A building at a critical stage
Now in its fourteenth year, TSCC 2061 has entered an important phase of its lifecycle. Many of the building's original systems, components, and finishes are approaching the end of their expected service life, and significant maintenance and renewal projects are now underway to protect the building's integrity and reduce the risk of larger, more disruptive repairs in the future. Planning, procuring, and overseeing these projects well over the coming years is essential to the long-term safety, reliability, and value of 21 Nelson Street.
My 40-year career in construction and project management, in Canada and across Asia, has prepared me to provide that oversight, guided by three priorities: quality workmanship, the safety of residents and workers, and responsible spending of owners' funds.
- Cost management
- As a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, I bring expertise in construction cost consulting, budgeting, and the evaluation of contractor pricing and change orders. That helps make sure owners' contributions and reserve funds are spent responsibly, with each project managed to its approved budget and delivering full value. On our common areas renovation, improving the tender documents and re-tendering the project reduced the contract price by about $465,000.
- Contract administration and risk
- I hold a Master of Laws in International Commercial Law and have extensive experience in contract administration and claims management. Most recently, I advised The Hong Kong Jockey Club on defect rectification and the settlement of contractor claims for its new data centre.
- Renovation of occupied buildings
- Much of my career has focused on renovating and fitting out commercial and residential buildings. That began in Toronto in 1985 as a field superintendent and continued in senior roles in Hong Kong and mainland China. This work demands careful planning to keep residents safe and disruption to a minimum.
- Complex project delivery
- As a Chartered Builder (MCIOB), I've held senior leadership roles on projects valued at more than C$1 billion, including data centres, integrated resorts, and retail developments. I specialize in large, complex, and challenging projects, where holding contractors to a high standard of quality is essential. I've applied that experience to TSCC 2061's elevator refurbishment, which restored reliable service after nearly three years of disruption.
- Governance and reporting
- I've reported to CEOs and boards of directors, served on numerous project steering committees, and currently serve as Secretary of the TSCC 2061 Board. I understand the board's responsibility to give owners clear, well-supported recommendations.
Why I am seeking re-election
The common areas renovation has been designed, and the construction contract has been awarded to a qualified contractor following a re-tender that reduced the price by about $465,000. The project now moves into construction, the phase that carries the greatest risk to quality, safety, cost, and schedule, and where professional oversight is most valuable.
I'm seeking re-election to see this project through to completion, built to a high standard of quality, delivered safely, and kept within budget, and to help the board prepare for the lifecycle work ahead. I'd value your support in keeping 21 Nelson Street in optimal condition, both functionally and aesthetically, for years to come.
