Vertex delivers cost effective, practical solutions for commercial clients across North America by combining industry leading methods, advanced technologies, and deep regulatory expertise. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals and technical specialists efficiently execute projects in urban and industrial environments, with a clear understanding of regulatory requirements and stakeholder considerations.
We provide clear, actionable findings and recommendations so clients fully understand how environmental considerations relate to real estate divestitures, acquisitions, leasing, and financing decisions. Vertex helps reduce transaction risk and long term liability by proactively managing potential chemical and physical hazards that can impact health, costs, schedules, and operations.
With extensive experience in soil and groundwater contamination, Vertex is a recognized specialist in the remediation of impacted soil and water in urban settings, including complex brownfield developments.
Commercial Services Across North America
- Environmental Site Assessment & Remediation:
- CSA Approved Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments
- Groundwater & Surface Water Monitoring
- Soil Monitoring & Management
- Regulatory Reporting
- Risk Management & Guideline Development
- Soil & Groundwater Remediation
- Geophysics
- Geomatics
- Environmental Planning & Aquatics
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Greenfield Development
Vertex provides comprehensive greenfield development support, including land acquisition, biophysical and wetland assessments, surface water evaluations, environmental assessments, risk management, and geotechnical engineering.
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Brownfield Development
Building on our greenfield capabilities, Vertex offers specialized brownfield development services, including in situ remediation, regulatory certification for reclamation and remediation, and risk based solutions focused on contaminant migration pathways.
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Transaction Support (Due Diligence)
Over the past five years, Vertex has completed more than 10,000 Phase I ESAs, 2,500 Phase II ESAs, and 1,000 site remediation projects in support of property transactions. Our professionals provide risk based guidance to support informed real estate decisions.
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Project Advisory & Investment Evaluation
A distinguishing strength of Vertex is our advisory approach. We work closely with clients to integrate remedial action plans into development strategies and provide industrial estimating services, where applicable, to support final investment decisions on contaminated sites.
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Engagement
As part of our land services offering, Vertex supports municipal, public, and First Nation engagement initiatives. Our team delivers fit for purpose one on one and open house style engagement to support project development and promote clear stakeholder understanding.
Case Studies
Biophysical Impact & Wetland Assessment Reports
Objective
Retained by the client to complete a Biophysical Impact Assessment Report (BIA) for submission to the municipality as well as the completion of a Wetland Assessment and Impact Report (WAIR) for submission to Alberta Environment and Parks. The client is submitting a development permit for approximately 68 acres of land in a large western Canadian urban centre that will include residential (R-G, M-1, M-2), mixed-use (MU-1), and commercial (C-C1) areas.
Land Redevelopment – Excess Soil Management
Objective
Vertex has been engaged by multiple contractors and land developers for support in navigating the Excess Soil Regulations which have come into effect in Ontario. The new regulation requires additional soil characterization prior to construction followed by a specific plan to transport soil from the site to another location regardless of impacts.
Rural Internet Service Providers
Objective
Tasked with turnkey Real Estate Acquisition, Municipal Affairs, and Regulatory clearances for ISP’s in rural Canada, Vertex saw a massive spike in e-commerce, work-from-home trends, and content streaming demand pushing internet service providers further into rural and remote areas.
