Services
Willson Management and Projects provides specialized technical and advisory services to owners and project teams across the full project lifecycle. Our work focuses on reducing risk, improving building enclosure performance, and supporting the successful delivery of complex projects.
We typically support institutional, civic, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada and North America.
Owner’s Representative and Project Leadership
We act as an extension of the owner’s team, providing technical leadership and coordination from early planning through construction and project closeout. Our role is to align stakeholders, support informed decision-making, and help projects move forward with clarity and confidence.
Typical services include:
Owner’s representative and project leadership roles
Early project planning and functional programming support
Consultant team coordination and technical oversight
Risk identification and mitigation
Procurement and proposal support
Construction phase coordination and monitoring
Project closeout and transition to operations
When clients engage us:
When internal resources are limited
When projects are complex or high risk
When independent technical leadership is beneficial
When alignment between stakeholders is critical
When navigating early planning or procurement
Building Enclosure Commissioning and Technical Advisory
We help owners and design teams reduce technical risk through building enclosure commissioning (BECx), envelope investigations, and performance-focused design and construction support. Our work focuses on durability, constructability, and long-term building performance — particularly in cold and demanding climates.
Typical services include:
Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)
Design phase technical reviews and advisory
Envelope investigations and condition assessments
Construction phase enclosure support and field reviews
Existing building renewal and rehabilitation support
Thermal imaging and moisture risk investigations
Performance-focused detailing and constructability input
When clients engage us:
During early planning and design to reduce future risk
When projects involve complex or high-performance enclosures
When independent technical oversight is required
When investigating performance or durability concerns
When planning building renewal or rehabilitation projects
Education, Speaking, and Industry Leadership
We are passionate about knowledge-sharing and industry development. Through speaking, writing, and standards development, we help translate technical expertise into practical insight for project teams and industry organizations.
Typical engagements include:
Conference presentations and keynote sessions
Industry workshops and seminars
Guest lectures and academic presentations
Professional association events
Panel discussions and technical sessions
Topics often include:
Building enclosure commissioning
Risk reduction in project delivery
Cold climate building performance
Lessons learned from real projects
Collaboration and communication in technical teams
How We Work
Our Approach
We believe the most valuable project decisions happen early. Our work focuses on proactive engagement, collaboration, and long-term performance outcomes. We typically support projects across multiple phases:
Early planning and design
Supporting early decision-making and risk reduction.
Design and procurement
Providing technical input and coordination.
Construction
Supporting quality, communication, and alignment.
Post-construction
Helping teams transition successfully to operations.
