Services
Willson Management and Projects provides specialized technical and advisory services across the full project lifecycle. Our work is senior-led and hands-on, structured to reduce risk, improve building performance, and support confident decision-making from early planning through construction and beyond.
We work primarily on institutional, civic, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada and North America.
Owner’s Representative and Project Leadership
Led by Mark Willson, P.Eng, MBA
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
Led by Saphron Skinner-Willson, P.Eng, QCxP
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, including Greenhouse Gas reduction studies
Industry Involvement and Knowledge Sharing
Led by Both Mark and Saphron
Sharing knowledge is part of how we work. Our team contributes to standards development, professional associations, and industry education — and brings that current thinking directly to the projects we support.
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
K-12 guest presenter for STEM related topics
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.
