Real Estate and Development

Land transactions involving contaminated sites can be risky not only for the buyer but the seller, too. With our extensive experience conducting site investigations according to Ministry of Environment requirements for these transactions, you can rest assured that the risk of liability is greatly reduced, and your chances of a successful deal are increased.

In fact, because many buyers are concerned with possible contamination, vendors approach us ahead of time to investigate their land. This allows for plenty of time for environmental remediation services if needed, and can mean the difference between a closed deal and a missed opportunity. Often, land acquisitions lead to development, and for over 25 years, we’ve been helping some of BC’s biggest developers navigate development challenges caused by contaminated land.

We understand the complex factors at play when coordinating cleanup with construction, and we’re industry leaders in everything from obtaining municipal permits to ensuring a Certificate of Compliance before it’s time for the Occupancy Permit. We work hard to meet the most ambitious deadlines, and in the unfortunate event you find yourself in trouble, we can help get you out.

Our skilled environmental consultants have many impressive accomplishments under their belts, including getting municipal releases from the Ministry of Environment even when they seemed impossible, to obtaining Occupancy Permits before Certificates of Compliance were even issued.