Sustainability. Simplified.
Pratus Group, in partnership with Quasar Consulting Group, is a full-service sustainability and energy management consultancy, engineering and commissioning practice with experience leading projects in a wide variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, science and technology, education, healthcare, transit and transportation, mission-critical, tenant fit-out, and hospitality.
Working in close collaboration, our teams specialize in coordinating high-performance building design and master planning, assisting our clients through all phases of a project to achieve their design, technical, and sustainability goals effectively and efficiently.
Our Services
Building Performance
Understanding your building’s performance is the first step.
We guide our clients to the best options to achieve energy targets, demonstrate compliance, and optimize design using building energy simulation.
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Understanding how your building is performing is critical to meet energy targets, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing operational costs. By working collaboratively with the wider design team, our building performance group provides key insights throughout the project, from initial concept design to as-built assessments. Our approach considers climate data, passive and net-zero design, full-performance modelling and third-party certifications.
What we offer:
Code Compliance Modelling (OBC SB-10, Toronto Green Standard)
LEED Compliance Modelling
Design Optimization & Design Assist Modelling
Parametric Energy Modelling
Retrofit Analysis
Incentive Application Assistance (CMHC, Savings by Design)
Net Zero / Net Positive Design Consultation
Sustainability Advisory
Sustainable design can take on various shapes and forms, we can help identify those best suited for you.
We provide our clients with key insights as to the performance of their portfolios and the potential improvements available.
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We understand that the motivators for pursuing sustainability are as unique as you are. With an extensive knowledge of sustainable industry drivers, legislative requirements, and market trends, we work closely with our clients to address their individual needs in a financially responsible manner.
What we offer:
Sustainability Master Planning
Sustainable & Integrated Design Facilitation Workshops
Measurement and Verification
Municipal & Regional Green Standard Compliance
Building Code Compliance Consultation
Energy Strategy Reports
Net Zero / Net Positive Design Consultation
GHG and Carbon Accounting
Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Guidance
Green Certifications
Enhance your brand, differentiate yourself, demonstrate leadership and improve your bottom line through green building certification.
We specialize in the coordination and delivery of green building certifications including LEED, WELL, BOMA BEST and Fitwel.
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The pursuit of green building certifications has become best practice among building industry leaders. At Pratus Group we can help you navigate the various green building rating systems, standards, and frameworks available and identify those that best align with your goals. Our team has successfully achieved over 50 green building certifications on behalf of our clients.
What we offer:
LEED Feasibility Studies
USGBC and CaGBC LEED Certification Facilitation
CAGBC’s Zero Carbon Framework
BOMA BEST
Green Globes
ENERGY STAR Standard
Fitwel Multi-Tenant & Multi-Family
WELL H&S
Existing Buildings
Canada has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and we will have a significant role to play in meeting these goals.
We provide options and pathways for asset owners and managers to reach their decarbonization goals.
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We know that existing buildings are a significant portion of our emissions that we can’t ignore. We use our extensive experience in building performance modelling and sustainability, paired with subject matter expertise from Quasar Consulting Group’s engineers, to design and plan decarbonization strategies that are ambitious, constructible, and realistic.
What we offer:
Decarbonization Studies and Roadmaps (Asset and Portfolio Level)
ASHRAE Level 1-3 Energy Audits
Water Audits
Non-Hazardous Waste Audits
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Assessments
Integrated Systems Testing
Ensuring life safety systems perform when it matters most.
Pratus delivers Integrated Systems Testing (IST) in alignment with CAN/ULC-S1001 to verify that interconnected life safety systems function as intended. Our team coordinates testing, documentation, and troubleshooting across disciplines to streamline occupancy approvals and ensure compliance.
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What we offer:
Best Practice Commissioning
Commissioning Management
Existing Building Recommissioning
Independent Measurement and Verification
LEED Commissioning, Fundamental, Enhanced & Monitoring Based Commissioning
Commissioning
Our commissioning team can be engaged throughout your project to ensure that the final project is meeting targets.
Modern buildings combine a variety of sophisticated systems – from HVAC to water distribution. Commissioning is the ongoing process of tuning and calibrating these systems to make sure buildings are performing as efficiently as possible.
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Our commissioning team members monitor building plans, tests and documents for systems, and arrange training for building occupants on proper operation and maintenance.
What we offer:
Best Practice Commissioning
Commissioning Management
Existing Building Recommissioning
Independent Measurement and Verification
LEED Commissioning, Fundamental, Enhanced & Monitoring Based Commissioning
Get in touch.
Use the form below to contact us to discuss your project or any questions you may have.
For job opportunities, please visit our Careers page. We’re always looking for new and exceptional talent!