming one of Canada’s leading and most trusted consulting firms.” said Ross Huartt, President of MBC Group.

To learn more about our Appraisal and Surveying services please contact Sandis Legzdins. Mr. Legzdins can be reached by email: sandis.legzdins@mbc-group.ca or toll free at 1-800-547-0608.

About MBC Group

MBC group one of Canada’s national leading consulting firms in engineering, environmental and appraisal that makes us a one-stop shop to help meet all our clients needs. Our mission is to provide objective analysis and precise reporting that will help our clients make well-informed decisions. Our team of highly qualified professionals, along with advanced technology and quick turn-around times makes us one of the most preferred consulting firms across all industries.

Visit our website to learn more about our services and submit requests at www.mbc-group.ca.

July 6, 2020: MBC Group’s acquisition of Siefken Engineering Ltd. expands our footprint into the British Columbia market. This acquisition will combine the skill sets of both our Engineering divisions and the merged business will now operate under the MBC Group name. A shared dedication to customer service and expanded global scope will bring many benefits to our customers, staff, and the communities that we serve.

Founded in 1990, Siefken Engineering Ltd. is a structural engineering firm that has provided forensic structural assessments for the insurance industry and large-scale structural design projects across Canada & United States. The company was started by John Siefken in Vancouver, BC with a team of twelve Engineers, CAD Technicians and support staff; they have become a trusted name in the Vancouver market.

MBC Group’s engineering division has expanded steadily over the past year and our overall company growth has increased our presence, allowing us to continue delivering our services across Canada. This unified front for our Engineering services will help support our continued business growth and deliver enhanced value to new and existing clients.

“This is an exciting opportunity for MBC Group to strengthen and expand its service offerings and geographical reach throughout North America.” Says Antoine Caron, Vice President of Engineering Services. “With a range of high-profile clients, the acquisition of Siefken Engineering Ltd. supports MBC Group’s strategy to lead the market and meet the future requirements of our mission to lead the industry as one of the best consulting firms in Canada.”

John Siefken, founder and CEO of Sieken Engineering Ltd. also commented “This acquisition gives us a significant growth opportunity for both of our businesses through an extended service offering to our customers. As each project varies and needs different levels of expertise, we are able to deliver more services and cross-sell to different markets.”

Siefken Engineering’s experience in structural design will be a welcome addition to the current services provided by MBC Group. With a renowned name in both Canada and the United States, we believe that this new partnership will provide us with a stronger team to meet the unique demands of a dynamic and maturing market.

For more information about our service offerings please contact Naomi Myers, our Director of National Services. Ms. Myers can be reached at naomi.myers@mbc-group.ca or toll free at 1-800-547-0608.

About MBC Group

MBC Group is one of Canada’s leading national construction consulting firms. MBC Group’s national team has serviced the construction industry for over 20 years specializing in cyber security, aviation, engineering, appraisal and quantity surveying and environmental services for all types of construction from commercial, residential and consultation. Our mission is to provide a third party independent analysis and streamlined reporting to assist our clients in making cost-effective solutions.

Visit our website to learn more about our products and services: www.mbc-group.ca.