Repair, Replace or Upgrade? Navigating Capital Improvements and the Reserve Fund
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
Calgary Italian Cultural Centre (416 1 Ave NE, Calgary)
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Registration Member Fee: $55.00 +GST | Non-Member Fee: $65.00 + GST
Overview
Repair, Replace or Upgrade? Navigating Capital Improvements and the Reserve Fund
Condominium boards regularly face decisions about whether to repair, replace or upgrade building components. How do you weigh condition, costs, reserve fund planning and board responsibilities?
Join Brad Pettes, Harmelo, and Adrian Breitweser, Certified Reserve Planner, for a practical, real-world discussion combining building systems, maintenance and equipment lifecycle expertise with capital planning and reserve fund considerations.
Explore key factors to consider before proceeding with building work, including professional assessments, long-term costs, funding options and when further advice may be needed.
Gain practical insights to help your board ask the right questions, evaluate options and make informed, confident decisions.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS NOVEMBER 4, 2026 AT 4:00PM
Speakers:
Adrian Breitwieser | Certified Reserve Planner
Adrian Breitwieser is a Certified Reserve Planner, delivering assessments for a broad range of project types.Adrian is a Board Member for CCI-S. Alberta and N. Saskatchewan, the Co-Chair of the National Advertising, Resources, and Communication Committee and recently was awarded his Leader of the Canadian Condominium Institute (LCCI) designation.
With 13 years of experience as a Condominium Manager, Adrian has an intimate knowledge of all aspects related to residential and commercial condominiums and stratas including building systems, governance, operating and reserve and contingency fund budgeting, and insurance to name a few.
His operational experience covers project delivery from start to finish: initial building condition assessments and performance failure investigations; Reserve Fund Studies; Depreciation Reports; building condition assessments; recommendations for restoration and renewal of building envelope systems; and facilitate project administration tasks.
Brad Pettes | Founder, Harmelo Corp.
Brad Pettes is the founder of Harmelo, a Calgary-based building intelligence company focused on helping property owners and operators better understand their buildings, equipment and long-term maintenance needs.
With a background in automotive operations, HVAC and business ownership, Brad brings practical experience in equipment maintenance, contractor operations and the challenges of managing building systems over time.
Through Harmelo, he is working to connect maintenance histories, contractor records, engineering assessments and capital planning information, helping building operators make more informed decisions about repairs, replacements and long-term investments.
His work focuses on closing the information gaps that often exist between contractors, property managers and building owners, particularly as equipment ages, properties change hands and capital improvements are completed.