What We Do

SURFACE ACQUISITION

FREE HOLD LAND & CROWN LAND

Inclusive Project Planning and Representation (Site Placement, Routing, Impact Analysis)
Project Area Compensation Estimation and Impact Valuation
Acquisition of Survey Permission, Required Documentation and Dispositions
Timeline Reporting for Records and Licensing
Completion of AER Directive 56 Consultation and Notification Requirements
First Nation Consultation, Negotiation and On-Site Meetings
Preparation of Accurate, Complete and Compliant Final Audit, Land and Construction Packages
Title Search Services including surface, mineral, historical resources and crown dispositions
Registration of
- Caveats
- Utility Rights of Way
- Partial Surrenders
- Specialty Documents
Title Review
Damage Settlements
Compensation Reviews
Mediation and Arbitration

SURFACE RIGHTS BOARD HEARINGS

Preparation of Application to Surface Rights Board
Consultation with Landowner, Occupants and Third Parties Affected by Application
Preparation of Material for Hearings
Compensation and Impact Research and Reports
Representation at Hearings

APPRAISAL

EXPERT WITNESS

Representation at Surface Rights Board Hearings Throughout Western Canada
Attendance at Alberta Energy Regulator and Alberta Utilities Commission Hearings
Attendance at Alberta Land Compensation Board
Attendance at Court of Queens Bench in the Areas of:
- Land and Mineral Valuation
- Adverse Effect
- Loss of Use
- Nuisance and Inconvenience
- Pattern of Dealings Evidence
- Right of Way and Easement Valuations and Routing for Linear Above and Below Ground Facilities
- Valuation of Partial Acquisitions and Registered Interests
- Planning and Development Issues
- Property Assessments
- Traditional Land Impact and Valuation
- Industrial and Environment Valuation Impacts
- Surface Contract Evaluation
- Environmental Damage
- Gravel Reserve Lands
- Timber Loss
- Injurious Affection
- Loss of Business Revenue
- Relocation and Reproduction Costs