NAME: White, Allan R.

Tel. (514) 696-6685
Fax. (514) 696-6685
URL: www.inspectopro.com

CITIZENSHIP: Canadian
LANGUAGES (SPOKEN): French, English
LANGUAGES (WRITTEN): French, English

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS:

Ordre des Ingenieurs du Quebec (Membre Titulaire – Oct. 1991 to Sept. 2005)
Independent Home Inspector’s Association of North America (www.IHINA.org) – 2002 to present
American Society of Home Inspectors (A.S.H.I.) – 1994 to 2002
Canadian Association of Home Inspectors (C.A.H.I.) – 1994 to 1997
Quebec Association of Building Inspectors (Q.A.B.I.) – 1994 to 1997
Office de la Langue Francaise – Certification of Conformity with Article 35 of the French Language Charter
Better Business Bureau of Quebec – Member in Good Standing Since Induction in 1992

PERMITS & LICENSES:

Quebec Permis de Conduire Classe 5
Canadian Private Pilot License, Single Engine Land, Day & Night VFR
Canadian Glider Pilot License; FAI Certification Badges A, B, & C (Silver Height)
Canadian Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate
U.S.A. Private Pilot License
C.S.S.T. Construction Safety Accreditation (1982)

MISCELLANEOUS

Expert Guest on “Chuck Philips Show” AM Radio 600 (CIQC) Montreal, Thursdays 3 – 4 pm from March 1996 to December 1999 (radio station ceased operations)
Featured expert on web site “www.ExpertsMtl.com”
Has appeared in print in “The Montreal Gazette”, “The Suburban”, “Le Journal de Montreal”, and has been an ongoing information source for Global TV in Montreal
Frequent referral on “Jan Eakes” Home Improvement Show “ASK JAN EAKES” on CJAD AM 800, Montreal, Saturdays 9-10 Am
Expert on-air Guest on “Montreal AM Live with Leslie Roberts” CFCF 12 TV 1997.
Expert guest on “The Tommy Schnurmacher Show” CJAD AM800 June 07/02
Expert On-Air Interview with Amy Brown of 940 News re. Pyrite problems on south shore homes June 16/01
Featured on Global TV NEWS consumer investigation of home defects Nov. 1/00
Expert guest on “The Tommy Schnurmacher Show” CJAD AM800 Feb. 02/00

EDUCATION:

1985 Bac. in Civil Engineering
Specialization Foundation Design and Structures (Concrete, Timber, Steel)
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec

1981 Diploma of Collegial Studies (D.E.C.)
Pure and Applied Sciences
Vanier College, Ville St. Laurent, Quebec

1979 Diploma of Secondary Education (D.E.S.)
Pure and Applied Sciences
Western Laval High School

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

April 1992 – Present

INSPECTO-PRO Inc.
Tel. (514) 696-6685

Position:
President & C.E.O.

Responsibilities:
Prepurchase Home Inspections; Condition & Quality Surveys
Building Inspection Services (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)
Forensic Investigation of Building Failures
Quantity Estimation & Technical Audits
Construction Superintendance
Qualitative Analysis
Project Management Analysis
Professional Expertise

1988 – 1992

OPRON CONSTRUCTION Inc.
1351 Rue Newton, Boucherville, Quebec
Tel. (514) 655-4250

Contact:
Jacob Philip, V.P. Admin
Paul Bellemare, V.P. Construction
Anantha Krishnan, Senior V.P.
Robert Vottero, President

Position:
Estimator and Project Manager for the above-mentioned company, which
specializes in Civil Engineering, General Contracting and Design-Build Services (“Turn-key Projects”) within the industrial, chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, manufacturing, and commercial construction sectors

Responsibilities:
Expertise in project planning, design and engineering, management, on-site construction supervision and superintendency, logistics, procurement of materials, equipment, labour and supplies, labour relations, quality assurance, inspections, testing, and commissioning

Specific Engineering and Related Fields:
Construction Management
Construction Superintendency
Cost Engineering
Job Cost Accounting
Design and Drafting
Preparation of Specifications and Reports
Quantity Analysis (for Cost Estimations and Change Orders)
Quality Assurance Engineering (Deficiency Lists, etc..)

