Vertex understands the sensitivities involved in delivering infrastructure projects within local communities, including telecommunications and utility developments. Whether access is required on public or private land, we work closely with our clients to minimize impacts to stakeholders while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
We offer a comprehensive suite of services spanning the full project lifecycle, from pre-development and construction through site restoration, operations, and final abandonment and reclamation. Supported by a multidisciplinary team, Vertex helps ensure utility networks operate efficiently and reliably, reducing the risk of unnecessary or unplanned service interruptions.
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Pipeline
Vertex delivers a broad range of services designed to support the safe and effective execution of pipeline projects. From early stakeholder engagement and route selection through construction, maintenance, and remediation, we partner with your team to address the complexities of projects that often cross multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
With offices across North America, Vertex leverages local workforces and regional expertise to mobilize quickly and navigate land, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Our experienced professionals support pipeline projects of all sizes, taking a collaborative approach that fosters strong, long-term relationships with landowners, regulators, and other stakeholders.
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Power, Transmission, & Distribution
Vertex provides end-to-end support for power, transmission, and distribution projects, including consulting, planning, engineering, procurement, and related services. Our integrated approach helps clients deliver reliable infrastructure while managing risk, compliance, and project efficiency.
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Alternative Energy
Vertex supports green energy projects across North America with a dedicated team experienced in renewable development. We work alongside clients to advance projects while building and maintaining strong relationships with federal, provincial, or state, municipal, and Indigenous or community stakeholders.
From land acquisition and environmental and Indigenous consultation to construction and ongoing maintenance, Vertex helps clients achieve their development objectives. Our experience spans solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy projects, supporting clients ranging from small independent developers to large multinational organizations.
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Telecommunication
Vertex’s telecommunications specialists deliver accurate and efficient services by combining technical expertise with strong local municipal knowledge and relationships. Our integrated engineering and construction capabilities enable us to provide reliable, turnkey solutions tailored to the needs of telecom clients.
Using the Vertex Total Site Tracker application, clients receive accurate, real-time site status updates through a web-based GIS interface. The platform provides full process history and easy access to document archives, keeping project teams informed, aligned, and on track throughout the lifecycle of each site.
Case Studies
Integrated Land and Environmental Services – Pipeline Integrity Program
Objective
Vertex’s client engaged Vertex to provide engage with landowners and regulators to gain access to their pipeline right of way to execute an annual integrity dig program. The majority of the proposed integrity digs were located in densely populated areas or natural areas with nearby sensitive receptors.
Wind Farm Biophysical Surveys
Objective
The client purchased a proposed wind farm development. They were seeking regulatory advice on the data that had been collected to date and what surveys Vertex recommend to be completed. The client was looking to avoid regulatory delays that they have seen on current wind farms that they were constructing. Vertex incorporated options to address concerns that they had.
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.
Horizontal Drilling (HDD) & Aquatic Response Support (Fraser River)
Objective
Vertex was engaged by a client to provide Aquatic Cleanup services in support of executing a Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) under the Fraser River in Burnaby. This service was required under the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for the TransMountain Expansion Project.
Integrated Linear Project Execution (Land, Consultation, Environment)
Objective
Vertex was engaged by a midstream company to complete the following scope of work on a 50km Midstream Pipeline & Sour Gas Plant: Acquire all surface land approvals (Crown and Freehold), complete all required stakeholder consultation required for project & post-construction land owner signoff’s, Acquire all environmental approvals (EPEA, Water Act, Public Lands Act) for pipeline and proposed sour gas plant, Complete Environmental inspection during project construction including, General environmental inspection services, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) environmental monitoring, & Monitoring of ongoing reclamation activities
