General description

Cansult Limited was established in 1961 with a focus on exporting Canadian engineering expertise. Over forty years later, Cansult, now an employee-owned company, has established itself as a world-class leader in engineering and project management both in Canada and abroad. Cansult specialises in engineering and project management for capital projects, including construction supervision in transportation planning and engineering, public works/urban engineering, buildings, tourism and recreation sectors. Cansult delivers services focusing on commitment, quality, and service management. Emphasis on training, information technology, and client feedback provides a foundation for achieving project goals. Experts in their fields, Cansult's professionals are problem solvers and managers with a commitment to excellence, enthusiasm, flexibility and a willingness to share their knowledge and expertise with their client. Cansult promotes full services from its international offices. Specialist services are available from each of the offices to be integrated into the project team, for any project as appropriate, and specialist input is also available from the Canadian head office ensuring a truly dynamic approach.

Key personnel

• Mr James A Metcalfe, PEng, President & CEO
• Mr A Lorne Atkinson, PEng, Chairman
• Mr David C Stephen, BArch, Senior Vice President
• Mr R Lorne Proudlock, CMA, Senior Vice President & CFO
• Mr George H Horning, PEng, Vice President & Secretary
• Mr Riad Z Nashif, Vice President
• Mr Leon Seyranian, PEng, Vice President
• Mr Peter C Ventin, PEng, MBA, Vice President
• Dr. Jamila El Assaad, Ph.D., Vice President

Resources

Total 362: - ENGINEERS: Civil 110, Electrical 20, Mechanical 20, Structural 20, Other 15, Total 185, OTHER SPECIALISTS: Architects 31, Other 130, Total 161, SUPPORT: Administrative and support 47, Total 47

International experience

Barbados; Canada; Egypt, Arab Rep; Equatorial Guinea; Iraq; Jamaica; Jordan; Kenya; Kuwait; Lebanon; Malaysia; Morocco; Nigeria; Oman; Saudi Arabia; Trinidad & Tobago; Turkey; UAE; Yemen, Republic

International offices

CanadaMarkham
Cansult Limited60 Renfrew Drive, #300, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L3R 0E1
Tel: +905 470 2010
Fax: +905 470-2060
Email: cansult@cansult.com
Web: http://www.cansult.com

QatarDoha
Cansult LimitedBox 23373, 4 D-Ring Road (opposite Lulu Hypermarket), Al Hilal Offices Building, Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4667427
Fax: +974 4667424
Email: qatar@cansult.com
Web: http://www.cansult.com

UAEAbu Dhabi
Cansult LimitedBox 53, The Towers at the Trade Centre, West Tower, Level 7, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2 6446660
Fax: +971 2 6446696
Email: abudhabi@cansult.com
Web: http://www.cansult.com

UAEDubai
Cansult LimitedBox 52641, Sultan Business Centre, Level 3, Flat 314, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 3347074
Fax: +971 4 3347042
Email: dubai@cansult.com
Web: http://www.cansult.com

UAESharjah
Cansult LimitedExpo Centre Sharjah, Level 1, Box 27238, Sharjah, UAE
Tel: +971 (6) 5771300
Fax: +971 (6) 5771400
Email: sharjah@cansult.com
Web: http://www.cansult.com

Services

PRE-PROJECT PLANNING - Feasibility studies/assessments
PROJECT SUPPORT - Information technology services. Civil Engineering. Environmental impact studies. Regional/urban/rural planning. Site evaluation
PROJECT PREPARATION - Pre-designs. Detailed designs. Tender documents/bid evaluation
CONSTRUCTION - Construction management. Field engineering. Inspection. Project management. Quality assurance. Site supervision
POST-CONSTRUCTION - Commissioning. Training
LEGAL SUPPORT - Expert witness

Typical Projects

CANADA:
- Highway Design, Ontario: preliminary and detailed design, and environmental assessment of highway widening and rehabilitation projects.
- Regional Administrative Facility – Durham Region: project management services
- East Gwillimbury GO Centre – GO Transit, Toronto: environmental assessment, preliminary design, detail design, contract administration
- Ontario College of Art & Design, Toronto: site grading, drainage, and stormwater management design
- Don Valley Corridor Transportation Master Plan: outlining recommendations for corridor improvements to relieve congestion
- UAE Embassy, Ottawa, Ontario: project management, construction supervision, design
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:
- Abu Dhabi Trade Centre: full project management services
- Banking Institute Building & Pension Fund Building: full design services
- Burj Dubai: detailed and comprehensive transportation planning study
- Dubai Healthcare City: complete master plan, traffic impact study, infrastructure design, supervision
OMAN:
- Golden Tulip Hotel, Khasab: design and construction
- Salalah Crown Plaza Hotel: design and construction
QATAR:
- Qatar Broadcasting Studio: project management of design
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO:
- East-West Corridor: transportation planning, feasibility, design