This unit works in all aspects of building construction and housing, including field and compliance inspection. It is a delivery agent for the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program, and works with communities to access loans for existing CMHC housing units. It provides, on a fee for service basis, advice to projects other than those for member communities, where it acts as project manager/consultants/assessors.
Capital Projects
| Task | Activity |
| Project Management | Manage consultant during the construction & design phases of construction. Review reports, drawings, payments, attend project meetings, provide advice to Client on potential impacts, benefits, etc. Provide financial and project reports on a regular basis. |
| Tender, Tender development | Provide proper tender documents to be used in projects, assist or carry out tender opening, check for arithmetic errors, provide background checks on low 3 bidders, provide recommendation to Client. |
| Contract Documents | Provide suitable contract documents based on type and complexity of project. |
| Design Review | Specifically looking for cost savings, ease of operation, flow diagrams, possible design alternatives. |
| Inspections | Buildings, small municipal systems, renovations, progress inspections, etc.Housing, roads, etc. |
| CMHC | S. 95 Housing Inspections, plan reviews; S. 10 Housing; Cyclical Inspections; RRAP and RRAP for disabilities. |
| Housing | Progress Inspections; Minor Capital Housing Inspection (code compliance); Plan review and recommendations; House Planning; Contract information; Housing Policy and Committee Development; and, Conditional Assessments. |
| Minor Capital | 5 year minor capital plans, environmental screenings, CMHC information requirements (planning). |
| Major Capital | Advising on projects as required, meetings with funding agencies, financial institutions, Chief & Council, consultants, etc. |
| Capital Asset Inventory System (CAIS), Capital Asset Management System (CAMS) and Asset Condition Reporting System (ACRS) | Provide training and/or updating as required under funding requirements. |
| PPA/EPA | Develop documents to meet with INAC requirements. |