Capital Project Advisory

Clear Analysis, Practical Strategy, Confident Execution

In today’s competitive capital environment, project proponents must maximize value while minimizing risk. Vertex provides independent, impartial front-end advisory services that support informed decision-making during the earliest stages of project development. Our capital project advisory team works closely with clients during the Front End Engineering Design process, bringing together industry experts who evaluate siting and routing constraints, confirm constructability, prepare initial cost estimates, and develop realistic schedules. We also support regulatory planning, environmental strategy, Indigenous engagement, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are positioned for long term success.

Vertex delivers a comprehensive and objective evaluation of projects, helping clients understand risks, opportunities, and execution considerations before capital is committed.

• Engagement & Negotiation

  Stakeholder support is key for any successful project. Our team works with clients and communities across Canada to find win-win solutions. Supported by our deep experience in the acquisition and management of surface land commitments.

• Construction

  Our engineering and construction team brings a breadth of perspectives which provides clarity for construction execution strategy, project scheduling, and consideration of indirect and direct costs.

• Estimating

  Generation of Class 5 estimates, with contingencies to address regulatory and stakeholder
  challenges. Our experience working with over 30 First Nations allows for the development of detailed Indigenous engagement and consulting estimates.

• Route Selection & Interactive GIS Routing and Mapping

  Our experienced team utilizes remote sensing and geospatial data, satellite and air photo imagery, LiDAR data and area knowledge to develop constraints and route mapping options. We also generate environmental and regulatory overlay alignment sheets to guide project location and identify potential terrain and environmental challenges.

• Indigenous Communities

  With a longstanding history of working with Indigenous communities, Vertex has developed several joint ventures and partnerships with communities across Canada. Our experience in combination with these relationships aid in finding successful outcomes and reducing project delays.

• Environment & Regulatory

  Our in-depth knowledge of provincial and federal regulations allows our team to swiftly navigate the regulatory and approvals system, identifying risks and developing estimated approval timeframes. Risk is minimized by determining optimal routing and siting options.