Scott Wilkinson

Working with world leading architects and zoo specialists, providing cost management services through the design of an innovative and exciting Orangutang exhibit including interactive features, overhead climbing lines and research facilities.

The project is a four storey mass timber construction with innovative features and large atrium in the centre of the building with a feature floating staircase and a basement car park with amenities.

Providing key Cost Estimating and post contract Construction Administration services in the fit-out of one of the largest commercial towers in Toronto.
Client: CIBC

10 storey residential complex brings much needed affordable housing to the city of Windsor. The 143,000 square foot building has 145 affordable housing units, as well as shared community spaces on each floor. The proposals create a comfortable and healthy environment for all residents with a strong emphasis on creating community through vertical neighborhoods. The 10-storey building is designed as a simple form to maximize the ratio between external surface area and internal building volume… Show more

10 storey residential complex brings much needed affordable housing to the city of Windsor. The 143,000 square foot building has 145 affordable housing units, as well as shared community spaces on each floor. The proposals create a comfortable and healthy environment for all residents with a strong emphasis on creating community through vertical neighborhoods. The 10-storey building is designed as a simple form to maximize the ratio between external surface area and internal building volume. This allows for a more efficient building to align with Passive House design principals. Show less

Lead Project Surveyor on multiple refurbishment projects for the Trust including wards, Emergency Rooms, theatres, support areas and long term care hospice.

City Centre multi floor Office Development with underground parking.

£19 million D&B City Centre 10 storey mixed use development – comprising of residential, office, basement car parking and a two storey retail unit

New build & refurbishment of the Prison Support Buildings including commercial kitchen, Chapel, Solitary Confinement, Workshop, Gym and Visitor Centre.

In March 2022, ULI Toronto was invited by the City of Toronto to convene a probono multi-disciplinary professional working group to consider how financially feasible it would be for a typical homeowner to adapt or build more residential units (including affordable and sustainable) based on the Multiplex zoning policy under consideration by the City. The policy would allow as-of-right multiplexes (2-4 residential units) in residential neighbourhoods across the city as one component of ongoing… Show more

In March 2022, ULI Toronto was invited by the City of Toronto to convene a probono multi-disciplinary professional working group to consider how financially feasible it would be for a typical homeowner to adapt or build more residential units (including affordable and sustainable) based on the Multiplex zoning policy under consideration by the City. The policy would allow as-of-right multiplexes (2-4 residential units) in residential neighbourhoods across the city as one component of ongoing efforts to increase housing choice and access and create a more equitable, sustainable city.

ULI Toronto’s Multiplex Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) was Chaired by Scott Wilkinson, Director, Cost Management at BTY Group, and included experts in design, construction, finance, and real estate. The TAP undertook a cost-benefit analysis of adapting/reusing or building multiplex housing within three specific housing types/parcels, from the perspective of a typical homeowner and/or small-scale builder. Their work was enabled by a financial model developed by Abbas Harawala, CFA and Student, York University, Schulich School of Business – Master of Real Estate & Infrastructure. They also reflected on the qualitative factors impacting project feasibility such as code requirements and approval processes. The report included conclusions and recommendations along with a ‘parking lot’ of challenges and opportunities that fell outside the scope of the TAP but that should be investigated as part of next steps in advancing low-rise housing in residential neighborhoods. Show less

Summerfield Villas is an existing development consisting of 93 three story townhouses situated in a gated community. Extensive repair works were required to the dwellings including cladding and roof replacement, balcony repairs, and passive fire protection works.

Extensive remedial works were required to four residential blocks, totalling 99 units, and a community space. The buildings were constructed of a concrete foundation with wood frame and metal profile roof.

Beca Cost & Project Management teams are working with Auckland Zoo on their biggest project to date to revitalise and transform the heart of the Zoo into South East Asia. The precinct will include world class habits for Orangutans, Tigers, Siamangs and Otters. The precinct will also host a architectural designed restaurant over looking the central lake where patrons will be able to relax whilst viewing the animals at play.

Delivering a new vision to take Auckland Zoo to the next level of animal exhibits and visitor experiences. Helping the team to deliver a great sustainable world class tourist, conservation and wildlife attraction over the next 15 years.

This project was designed and constructed to meet the growing needs of Auckland Zoo to increase the species count and upgrade the Australia precinct. Delivered on time by and on budget the habitat opened to the public in December 2016.

In under four years my team delivered the cost estimation services of over 1000 damaged properties in Christchurch. The culmination of the hard work was winning the team of the year award.
The works included both repairs and reinstatement of properties too badly damaged in the Earthquakes.