Michael Assal
Development Coach | North America
Michael enjoys helping clients realize their projects from the design development through handover through a structured process and application of innovation to achieve high-performance and improved speed of construction. His experience accounts for completed projects worth $66,718,867 & counting.
MIchael Assal
@michael assal
A good project begins with solid due diligence.
Unparalleled experience with over $66m+ worth of projects managed and delivered Successfully
It's a pleasure to have Michael join the team. His experience with managing and delivering projects is unparalleled. With Michael's experience, qualifications & industry know-how, it's like having your very own veteran angle looking over your shoulder.
Amber Khanna
Property Development System
Industry engagements
Michael assumed the role of President at Taplen Commercial Construction in 2005 after fifteen years of international construction management, design-build, and construction program audit experience in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
Michael earned his Civil Engineering Degree from the University of Maryland in 1990 and MBA from the George Washington University in 2001 and has been active in learning and applying the latest.
Michael actively supports the local, provincial, and national construction industry (Canada). He served on the Board of General Contractors Association of Ottawa (GCAO) from 2007 to 2012 and was its President in 2010.
His in-depth understanding of contracts led to his recent appointment in August 2012 to represent general contractors of the Canadian Construction Association as a member of the Canadian Construction Documents Committee* (CCDC - www.ccdc.org).
Michael assists his clients in choosing the correct construction delivery method and associated contract forms.
He is also a leading expert in constructing "energy-efficient" multi-story buildings and was the project lead in realizing the Salus Clementine (Karen's Place).
Karen's Place is a four-story, multi-unit residential project built to International Passive House standards which was the first multi-unit residential building of this type in North America.
Here are some of Michael's projects
Michael's Experience
2019-Present
HEXO-3000 Solandt –Office Renovation, Kanata, ON , 20,000 SF $820K, Role: Project Executive, PM, H & S Officer - Work included management of design.
2019-Present
CBTU -72 Chamberlain – Elevator Addition and Office Renovation, Ottawa, ON , $2.8 M, Role: Project Executive, PM, H & S Officer – Work included management of design
2017-2019
CCOC Arlington, 4 Storey, 16 Unit Apartment Bldg., Ottawa, ON (Passive House), $3.9 M, Role: Project Executive, PM, H & S Officer
2017-2018
Rockland Manor Phase 2-, 2 Storey, 51 Unit Retirement Residence Expansion, with garage and amenities., Rockland, ON, $7.5 M, Role: PM, H & S Officer
2016
Environmental Hanger Upgrade, Ottawa, ON - $334,185 K - Role: Project Executive, H & S Officer
2013-2016
Salus - Clementine, 4 Storey, 42 Unit Apartment Bldg., Ottawa, ON (Passive House / LEED Platinum), $5.1 M, Role: Project Executive, PM, H & S Officer
2014-2015
Rockland Manor, 2 Storey, 109 Suites, Retirement Residence, Rockland, ON - $12.4M (Construction Management) - Role: Project Executive, PM, H & S Officer
2014
École des Pin Renovations, Phase I, Ottawa, ON - $1.2 M, Role: PM, H & S Officer
2014
St. Patrick’s Catholic High School, Interior Renovations, Ottawa, ON - $814,682, Role: PM, H &S Officer
2013-2014
Tweedsmuir Lofts, Condominium, Ottawa, ON (ConstructionManagement) - $3.5 M, Role: Project Executive, H & S Officer
2012-2013
300 Richmond Rd., Office Bldg., Ottawa, ON (Construction Management) - $5.8 M, Role: Project Executive, H & S Officer
2009-2010
TESC, CFSU Uplands, Ottawa, ON (Design-Build) - $1.9 M, Role: Project Executive, H & S Officer