Connecting the dots between public and private infrastructure
Infrastructure projects are critical drivers of the Canadian economy, but as the landscape evolves, their progress gets hampered by a lack of reliable data, regulatory roadblocks, and inefficient processes. As a result, public infrastructure organizations increasingly turn to private companies and investors for financing, designing, building, and operating projects.
BDO’s Infrastructure advisory practice guides clients along the entire project lifecycle, turning complex roadblocks into navigable bridges and helping establish public-private partnerships (P3s) where warranted. We take a proactive approach—from project planning, feasibility studies, commercial audits, and valuations to digital transformation, capital solutions, and claims management—but also apply reactive strategies such as expert witness litigation services when required. Our team is committed to offering strategic insights to enhance fiscal resilience, project management, and digital impact.
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Red flags throughout the lifecycle of an infrastructure project
Given the nature and complexity of infrastructure projects, disputes frequently arise. We cover the most common causes of disputes and outline ‘red flags’ that contractors should know.
How to choose the best Contech for your mid-size enterprise
Construction contractors today must adopt construction technology (Contech) in a smarter way, helping to improve safety, processes, and remote project execution. We outline four simple steps to guide Canadian construction companies through assessing and leveraging Contech for success.
Ontario's Construction Act: do your accounting systems fit?
Amendments and updates to Ontario’s Construction Act in 2020 impact all construction work and projects in Ontario—from legal implications to invoicing and timing. We provide a comprehensive checklist to help you determine how your current accounting processes fit.
Construction Advisory & Dispute Services
The intricacy of an engineering and construction project is such that risks occur across the project lifecycle, and they often present a set of challenging scenarios that can transform into multifaceted disputes. Our analysts possess the skill set and expertise to deal with the issues, claims, and disputes that arise at any stage of a construction project and deliver results for our clients regardless of the challenges presented.
Project financing solutions
Whether you require a land acquisition loan or need to refinance your project, our team of experienced professionals in Real Estate & Construction advisory is well equipped to address the complexities that arise in project financing and execution. Through our Financial Advisory practices, we have the technical skills and professional network to assist you with various aspects of the project financing cycle. Our areas of experience include:
- Real estate appraisal services
- Project loan and progress monitoring
- Project financing
Case studies
How a construction company improved margins and profitability
The client is involved in large and complex construction projects that involve a lot of key stakeholders and specific timelines. It used a variety of different systems to keep track of its projects and mainly relied on manual data entry.
How a real estate developer was able to automate its finance processes
This client is a Canadian developer specializing in commercial real estate. It wanted to automate its cash flow reporting, transform its finance operations, and simplify and automate its reporting process.
How an alternative investment manager adopted data-led decision-making
This client is a Canadian alternative investment manager that invests across infrastructure, private equity, and real estate asset classes. It wanted to transition to a cloud-based solution to enhance data integrity, enable stable and periodic monitoring of asset and fund performance, and speed up responses to investor inquiries.
Business stages for the infrastructure industry
Growth strategies designed to match your business model, your goals, and your expectations.
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Evolve, automate & transformGuidance and advice that service the infrastructure industry
Each business valuation is based on a unique set of factors—financing, business models, acquisitions, re-organizations, succession plans—and requires a thorough understanding of the industries involved. BDO's Chartered Business Valuators (CBVs) bring extensive experience working with owner-managed businesses to large public companies, always taking the time to understand your business and offering tailored services for individual client needs—from financial and tax reporting to transaction and litigation support to complex financial instruments.
Fraud, corruption, and accounting irregularities can happen in any organization at any time. BDO's skilled investigative professionals are part of a multidisciplinary team that understands the nuances of conducting evidence-driven investigations, helping to uncover and resolve issues that could pose significant risks to your bottom line.
Independent, credible financial analysis to bring clarity to complex litigation. BDO's Dispute Advisory Services professionals quantify relevant financial losses, weigh in on financial settlement negotiations, and provide specialized witness services including expert testimony.
If your business can create and deliver value, you can weather challenges and thrive—from transforming your strategies to evolving your day-to-day tactics. Assessing and optimizing how you do business can make positive impacts on your performance outcomes. BDO uses a holistic, three-pronged approach to value creation that always considers top-line growth, bottom-line improvement, and capital efficiency.
BDO Tax professionals can help you remain compliant and stay on top of new developments. We offer a full range of integrated, multidisciplinary tax services that allow us to address multiple client issues—helping you streamline your tax operations.
In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, inorganic growth is an important tool in any company's success. We can help turn your growth goals into strategic pathways. With access to global networks and extensive expertise across industries, our M&A team supports mid-market businesses with acquisition strategy development and execution, sale preparation, divestitures, vendor due diligence, and more.
BDO's Construction Disputes & Advisory Services team helps clients navigate complexities and resolve disputes throughout the life cycle of a construction project—providing valuable advice along the way. Our team includes certified deal analysts, accountants, quantity surveyors, and project managers with extensive experience in a variety of construction projects.