Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Building Science Partner in Toronto
Cion Coulter is a Canadian employee-owned Building Science and Engineering firm with over 25 years of technical consulting experience. Headquartered in Toronto, our team of 40 professionals delivers national services focused on building assessment, renewal, and rehabilitation for commercial real estate, property management, and facility management industries. We specialize in multi-unit residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, offering tailored solutions that align with budgetary constraints, business objectives, and sustainability targets.Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle from initial investigation to remedial design and construction administration. With a deep understanding of building deterioration patterns and repair methodologies, we combine practical field experience with published costing data to deliver cost-effective, long-term solutions. Our staff holds recognized credentials in building envelope systems, mechanical engineering, and accessibility consulting, supported by low staff turnover that ensures continuity of expertise.
Services
Building Envelope Design
Concrete Sounding
Infrared Scanning
Air Leakage Testing
Water Leakage Testing
Reserve Fund Studies
Accessibility Audits
Plumbing System Upgrades
Roof Waterproofing
Building Expansion
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized building science expertise
- Our team includes certified building envelope specialists
- We provide national service coverage with local market knowledge
- We implement practical solutions combining field experience and technical analysis
- We maintain low staff turnover ensuring continuity of expertise
Services
Building Envelope Design
Our building envelope specialists provide thermal and hygro-thermal modeling for new and existing structures. We conduct third-party design reviews, constructability assessments, and on-site testing across Canada and the USA. Our team combines academic knowledge with practical field experience to address bridging, material compatibility, and corrosion issues. With low staff turnover, we maintain continuity of expertise in envelope systems for both small additions and large-scale renovations.
Concrete Sounding
We perform hammer testing and chain drag assessments to identify concrete delamination in structural components. This critical service focuses on below-grade parking garages and high-traffic areas like walkways and balconies. Our methodology helps determine repair needs while maintaining structural integrity. The testing informs cost-effective rehabilitation strategies that extend asset life cycles while ensuring occupant safety and compliance with building codes.
Reserve Fund Studies
Cion Coulter conducts comprehensive reserve fund studies for condominium corporations, including life cycle analysis and replacement cost projections. Our experts tailor assessments to different asset management stages, from acquisition to capital improvement. With experience in large portfolio evaluations, we provide actionable recommendations that balance financial constraints with long-term maintenance requirements for residential, commercial, and institutional properties.
Accessibility Audits
As national leaders in accessibility consulting, we perform compliance audits and design reviews for multi-zone environments. Our services cover exterior ramps, automated entrances, and interior modifications like washroom upgrades. We combine technical expertise with practical implementation strategies to ensure compliance with current standards while improving usability for all building occupants across Canada.
Water Leakage Testing
Our comprehensive water infiltration testing uses spray racks, blower door assemblies, and thermal imaging to identify leakage sources. We address exterior wall, window, and roof penetrations while simulating storm conditions for accurate diagnostics. This service includes remediation recommendations that consider both immediate repairs and long-term waterproofing solutions for commercial and residential buildings.
People
Evan Shkolnik
President
Evan leads Cion Coulter's strategic direction with 25+ years in facility management. He expanded the firm into a national multi-sector organization while maintaining active roles in the Canadian Condominium Institute. His leadership focuses on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Kevin Shaw
Principal
Kevin established Cion Coulter's Building Science Group and oversees all operational aspects. With expertise in building envelope systems and failure investigations, he contributes to industry education while managing complex rehabilitation projects across Canada's diverse building stock.
Andrew Poirier
Principal
Andrew specializes in condominium community engagement and building envelope innovation. With nearly two decades of experience, he combines field expertise in leakage investigations with advanced technologies to deliver practical solutions for complex building challenges in Canada's urban environments.
Paul Frasie
Director Operations
Paul leads sustainable engineering initiatives with 25+ years of multidisciplinary experience. He specializes in carbon-neutral retrofits and system design optimization across residential and commercial sectors. His holistic approach integrates mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering solutions for improved building performance.
Questions
What building types do you specialize in?
We work with multi-unit residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across Canada and the USA.
How long have you been in business?
Cion Coulter has provided building science expertise since 1998, with our team maintaining over 25 years of combined experience.
Do you offer national service coverage?
Yes, we deliver services nationwide in Canada and the United States with local project execution capabilities.
What makes your firm different?
Our unique combination of field experience, technical analysis, and low staff turnover ensures consistent, expert service delivery.
Can you handle complex building issues?
Our team specializes in diagnosing and resolving complex building failures through forensic investigations and targeted remediation.
