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