I. Research, Valuation and Advisory

• Focuses on determining the value of properties for acquisitions, annual reporting, lending and related activities
• Provides legal support through expert witness, as well as decision-support, financial due diligence and customized research

II. Cost Consulting and Development Cost Management

• Focuses primarily on cost analysis, development feasibility studies, monitoring development costs and reporting to owners and lenders on capital expenditures compared to budgets
• Employs one of the most comprehensive databases in North America, providing a significant, competitive advantage

III. Realty Tax Consulting

• Generates reliable, non-cyclical cash flows
• Tracks and verifies assessment data, negotiates and conducts assessment appeals, and analyzes and advises clients on property taxes re-chargeable to tenants
• Employs a customized database that accommodates differences in local tax regimes, and assesses property tax impacts at the individual property or portfolio level

IV. Market Information and Perspective

• Collects and publishes independent research on office and investment market conditions across Canada
• Provides reports, presentation materials and commentary based on publications and underlying research findings

V. Geomatics

• Provides geomatic solutions including global positioning technologies, geographic information systems, digital mapping and remote sensing, 3D laser scanning and complete mapping services.
• Pre-planning services for pipeline projects and drilling programs.

VI. Environmental and Forestry Services

• Environmental consulting
• Land-use management, mapping and field services

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