Ismael Charrat is MBC Group’s Senior Manager in Vancouver, BC. Ismael originally obtained his bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Morocco, eventually making his way to Montreal, where he studied and received his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. Ismael holds the Professional Engineering designation and has made many strides in his impressive career, with a decade of experience working for contractor companies to complete large and complex commercial and residential projects.

In September of 2020, Ismael moved to Vancouver from Montreal in the wake of the pandemic to embark on a new adventure and expand his opportunities. When Ismael met Ross Huartt, MBC Group’s president, he recognized the drive for innovation and ambition to incorporate new technologies into current processes to refine and advance our service offerings for our clients. It was clear that as a company which is expanding so quickly there would be room for unlimited growth at MBC Group.

Ismael is currently evolving the systems in place to account for the growing company, working with efficient technologies to decrease turnaround times without decreasing the quality of work. For Ismael, the possibilities are endless, showcased by the upcoming acquisition of a lab in Vancouver as well as the opening of additional labs across Canada. For him, it’s very exciting and rewarding to be a part of that. Ismael’s team consists of 7 experts and works very efficiently, half who address insurance losses such as fires, floods, and impacts. This half of the team complete damage assessments and assist with acquiring building permits, among other tasks. The other team focuses on structural engineering, such as new buildings, repairs, and tenant improvements. And who can forget about Diane, their administrator who helps to coordinate the whole operation. Ismael is proud of the systems he is already helping put in place and knows he will be just as proud for the foreseeable future.

The nature of work at MBC Group is diverse, which keeps it exciting. From small repairs and renovations to very large design builds, there is never a dull moment! He encourages those with the same passion and drive for growth to look to MBC as their destination. Ismael calls for people who see further than themselves and have a great outlook on the future to join the team at MBC Group and be part of the culture of innovation. MBC Group experts must be passionate about what they do, have a great approach to communication with clients, and a drive for success and innovation that matches the leaders who are making it all happen.

When Ismael isn’t focusing on his work, he enjoys playing guitar. He sets the pre-pandemic scene we all yearn for by describing having his favorite people around the table, a cup of wine, and the strumming of some flamenco tunes, an influence from his home. Ismael, we are excited to see how you continue to fine-tune operations here at MBC Group!

Ismael can be reached at Ismael.charrat@mbc-group.ca or 1-800-547-0608.

MONCTON, NB, JANUARY 4, 2020 – With the addition of Ricky Cormier as our Senior Project Manager for the Major Projects team, MBC Group will increase its presence in Atlantic Canada and enhance the client experience. Ricky is based in Moncton and will be providing full bilingual services in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and other surrounding areas.

Ricky has over 20 years of experience in the construction and insurance industries, as a project manager, insurance adjuster, and contract specialist. Throughout his career Ricky Cormier has consulted on a wide range of complex insurance losses including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. Mr. Cormier has also been involved in a number of major projects across Canada including the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton and the Suncor Voyageur Village Complex in Fort McMurray. Over the years, Ricky’s experience has evolved to include a variety of specialized services that further strengthen Mr. Cormier’s credibility as a renowned consultant.

“Ricky will undoubtedly be a great asset to MBC Group’s growing presence in Eastern Canada. I am impressed by his expertise and know he will accomplish great things at MBC Group. Mr. Cormier’s broad, functional experience will help us further align and coordinate our efforts as we work to achieve our goals for customer success, category leadership, and growth.” says MBC Group’s President, Ross Huartt.

As MBC Group continues to grow and expand our service offerings, we are actively securing talented project management staff to meet the increased demand for our services and strive to exceed the expectations of our clients across Canada. We are excited to add Ricky and his wealth of knowledge and experience to our Appraisal team.

To strengthen our presence in these areas, Ricky Cormier will work closely with our Associate Director of Atlantic Canada, David Merks. For further information, Mr. Cormier can be reached at ricky.cormier@mbc-group.ca or toll free at: 1-800-547-0608.

About MBC Group

MBC Group has been operating for over 20 years, serving clients from coast to coast. We are one of Canada’s leading multi-disciplinary Engineering Consulting Firm specializing in Structural and Forensic Engineering, Architecture and Design, Environmental Consulting, Major Projects, Appraisal and Quantity Surveying and Research and Development. We also offer forensic laboratory services and a wider range of forensic consulting services. Our mission is to provide a third-party independent analysis and streamlined reporting to assist our clients in making cost-effective solutions.