Blue Wilderness Management Group Inc.
A Canadian project management consulting firm; Blue Wilderness Management Group Inc., (BW) Principal Owner, Julie Scarcella has worked in Ontario and has gained a reputation for the provision of excellent nature base tourism and project management services.
The firm started in Collingwood, Ontario, in 1997 as a small consulting firm and incorporated in 2002. Today it is a specialized Canadian consulting service that offers a full range of professional services relating to the conservation, tourism resource assessment, strategy planning, research, government relations, energy efficient design, and expertise on partnership negotiations involving First Nations.
The development of sustainable communities and green building nitiatives is our core focus for 2005; a service that provides innovation and implementable solutions to municipalities, developers, institutions, and building owners/occupants. We have been leaders in supporting the adoption of sustainable building practices by becoming an active member with the Canadian Green Building Council; spring 2005 the firm became a Professionally Accredited (AP) by successfully completing the Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED) exam, expanding opportunities to work with design build projects by incorporating sustainable green design approaches.
For the past seven years we have been active in the formulation and implementation of green building guidelines, strategies and practices. Where appropriate we have adopted green building rating systems including LEED and will offer guidance regarding the Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP, and REDI) funding initiatives for the private sector market.
Specifically we can develop a corporate green build policy for corporate clients ensuring success to reduce water, energy and waste.
Since 1998, the company has had a Memorandum of Understanding with Ontario Parks; developing policy for commercial services in the provincial park system, our goal is to deliver a pilot project Ecolodge, accredited LEED green building tourism initiative by securing a private sector partnership with the crown in one provincial park. Our journey has allowed our team to focus on the much-needed policy changes, masterplaning, commercial services agreement, EcoLodge strategic plan and lease agreements for private sector and the crown.
The firm is committed to the multidisciplinary team approach with experience and expertise in all areas of the process to include:
-Project management (Implementation)
-Tourism Inventory Resource Assessment (ranking natural corridor and sites)
-Experience in grant applications
-Sustainable and Nature Base Tourism Strategy Planning
-Policy Formulation and Decision-making
-Development of Green Policies and Practices for Accommodation Sector
-Expertise in Provincial Park and Ministry of Natural Resources Policy/development
-First Nations negotiations capital infrastructure
-LEED Accreditation & Green Design Practices
Company Details
Year Established:
2002
Total Sales ($CDN):
$100,000 - $200,000
Number of Employees:
2
Company Information
Julie Scarcella
Title:
Principal
Telephone:
(705) 445-1256
Fax:
(705) 446-1649
Email:
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Products
Greenspex
Services
Project Management Services
- Currently working in cooperation with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and BW to develop a GreenSpex Directory, this comprehensive guide/resource will provide environmentally responsible building products and construction materials. Our goals are to expand GreenSpec US and develop a GreenSpex Canada version into a truly North American directory providing Canadian building professionals with a high quality, reputable, and useful resource.
- Developing a GreenBuild 13-Episode TV Program (in review)
- Provide Services to Architect, Engineers, Municipalities, and developers the process of LEED accredited buildings.
- International work in review on behalf of the government of Barbados to undertake business and economic planning.
- Undertaking Sustainable Strategic Planning process and grant applications.
-Sustainable and Nature Base Tourism Strategy Planning
-Expertise in Provincial Park and Ministry of Natural Resources Policy/development
- First Nations negotiations capital infrastructure
Buildgreen Tv Show
The goal is to gain industry support and collectively develop a successful green home building show showcasing the various homes being built with today technology, to include a cross examination of a traditional home to a green home, featuring innovating yet cost efficient, financial incentives of today. Part of the hour show would highlight the barriers and cost measures for each and every house feature.
Episode Ideas:
13 Episodes
Demonstrate Industry & Corporate support
One home in Canada (preferably in Ontario), build a home from pre-design to finish, key elements when considering a site and location for your green home (Urban VS Rural setting), pros and cons of building green.
Featured stories might demonstrate other buildings in Canada or other Countries with innovative solutions to each task.
Feature supplies showcasing product development
Demonstration of the costs to each idea, comparing to the traditional building lifecycle.Demonstrate federal incentives.
Highlights from key stories (possibly worldwide or Canada)
Leed Certification Process
Sustainable Strategic Municpal Planning