Field Experience with OPRON Inc.:

Consolidated Papers Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
– Utility Pipe Bridge

Stone Consolidated Inc., Shawinigan, Quebec
– Architectural works for Kraft paper mill
– Structural slabs and various civil work

Groundwater Technology Inc., Montreal-Est, Quebec
– Soil treatment facility

Shell Canada Inc, Raffinerie de Montreal-Est, Quebec
– Pipe bridges

Petrocanada Inc, Raffinerie de Montreal-Est, Quebec
– Utility Pipe Bridge, 9th St.
– Utility Pipe Bridge, 12th. St.
– Recuperation & Drainage Basins
– Pumping Bases Modification
– Spill Containment Facility

Chausse-Gros de Lery, Montreal, Quebec
– Claims evaluations and follow-up, research

Kruger Inc., Montreal, Quebec
– Demolition and replacement of warehouse floor slabs (>60,000 sq.ft.)
– Construction of new cafeteria
– Paper machine casings and new support structures
– Spill containment area

R.J.R. MacDonald Inc.
– Shipping room floor
– Structural wall openings and blast doors
– Modernization and renovation program
– Equipment and pump bases
– DCS control room

Bombardier Inc., Canadair Division, St. Laurent, Quebec
– Construction building # 36

Ministre du Transport du Quebec, Dorval Airport, Quebec
– New control tower for Dorval Airport

1986 – 1988

BARON BYNG CONSTRUCTION Inc.
4260 Girouard, Suite 300, Montreal, Quebec
Tel. 484-1133

Contact:
Howard Melamed, Vice President
Neil Trevick, President

Position:
Project Manager for various commercial and industrial projects

Responsibilities:
Expertise in project planning, project management, on-site construction
supervision and superintendency, logistics, procurement of materials,
equipment, labour and supplies, quality assurance, inspections

Specific Engineering and Related Fields:
Construction Management
Construction Superintendency
Cost Engineering
Job Cost Accounting
Quantity Analysis (for Cost Estimations and Change Orders)
Quality Assurance Engineering (Deficiency Lists, etc..)

Field Experience with Baron Byng Construction Inc:

Watson Warehousing Inc., Ville d’Anjou, Quebec
– Expansion of existing warehouse by 65,000 sq.ft.

Technimecca Inc., St. Laurent, Quebec
– Electroplating Facility of 50,000 sq.ft.

Jossal Trading Inc., St. Laurent, Quebec
– Climate Controlled Warehousing Facility of 40,000 sq.ft.

Kaytronics Inc., St. Laurent, Quebec
– Offices 20,000 sq.ft. plus warehouse 10,000 sq.ft.

Dunkin Donuts, Mont Royal, Quebec
– Restoration of 3-storey Bldg & new restaurant

1929 deMaisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, Quebec
– Restoration of extensively fire-damaged 3-storey brownstone built in 1918
As well as the following high-profile tenant improvements:

Restaurant LA MOULERIE, N.D.G., Quebec
BIO-RESEARCH Inc., Montreal, Quebec
HAROLD BERGMAN OPTICIANS, N.D.G., Quebec
CLUB MEDICO-SPORTIF, N.D.G., Quebec
PHYSIOTHERAPIE G. CARON Inc., N.D.G., Qc.

1985 – 1986

C.N. RAIL
System Headquarters, 935 de la Gauchetiere Ouest, Montreal, Quebec
Tel. (514) 399-4252

Contact:
Jim R. Gussow, System Transportation Engineer

Position:
Transportation Engineer

Responsibilities:
Determine safe train speeds and superelevations for track curves, as based upon statistical analysis of train consist and traffic

MISCELLANEOUS

Vice-President of Concordia University chapter of C.S.C.E. – 1984-85

Winner of Concordia University Bridge Design Competition – 1984

Recipient of Academic Achievement Award, Laurenval School Board – 1979