TORONTO, ON/ October 13, 2020: MBC Group is pleased to welcome Hasham Khan as the newest member joining the Appraisal Division at our Ontario office. Mr. Khan brings a wide and diverse range of expertise to MBC’s cost consulting presence in the Greater Toronto Area, thanks to his years of experience working for leading engineering consulting firms. 

Hasham Khan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nottingham in England and earned a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in Philadelphia. Mr. Khan has become an expert in the commercial/residential sector and has a strong background in high rise construction, cost consulting, loan monitoring and project management.  Together with his international education and experience, Hasham will be a great addition to the team as MBC Group continues to expand our presence in Eastern Canada.

“This is an exciting time for me and I am grateful for this new opportunity to join the dynamic and highly skilled team at MBC,” says Hasham Khan “I look forward to working on the cost estimation service line, using my diverse and comprehensive experience to complement the extensive cost knowledge already in place.”

As a certified PMP, Mr. Khan demonstrates strong leadership skills in successfully and efficiently executing tasks and scopes of work to the best of his ability for each project. His experience with AutoCAD and project management systems allows clients to get a full understanding of the tactics and preparation required to operate within fixed budgets and parameters. Mr. Khan’s array of experiences provides a well-rounded and structured approach to project management and risk mitigation. MBC Group’s cost consultancy business has experienced rapid growth across Canada and the company continues to search for ways to expand and better support our current and future clients.

Mr. Khan can be reached at hasham.khan@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.

September 30, 2020: MBC Group is pleased to announce the addition of Luc Dumouchel to the team as our new Director of Operations. Mr. Dumouchel will provide large scale oversight to operations in all our business lines across Canada.

Over the past 40 years, Mr. Dumouchel has used his vast practical experience in project management to oversee the execution of increasingly larger and more complex programs throughout the program life cycle. As a project manager, Mr. Dumouchel was responsible for seeing projects through to a successful completion. He has spent much of his career leading teams, keeping staff motivated and involved, coaching and overseeing employees, resolving possible disputes and keeping team members, resources, clients and stakeholders on track to ensure the delivery of excellent quality work. One of the most important initiatives he was responsible for overseeing was managing a $21 million project with the Department of National Defense, aimed at supplying the Army with new tactical capabilities.

As the new Director of Operations, Mr. Dumouchel has expertise in budgeting and resource allocation that gives him a strategic advantage when it comes to playing a leading role in MBC’s growth strategy. MBC Group believes that the position of the new Director will safeguard and increase the productivity of the company’s operations in order to promote accelerated growth and long-term performance.

“I am fortunate to have this opportunity and be a driving force towards MBC’s future successes. The company is poised to truly grow its vision and build on the tremendous momentum they have had over the last few years,” says Luc Dumouchel “And I look forward to being a part of the effort to bring MBC to the next level, by growing our service offerings and to be the industry’s leading appraisal, environmental and engineering consultant throughout Canada.”

Mr. Dumouchel can be reached at luc.dumouchel@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.

September 28, 2020: Today we are looking even brighter towards the future as MBC Group continues to grow and expand in the region with the introduction of three new key team members joining our Vancouver office.

“For me, change and growth are the most exciting elements of business. The expansion of our team with professionals at the top of their field ensures we can continue to stay on the cutting edge!” says Ross Huartt, President of MBC Group.

Ismael Charrat, P.Eng.

Ismael Charrat, P.Eng. assumes his role as our Senior Manager for the Vancouver branch overseeing our Engineering and Quantity Surveying teams. Mr. Charrat brings with him thirteen years of project management and engineering experience with his two Bachelors, one in Civil Engineering and the other in Material Sciences from École Polytechnique de Montréal, as well as obtaining his professional Engineer stamp. Having worked on some major projects in Canada, his most recent being the $225M Montreal Airport expansion project providing Project Management and acting as the Coordinating Professional. Ismael is looking forward to meeting MBC’s clients in the region and introducing our ever-expanding Engineering expertise.

