Built Environment Solutions
Statement of Qualifications
Due Diligence - Lender Canada
Consultants. Experts. Innovators.™
Rimkus is a worldwide provider of engineering, technical, and commercial consulting to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies.
Our experts specialise in forensic consulting, dispute resolution and construction management services, solutions for the built environment, and human factors support for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries.
For more than 40 years, the company’s professional engineers, architects, scientists, and technical and commercial specialists have been recognised for their commitment to service by local, national and international business communities.
Due Diligence Services
At Rimkus, we provide the technical insights needed to evaluate risk, verify asset integrity, and guide informed decisions. We identify existing conditions, potential liabilities, and opportunities to enhance asset performance. From property condition assessments and environmental reviews to code compliance and energy analyses, our experts provide actionable insights that drive sound financial, operational, and investment outcomes.
Property Condition Assessments
Evaluate concerns related to building structure; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; finishing materials, life safety, building codes, parking and landscaping, and vertical transportation.
Energy Resiliency and Climate Risk Assessments
Assess the property’s utilities, exterior, and MEP components to identify and evaluate the impact of such on energy and water consumption.
Seismic Risk Assessment
Evaluate the building’s seismic performance based on the specified, probabilistic seismic hazard scenario.
Environmental Site Assessments
Identify potential environmental risks associated with soil, groundwater, and soil vapor contamination.
Moisture and Mold Evaluations
Assess the property for factors that could degrade indoor air quality, such as mold, moisture, and dust accumulation.
Hazardous Materials and Other Building Conditions
Assess the building for hazardous materials, such as those containing asbestos, lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), refrigerants, mercury, and radon gas.
Natural Resources Assessments
Perform aquatic resource delineations; complete rare, threatened, and endangered species habitat surveys; and provide Clean Water Act permitting compliance guidance and documentation.
Expert insights. Practical solutions. Lasting value.
At Rimkus, we provide comprehensive due diligence services designed to mitigate risk, accelerate transactions, and support sustainable investments. With deep expertise across multiple disciplines, we help clients navigate the most complex real estate challenges.
Partnering With Diverse Stakeholders
Rimkus partners with a wide range of clients across the real estate and financial sectors, providing technical expertise that supports confident decision-making. Backed by decades of experience and hundreds of successful projects, our team delivers practical insights and actionable solutions that add value at every stage of the transaction process.
Institutional, private investors, real estate developers, and equity firms.
Banks, Government-Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac), and life insurance companies.
Commercial (office, retail), institutional, industrial, hospitality, and residential.
Public and private real estate investment trusts.
Real estate advisors, attorneys, and brokers.
Beyond Due Diligence, our clients can rely on Rimkus for proactive, expert-driven support throughout the entire asset life cycle. From design and pre-construction through restoration, rehabilitation, and project closeout, we span the project’s life with personalized service at every step.
Facility Assessments and Capital Planning
Condition assessments, deferred maintenance tracking, and asset life cycle planning.
Building Envelope Consulting
Roofing, facades, waterproofing, and weatherproofing evaluations.
MEP System Evaluations
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety system assessments and commissioning.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Consulting
Retro-commissioning, energy audits, decarbonization planning, and LEED guidance.
Forensic Engineering and Technical Consulting
Storm damage, slip/fall investigations, structural failures, workers’ compensation, and litigation support.
ADA and Code Compliance Reviews
Accessibility evaluations and regulatory alignment across your portfolio.
Pavement Engineering
Damage and condition assessments, design, rehabilitation planning, and maintenance strategy.
Construction Monitoring and QA/QC
Third-party oversight to ensure spec adherence and quality during new builds or retrofits.
The Built Environment Solutions team operates on a global scale with local expertise. Our licensed engineers, architects, and technical specialists are well-versed in regional requirements and industry best practices, allowing them to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions that ensure the success of our clients' investments.
Michael Hensen (P.Eng., RRC)
Vice President, Built Environment Solutions
Mr. Hensen is a Professional Engineer and Registered Roof Consultant with over three decades of experience in building enclosure, roofing, and waterproofing systems. A graduate of Concordia University (B.Eng., 1987), he leads the building enclosure consulting practice and serves as the Business Leader for Rimkus’ Canadian Central Region. His expertise spans new construction design, remediation and modernization projects, forensic investigations, and technical support for construction litigation and insurance claims.
