Brian Ballantyne Specifications (BBS) is a firm of independent construction specifications writers, located just outside Toronto, ON. BBS has been a leader in construction specification writing in Canada for 25 years. With a team of 12 full-time specifications writers, BBS is one of the largest firms of independent specification writers in Canada. We are proud of the growing team of Architects with whom we have the privilege of working.

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BBS provides construction specification writing support to Architectural and Interior Design firms, as well as Design/Build teams, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) teams, and Public-Private Partnership (P3) teams.

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While the majority of our clients are located in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax, our projects span throughout North America, from Montreal to North Carolina, from Thunder Bay to Los Angeles, from Dartmouth to Okanagan. We have succeeded in completing thousands of projects ranging in construction values from $200,000 to $1.5 billion, and in excess of $3 billion annually.

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HOW BBS WORKS

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We approach specification writing as an interactive process with our clients, using colour coded draft specifications and spreadsheets to facilitate information exchange and to provide a measure of quality assurance.

Each project starts from a Master Specification to ensure the most up-to-date information is utilized for every project.

The BBS Master Specs are created and managed by BBS. We also subscribe to and use the National Master Specification (NMS) and the AIA MasterSpec.

Ranging from small to large, commercial, educational, industrial and hospitality projects, and interior and exterior projects, the possibilities are endless, and there are no limits, just more experience and expertise to be gained.

Specification Writing Services for

Architectural Projects

Outline Specifications

Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project Specifications

Provincial Infrastructural Project Specifications

Project Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC/PWGSC)Specifications

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Specifying formats:

National Master Specification (NMS)

Masterformat/Section Format/Page format

AIA MasterSpec

Custom

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Experience/Involvement with Sustainable Design projects:

Green Globes

LEED

Net Zero

Toronto Green Standards

Commercial

Cultural & Performing Arts

Educational

Post-Secondary

Secondary / Elementary

Emergency Services

Healthcare / Research Labs & Pharmaceutical

Hospitality / Casinos / Restaurants

IPDs and P3 Type

Libraries

PSPC/PWGSC & DCC

Public Buildings

Recreational / Athletics

Residential -

Condominiums & Apartments

Retirement Homes & Long Term Facilities

Student Residences

Transportation Services Facilities

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Various projects in the United States of America

The George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art Architect - KPMB ArchitectsToronto, ON

Mike & Ophelia Lazardis Quantum-Nano Centre, University of WaterlooArchitect - KPMB ArchitectsWaterloo, ON

National Arts Centre RejuvenationArchitect - Diamond Schmitt ArchitectsOttawa, ONPhotograph by Jeangagnon / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)

Polygon Gallery Architect - Patkau Architects Inc. North Vancouver, BCPhotograph by Shaundd / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)

The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing ArtsArchitect - Diamond Schmitt ArchitectsToronto, ON

The City of Whitehorse Operations BuildingArchitect: RDHAYukon TerritoryImage courtesy RDHA

Lunenberg County Lifestyle CentreArchitects in Joint Venture - Diamond Schmitt Architects and Lydon Lynch ArchitectsPhoto courtesy Lydon Lynch ArchitectsLunenburg, NS

Stanton Territorial Hospital Renewal ProjectArchitect - Kasian Architecture Inc.Yellowknife, NTRender courtesy Kasian

Bridgepoint Hospital Architect - HDR Architecture AssociatesToronto, ONPhotograph by Jason Paris [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Goldring Centre for High Performance SportArchitects - MJM Architects and Patkau ArchitectsToronto, ONPhotograph by Jason Paris on Flickr [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Richmond Olympic OvalArchitect - CannonDesignRichmond, BCPhotograph by popejon2 from Paddington, Australia (Richmond Olympic Oval by Night) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

The Royal Conservatory of Music Performance and Learning Centre Architect - KPMB ArchitectsToronto, ON

Brown Family House of Learning, Thompson Rivers UniversityArchitect - Diamond Schmitt ArchitectsKamloops, BCPhoto by Pjbosco (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.Sky and colour manipulation to image.

Leslie L. Dan Pharmacy Building, University of Toronto Architect - Moffat Kinoshita ArchitectsToronto, ONPhoto by paul (dex) bica from toronto, canada / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)

BMO Field RenovationsArchitect - GenslerToronto, ONPhotograph by Qmanwiki (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia - Commons

Medicine Hat Regional HospitalArchitects - Diamond Schmitt Architects and Gibbs Gage ArchitectsMedicine Hat, AB

Vancouver International Airport - Expedited Transfer FacilityArchitect - Kasian Architecture Inc.Richmond, BC

French River Provincial Park Visitor CentreArchitect - Baird Sampson Neuert ArchitectsFrench River, ON

Art Gallery of Hamilton Architect - KPMB ArchitectsHamilton, ON

Oakridge DevelopmentArchitect - Diamond Schmitt ArchitectsVancouver, BCImage is credited to Westbank and Hayes Davidson

Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre - Diamond Schmitt ArchitectsOakville, ON