Education

Ba.Sc.Civil Engineering - Honours
University of Waterloo Co-Op Engineering Program 1983


Association Memberships

Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
Licence Number #04594701 - 12/31/85

Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI)
Registration #000024
Chapter President, Board of Directors (CAHI), CMHC Liaison

Environmental Assessment Association (EAA)


Experience

President of Property Inspection Network Limited. Previously project engineer and site inspector for large consulting firm in the municipal and environmental fields completing major projects and design for sewers, roads, water, sewage treatment, storm water, environmental assessments. Completed over 7,000 inspections in Eastern Ontario assessing structures, mechanical systems, insulation, interior and exterior finishes, roofing, chimneys, building envelope. Numerous studies for condominium associations, structural investigations and testing work. Expert witness for construction investigations, water damage, fire damage.

Educational Seminars taught include: Toronto International Seminar (Structures), Appraisal Institute of Canada (National and Ontario Seminars), REBOC (Environmental and Inspection Seminars), Realtor Training Sessions, Algonquin College Steering Committee, Invitee for Pilot Training Course for Indoor Air Quality for CMHC.

Most Recent Sampling of Major Projects includes: National Capital Commission (US Embassy), Royal Ottawa Golf Club, Ministry of Transportation, CCC #243, CCC #29, Cultural Centre Orleans, Bobs Lake Structural Investigation, Bluff Point Road Structural Investigation, Bethamy Woods Condominium, CCC # 135, Ottawa Athletic Club, Canadian Self Storage Building, Louis Street, Brockville, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church.

Education

Construction Engineering Technologist Diploma (3 Years)
Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario, 1991


Association Memberships and Credentials

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (OACETT)
Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
Certification Number: 805824

Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI)
Registered Home Inspector (RHI)
Registration Number: 000082

National Resources Canada
ECOEnergy Retrofit - Homes
Certified Energy Advisor
Licence Number: 3714

Licensed General Carpenter (Ontario)
Trade Certification Number: 403A-244752


Experience

Member of Property Inspection Network Limited since 1991. Successfully completed over 8,000 property inspections and investigations in the Ottawa area. Previously a general contractor involved in residential and commercial construction and renovations. Property inspections focus on assessing structures, roofing, chimneys, mechanical systems, exterior/interior finishes, and the general building envelope. Specialist in technical audits and reserve fund studies for condominium corporations. Skilled technician in preparation of tender documents and specifications for large construction projects.

David has more recently developed an interest and expertise in sustainable housing construction. Also a keen interest in alternative energy development.

Education

Royal Military College of Canada, B.Eng, Civil Engineering, 1992


Association Memberships

Member, Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario
Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec


Experience

Mr. Charron has served the Canadian Military both as a military and as a civilian. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) and also retired from the military in 1992. As a military, Mr. Charron was, among other things, part of a group investigating the environmental condition of CFB Lahr in Germany before the Canadian government was to return the land to Germany. Following his military years, Mr. Charron continued to serve the Canadian Forces as a civilian doing research in the structural engineering laboratory at RMC. During those years, he was published numerous times both as an author and a co-author in engineering publications such as The Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. Following his findings in a research project, he was instrumental in having part of the Canadian Wood Design manual changed to better reflect the compressive properties of wood in construction.

As a member of Property Inspection Network Limited and owner of A.C.E. Building Inspection Services Inc., Mr. Charron specializes in both “Pre-purchase home inspections” and “Home energy audits”. Mr. Charron has now completed over 3,000 inspections / energy audits in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec assessing structures, mechanical systems, insulation, interior and exterior finishes, roofing, chimneys, and building envelope.

Dan is a Registered Home Inspector (RHI) - the certification granted by the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) to their members meeting all the Associations educational, experience and practical standards. He is also a Member of the American Society of Home Inspections (ASHI) having satisfied the Association's membership requirements. Dan has been actively involved in the home, property and commercial building inspection industry since 1988.

With over 30 years of hands-on construction experiences as a successful residential building contractor, developer and home renovations specialist; Dan has a wealth of experiences and competencies necessary to provide his Clients with the detailed information required to make informed home purchasing decisions.

Dan is a licensed carpenter and has built more than 2,200 homes in the Ottawa region! These experiences provide insights into home structures and systems seldom found in the home inspection profession.

Extensive experiences as a home designer/developer and renovations general contractor; Dan has the acquired knowledge and experiences of the entire home system enabling him to observe and provide Clients with:

· Present condition of home systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structure, general interior/exterior)
· The useful life expectancy and present efficiency of home systems and
· The average expected cost of replacement/upgrade of home systems

A business philosophy "that the Client is king" and that the primary goal as a business person is to meet and exceed client expectations provides a keen sensitivity to the needs of the home buyer. Whether you are a first time home buyer or a seasoned veteran, Dan fully realizes:

· You are about to make the biggest investment in your life
· You must feel confident you are making the right decision
· You need to know all associated costs of a home purchase presently and into the future
· You need to understand the maintenance requirements of all home systems

This sensitivity provides Dan with the passion to make every effort to provide his Clients with all the required information to make confident home purchasing decisions.