This session explores the net zero carbon ready Vernon Active Living Centre in Vernon, British Columbia, where the team used Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to clarify owner priorities, get early team-wide buy-in on costs, and navigate the complex grant landscape. Group2, AME Group, and Stok will provide a brief overview of IPD and share how the team applied Target Value Delivery Continuous Estimating, parametric analysis, and real-time trade partner input to balance capital and operating costs for the owner, demonstrating how collaborative delivery strengthens financial outcomes while delivering meaningful carbon reductions for public-sector projects.
Speakers:
Troy Smith, Principal, Group2
Group2 Principal Architect, Troy Smith is a design and project delivery leader based in Group2’s Saskatoon Studio, and brings expertise in designing and constructing community buildings, including multiple recreation and aquatic facility projects in BC, AB, and SK, such as the Vernon Active Living Centre, Fort Saskatchewan Aquatic Centre, Meadows Community Recreation Centre in Edmonton, and Lakeland County Co-Op Leisure Centre in Prince Albert. Troy contributes extensively to collaborative delivery projects across Western Canada. With experience spanning facility planning and interdisciplinary coordination, Troy brings a practical and people centered approach to Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Troy’s background positions him well to speak on the Vernon ALC project’s sustainability goals and how decarbonization strategies can be advanced through IPD frameworks.
Stephen Faust, Associate, Group2
Stephen Faust an Associate and Architect based in Group2’s Edmonton Studio and is a key contributor to on multiple IPD projects in the recreation, municipal and K-12 sectors, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, long term value, and sustainable outcomes. He is currently working on the Vernon Active Living Centre and Fort Saskatchewan’s new Aquatic Centre. Stephen leads collaborative teams from initial vision to detailed documentation, bringing a systems thinking lens to decarbonization challenges. His experience supporting complex municipal projects makes him a valuable voice on collaborative delivery, emissions reduction, and an integrated sustainability approach.
Brett Banadyga, Principal, Energy + Sustainability, AME Group
Brett Banadyga is the Principal of the Energy + Sustainability team in AME Group’s Calgary office. Assisting projects in determining sustainability targets and the best value pathway to achieve them is Brett’s specialty. Brett has experience in effectively delivering building performance expertise on many aquatic and recreation, K-12 education, and post-secondary projects and he understands the largest impact drivers for energy and GHG emissions within these facility types. Brett’s expertise ranges from whole building energy modelling, incentive program application support, and thermal comfort analysis. His experience includes the Vernon Active Living Centre, Redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre, and Fort Saskatchewan Aquatic Centre, each of which is being delivered through integrated project delivery.