Land Development Engineering and Approvals Services Brochure

www.rjburnside.comLook for these related servicesLand DevelopmentHere’s What Our Clients Say“Burnside managed a complicated cut & fill and drainage permit application on approximately 50 acres at Goreway and Steeles in Brampton for a joint venture of GWL and Menkes. The permit included sensitive discussions with the TRCA and the City of Brampton as considerable lands infringed on environmentally sensitive flood plains. All proceeded on schedule and on budget with a happy Client and Government Authority. Burnside’s guidance and competence were essential.” Joe Nestic, P.Eng, Senior Vice President, Menkes Developments“We at Metrosphere appreciate the relationship we have with your company. It almost goes without saying that the engineering input and work done by your company has been of the highest quality and is always timely and within budget. The value added for us as developers has been in the initial conceptualizing of a project. Your input in analyzing the engineering hurdles associated with a particular project during due diligence periods and determining its feasibility has been invaluable to us. We look forward to our continued relationship.” Eli Klein, President, Metrosphere Development Corp.Water Resources ManagementEnvironmental PlanningTransportation Building ServicesGolfSince 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited has been a leader in providing engineering and science-based solutions to clients in Canada and overseas. In addition to conventional engineering disciplines, Burnside has specialized experience in various technical fields including water resources, site remediation, energy efficiency, solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, geographic information systems (GIS) and geomatics. Our exceptional team of over 335 civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, scientists, hydrogeologists, technologists, and support staff has a proven track record in providing practical and cost-effective solutions to our clients.Barrie(705) 797-2047Collingwood(705) 446-0515Guelph(519) 823-4995Mississauga(905) 821-1800Newmarket(905) 953-8967Orangeville(519) 941-5331Pickering(905) 686-3067Stratford(519) 271-5111Wingham(519) 357-1521Winnipeg(204) 949-7110Barbados(246) 432-7456Mozambique+258 21 30 20 75Land Development Burnside is a client-focused engineering and environmental consulting services firm. Our project managers develop close working relationships with clients. We listen to you, and prepare a development plan and approach designed to meet your goals.We are responsive in dealing with local government agencies and navigating through complex approval processes. This is where we save you time and money.Our professional land development teams are created to meet your needs, from greenfield or brownfield right through the construction phase. We coordinate and manage the entire project team, including those external services necessary to secure your approvals. Benefits of Our ApproachOur clients rely on us to help them make decisions on their prospective land assets. We do more than provide the technical expertise needed to engineer smart and cost-effective solutions. Where we add value is in our experience and knowledge of the overall development process. Our ProjectsLarge urban residential subdivisionsResidential intensification sitesStack and luxury town homes Rural estate developmentsGolf coursesResortsLarge format retailPlazasSchoolsIndustrial sitesOur Services Site Due Diligence – to conduct a preliminary assessment of site to determine its feasibility for proposed use Site Environmental Assessments – to assess any environmental contamination. Site remediation services are also provided where contamination must be addressed prior to the site’s intended use Environmental Planning – to determine the limits of development including drip lines, wetland and woodlot evaluation, top of bank, fisheries, erosion limits and meander belts, etc. and the buffers associated with eachPreliminary Engineering – to assess site characteristics and determine the best possible development yield and site development approach Development Proforma Analysis – to estimate site development costs and potential revenues to determine development feasibility Cost Share Analysis – to review cost share agreements or act as the cost share engineerMaster Servicing Plans – completed at a Secondary Plan or Block Plan level, to summarize servicing constraints associated with the Study Area, and identify master servicing approach for the Study Area including water supply, sanitary and storm drainage, and stormwater managementHydrogeology Studies – completed at a Secondary Plan, Block Plan or site specific level to assess development impacts on local water resources, including watercourses and wetlands; includes pre- and post-development water balancesFunctional Servicing Report – to summarize servicing constraints associated with the site, and identify preliminary design of proposed servicing approach including water supply, treatment and distribution; sanitary collection, treatment and disposal; road and lot grading design; storm drainage design and stormwater managementWater Management Strategy – to determine water supply for potable and irrigation use; critical to resort developments featuring golf coursesTraffic Reports – to assess anticipated traffic demand and associated road improvements necessary to accommodate developmentStormwater Management Reports – to assess site pre- and post-develop-ment drainage, identify overland flow routes, design stormwater management facilities, complete floodline analysis and establish natural heritage boundariesDetailed Engineering Design – to design drawings for roads, site grading and storm drainage systems including stormwater management facilities; sanitary sewer systems including treatment and disposal; and water distribution systems including supply and treatment etc.Construction Services – to prepare construction tenders for all civil services, analysis of bids and recommend contract award, provision of on-site contract administration and construction supervision servicesWe challenge our staff to think, manage and communicate proactively and strive to appreciate the client’s perspective on every aspect of a project.Land DevelopmentBurnside’s Development Engineers are ready to work with you todayBerkley DevelopmentsCanadian Tire CorporationCamrost-Felcorp GroupCarson Reid HomesCastlepoint InvestmentsCharter ConstructionFirst Capital RealtyFram Building CorpGeorgian Group Great Gulf HomesKaitlin GroupMattamy HomesRunnymede Development CorporationSobeysSorbara Development GroupThe Cordish CompanyTerrasan EnvironmentalTrinison ManagementWoodbine Entertainment GroupSome of Our Clients www.rjburnside.comLook for these related servicesLand DevelopmentHere’s What Our Clients Say“Burnside managed a complicated cut & fill and drainage permit application on approximately 50 acres at Goreway and Steeles in Brampton for a joint venture of GWL and Menkes. The permit included sensitive discussions with the TRCA and the City of Brampton as considerable lands infringed on environmentally sensitive flood plains. All proceeded on schedule and on budget with a happy Client and Government Authority. Burnside’s guidance and competence were essential.” Joe Nestic, P.Eng, Senior Vice President, Menkes Developments“We at Metrosphere appreciate the relationship we have with your company. It almost goes without saying that the engineering input and work done by your company has been of the highest quality and is always timely and within budget. The value added for us as developers has been in the initial conceptualizing of a project. Your input in analyzing the engineering hurdles associated with a particular project during due diligence periods and determining its feasibility has been invaluable to us. We look forward to our continued relationship.” Eli Klein, President, Metrosphere Development Corp.Water Resources ManagementEnvironmental PlanningTransportation Building ServicesGolfSince 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited has been a leader in providing engineering and science-based solutions to clients in Canada and overseas. In addition to conventional engineering disciplines, Burnside has specialized experience in various technical fields including water resources, site remediation, energy efficiency, solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, geographic information systems (GIS) and geomatics. Our exceptional team of over 335 civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, scientists, hydrogeologists, technologists, and support staff has a proven track record in providing practical and cost-effective solutions to our clients.Barrie(705) 797-2047Collingwood(705) 446-0515Guelph(519) 823-4995Mississauga(905) 821-1800Newmarket(905) 953-8967Orangeville(519) 941-5331Pickering(905) 686-3067Stratford(519) 271-5111Wingham(519) 357-1521Winnipeg(204) 949-7110Barbados(246) 432-7456Mozambique+258 21 30 20 75