Vinay Kumar, PMP, Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vinay Kumar joins the Cost Consulting group as our Senior Quantity Surveyor. Vinay’s experience spans over a decade working on large scale residential and commercial projects up to $1B in value. Mr. Kumar’s career has taken him across Asia, Quebec and now British Columbia. Vinay has completed the highly regarded Project Management Professional (PMP) designation with the Project Management Institute and combines this with his Masters in Construction Management from Concordia University, Montreal. His professional pedigree reinforces MBC’s commitment to being a trusted technical resource for our clients. Vinay’s large-scale project portfolio will ensure he is well equipped to manage the complexities of the insurance world and continue to deliver top quality results for our clients.

Eamon McHugh, Quantity Surveyor

Lastly, Eamon McHugh joins the team as one of our newest Quantity Surveyors, obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics from the University of Dublin. With five years experience in Canada he has been applying his surveying knowledge in the residential and commercial fields for a large Vancouver based general contractor. Eamon is working towards becoming a chartered surveyor with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and his Professional Quantity Surveyor designation with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS). We look forward to his enthusiasm and contribution to our Vancouver office.

Once again, MBC Group would like to welcome Mr. Charrat, Mr. Kumar, and Mr. McHugh to the team. We are excited to see them all apply their expertise and knowledge to help our team of experts develop, as well as the positive impact they will have on helping us extend our services to more clients across the region.

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.

AUGUST 19, 2020: MBC Group is pleased to announce Christian Injates as the new Senior Director of Environmental Services across Canada. Mr. Injates has been instrumental in helping to increase our national presence and awareness of MBC’s environmental service offerings. In Christian’s short time with MBC, he has made great strides to help us with our company’s overall growth strategy and we cannot wait to see what else we can achieve working together.

Christian Injates has over 25 years of related environmental consulting experience and has been a technical resource for managing hazardous materials, indoor air quality and other projects related to industrial hygiene throughout Canada. With Christian’s experience, expertise, and his ability to lead successful teams, MBC Group is in very capable hands when it comes to developing a first-class Environmental team.

Mr. Injates will be working closely with the Director of Environmental in Edmonton, Avery Miskulin and report to our Vice President of Engineering, Antoine Caron in our Vancouver office. Christian has shown an exemplary commitment to his role as an innovator and a manager, and we are thrilled to have him lead our team of environmental specialists.

“We have big plans for what MBC Group’s future looks like and we want to ensure that we create a solid foundation that will help us maintain relationships and our reputation as being a leading national consulting firm serving a wide variety of industries. Since Christian has joined our team, he has consistently made a positive contribution to the work we are doing in the organization as well as to the communities we serve. We look forward to seeing him thrive in his new position and helping us strengthen our Environmental services on a much more global scale, as well as our other lines of business.” says Ross Huartt, President of MBC Group.

Christian Injates can be reached at christian.injates@mbc-group.ca or by phone at: 1-604-345-7445.

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.

AUGUST 4, 2020: MBC Group, one of Canada’s leading national construction consulting firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Robin Abel. Mr. Abel has been appointed as the company’s new Director of Scientific Research and Development and is based out of our office in Edmonton supporting national and international initiatives.

Robin Abel is a highly qualified Forensic Chemist who holds a master’s degree in physical chemistry and has submitted his PhD thesis to the University of Alberta. Robin specializes in analytical chemistry with over fifteen years of experience. Prior to joining MBC Group, Mr. Abel was a Forensic Specialist with the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory Services where he performed routine forensic analysis and interpretation of evidence in criminal cases. Robin is also an experienced researcher having completed numerous projects at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Alberta.

Mr. Abel will spearhead MBC Group’s Research and Development department with a focus on developing a national laboratory program in supporting our Environmental and Engineering teams in their forensic investigations. Robin is detail-oriented and proficient in determining how a multitude of factors interrelate within an investigation. The application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking skills allow him to produce reliable findings in every investigation.

MBC’s investment and appointment of Robin Abel will enable our team to conduct laboratory testing services internally. This means faster processing times for bulk sample testing to assist our environmental consultants, making the evaluation and assessment process more efficient and cost effective for our clients.

“MBC understands how significant research is to evidence-based decision-making, innovation and design. We are excited to have Robin join the team as he will play a crucial role in the advancement of MBC’s reputation for delivering creative solutions using cutting edge technology. With Robin’s addition MBC will better serve our key clientele both in Canada and the United States.” says MBC Group President, Ross Huartt.

For further inquiries, Robin Abel can be reached at robin.abel@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.

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.