Aimal Azeez (B.Tech.)
Practice Leader, Building Sciences
✉️ doug.gafney@rimkus.com
Mr. Azeez is a Building Science Investigator with over 16 years of experience specializing in building condition assessments, capital planning, and reserve fund studies. His expertise includes performance audits, building envelope and parking garage investigations, energy audits, and aging-in-place assessments. At Rimkus, he is responsible for investigating construction defects, conducting life-cycle and energy efficiency analyses, assessing code and AODA compliance, and supporting clients with capital planning and remediation strategies.
Warehouse/Distribution
Distribution Center
Scope of work: 211,200 ft² distribution center
Warehouse Portfolio
Scope of work: 29 warehouse buildings
Industrial Portfolio
Scope of work: 7 industrial properties
Metro Portfolio
Scope of work: 14 industrial properties
Canning Facilities Portfolio
Scope of work: 14 vegetable canning facilities
Distribution Center Portolio
Scope of work: 201,600 ft² distribution center
Multi-family Residences
Apartment Building
Scope of work: 9-story residential tower with 554 units
AA Multi-family Portfolio
Scope of work: 12 property apartment
Apartment Portfolio
Scope of work: 50 property apartment portfolio
Apartment Portfolio
Scope of work: 434-unit apartment community
Career Lofts
Scope of work: 142-unit mid-rise apartment community
Office
Office Building
Scope of work: 2-story office building - 70,000 sq. ft.
Data Center
Scope of work: 2-story data center - 285,000 sq. ft.
Office Building
Scope of work: 42-story office building - 1,165,143 sq. ft.
Office Building
Scope of work: 25-story office building - 935,765 sq. ft.
Office Building
Scope of work: 17-story office building - 196,238 sq. ft.
Retail
Shopping Center Portfolio
Scope of work: 3 shopping centers
Mall Shopping Center
Scope of work: 5-building shopping center - 988,477 sq. ft.
Shopping Center
Scope of work: Lifestyle shopping center - 186,058 sq. ft.
Shopping Center
Scope of work: 10 buildings - 512,872 sq. ft.
Retail Portfolio
Scope of work: 26 retail centers
Miscellaneous Properties
Medical Office Complex
Scope of work: 3 medical office buildings - 95,889 sq. ft.
Parking Garage Portfolio
Scope of work: 4 parking garages
Student Housing
Scope of work: 3 student housing buildings - 184 rooms
Senior Living Portfolio
Scope of work: 13 senior living communities
Medical Office Building
Scope of work: 3-story medical office building - 20,000 sq. ft.
Medical Office Building
Scope of work: 4-story medical office building - 99,526 sq. ft.
Amazon Facility BDL4 Amazon Fulfillment Center
Scope of Work
Rimkus was retained to perform a comprehensive Property Condition Assessment (PCA) of a single-story industrial warehouse and distribution facility with mezzanine, totaling approximately 1.5 million square feet on an 89.5-acre site. Our assessment included evaluation of the building’s structural, roofing, façade, and MEP systems; site elements; and life safety infrastructure. The evaluation provided insight into current conditions, identified immediate and long-term repair needs, and included capital planning recommendations for a 10-year term. Additional services included infrared scanning of electrical systems and review of underground utilities via video inspection.
Building Type: Warehouse, distribution, and office space
Total Square Footage: 1,495,837 GSF
Lot Size: 89.51 acres
Parking Spaces: 900 vehicle spaces - 21 designated as HP (4 van accessible)
Services Provided
- Property Condition Assessment (PCA)
- Roof Inspection
- Infrared Electrical Scanning
- Underground Utility Survey Coordination
- HVAC System Evaluation
- Exterior Façade Assessment
- Site and Pavement Assessment
- Fire and Life Safety System Review
- MEP System Review (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
- Capital Reserve Planning
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Sample Reports
Smart analysis. Strong outcomes.
Certificate of Insurance
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Contact Us
Consultants. Experts. Innovators.™
Rimkus Headquarters 2121 Argentia Road4th Floor Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2X4, Canada
Phil Langille Vice President, Business Development
Operating from more than 100 offices, the Rimkus team of expert consultants assists clients with complex matters worldwide
