Assessed the economic and waste reduction benefits of establishing staffed and/or unstaffed reusable materials collection points at transfer stations and disposal facilities in Metro Vancouver. In line with the 3Rs hierarchy, in which reuse is a higher order level of reduction than recycling, the study asked the question: “If we accept materials for recycling […]

Developed business plan for a British Columbia based building energy retrofit company focused on implementing energy saving technologies in multi-family buildings.  The business plan included an analysis of industry trends, company strengths and weaknesses, new technologies, marketing/promotional strategies, staffing and management, information systems, and financial projections over three years. As part of project, conducted […]

As part of a Golder Associates project, David researched a wide range of municipal green building policies in western Canada.  He then facilitated community workshops in the town of Jasper, Alberta to evaluate green building policy options and choose the green building policy elements that were most relevant and appropriate to the unique characteristics […]

As part of a project conducted by Golder Associates in collaboration with Brantwood Consulting, David developed a suite of performance-based green financing strategies that the City of Edmonton could offer to residents who are buying, building or renovating a home, multifamily building, or commercial/office building.  Instead of just offering rebates on appliances, the incentives […]

As part of a Golder Associates project in collaboration with Brantwood Consulting, David help prepare a detailed consumer guide on how to build, rent or buy a green home or condominium for residents in Edmonton, Alberta.  The guide covered all aspects of green building including: energy and water efficient equipment and appliances, building envelope, […]