NEXT offers a wide variety of biological services to help our clients meet their construction-related development goals within the boundaries of the legislative requirements.
Our team of Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs) critically assess the environmental impacts of development projects on aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitats and prepare applications and reports that comply with all applicable legislation. Our team is aware of all the permits and approvals that can be required at municipal, provincial, and federal levels. From municipal bylaws for developing near a watercourse to Provincial Approval for modifications to the nature of a stream all the way to Federal Requests for Review when working in and around fish habitat, NEXT’s Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEPs) have our clients covered. We pride ourselves in guiding our clients meticulously and comprehensively on the environmental opportunities and risks that exist in each unique project and assist in the planning of their activities to ensure that services are carried out to client satisfaction and maintain integrity and the sustainability of the environment.
NEXT provides efficient and cost-effective solutions to ensure our client’s construction projects remain in compliance with regulatory guidelines while also maintaining construction timelines.
Services Provided:
- Environmental Overview Assessments (EOA)
- Environmental Development Permits (EDP)
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
- Riparian Area Protection Regulation (RAPR) Assessments
- Provincial and Federal Approvals
- Restoration Plan / Invasive Species Management
- Construction Environmental Monitoring Plans (CEMPs)
- Monitoring: (Wildlife Survey and Salvage, Bird Nest Survey, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans)
NEXTs QEPs are aware that any delay can have significant impacts on project budgets and timelines. Therefore, we guide our clients through the permitting and approval process; from assistance with determining what environmental requirements are applicable to their project (e.g., slope stability assessment, arborist assessment), management of any necessary permits, approvals by elected officials, and preparation of applications and reports for submission to governing bodies, we provide our clients with more than just a service that meets legislative requirements. We believe that we can add value at all levels of business by understanding our client’s individual needs and developing relationships that respond to those needs proactively.
