About Valency

Founded in 2013, Valency is a global provider of project assurance solutions that help clients manage risk and achieve predictability through each phase of project delivery for capital projects. Our solutions are aligned with best practices from Construction Industry Institute (CII).

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Vision

To make capital projects a source of excitement and growth, not anxiety and risk.

Mission

We develop and implement project assurance solutions across the project lifecycle, aligned with CII best practices that are proven to dramatically improve performance. 

Our Values

Trust

We value collaboration, honest feedback, and transparency in our relationships.

Specialize

We lead the industry with our solutions through innovation and embracing diverse ideas.

Always Deliver

We keep our promises, stay accountable, and fulfill commitments to all stakeholders.

Global Citizen

We understand our impact by being market-aware, partnering globally, and leveraging cultural differences.

Our Approach

All our project assurance solutions are built on three essential pillars that drive predictability.

Increase Alignment

We take a facilitative approach that engages your project team, promotes collaboration, and increases alignment. 

Reduce Risk

We value transparency and follow a systematic assessment methodology aligned with CII best practices to identify gaps and ultimately reduce risk.

Reduce Risk

We value transparency and follow a systematic assessment methodology aligned with CII best practices to identify gaps and ultimately reduce risk.

Continuous Improvement

Our Carve project assurance software supports consistent implementation across your entire capital program with data analytics that equips you to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Sandra MacGillivray

Managing Director

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Sandra founded Valency in 2013 and is the Managing Director. She is a past member of CII research teams including PDRI, front-end planning, risk management, and portfolio management. Sandra brings extensive knowledge of the capital project life cycle and project assurance best practices to all our clients. She is a Certified PDRI Facilitator, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP). Sandra holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from Wilfred Laurier University.

David Mills

Director of Consulting

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David brings extensive experience in commissioning, operations, and project and program management across various industries. He has consistently delivered results through process optimization and continuous improvement. David is a Certified PDRI Facilitator and Project Management Professional (PMP). He holds a Bachelor of Technology from Memorial University and an MBA from Royal Roads University.

Eve Koch Nichol

Manager of Client Services

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Eve oversees client relationships and ensures the highest level of satisfaction with our Carve software, facilitation services, and related training. She is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and serves on CII’s Deployment Committee. Eve holds a Bachelor of Knowledge Integration from the University of Waterloo.

Brad Kish

Director of Software Engineering

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Brad is an experienced software engineer with a focus on cybersecurity. His career spans running his own software company to serving in Software Architecture roles at both public and pre-IPO cybersecurity companies. He is committed to driving the security and reliability of our Carve software. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Waterloo.

Meet Our Services Team

Tim Podesta

UK

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Tim Podesta is a Certified PDRI Facilitator and instructor for front end planning and PDRI courses. He brings over 30 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical and renewable energy industry to Valency. Tim is a past team member with multiple CII research projects. He holds an MA in Engineering from Cambridge University and an MBA from Warwick Business School.

Nell van Walsum

Canada

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Nell van Walsum is a Certified PDRI Facilitator and instructor for PDRI, Risk Management and Facilitation Skills course. She delivers services in both English and French. Nell brings over 30 years of leadership experience to Valency from her career in environmental consulting. She holds a B.A. in Geology and an M.Sc. in Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo.

Valerie Weaver

USA

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Valerie Weaver is a Certified PDRI Facilitator and advisor in project assurance best practices for Valency. In 2018, Valerie and her team received the CII Implementation Award for tremendous business advancement through implementation of CII best practices. She brings over 30 years of project assurance, operations and engineering experience to Valency. Valerie holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California and is a Professional Engineer.

John Zhao

John Zhao

Canada

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John Zhao is a Senior Risk Consultant and advisor in construction readiness for Valency. He is an internationally recognized leader in quantitative risk analysis (QRA) for industrial projects with over 30 years of diverse construction industry experience. John holds an M.Sc. in Project Management and a B.Sc. in Building Design & Management from Northumbria University (UK).

Raul Fuentes

Chile

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Raul Fuentes is a Senior Risk Consultant and Certified PDRI Facilitator for Valency. He delivers services in both Spanish and English. Raul is a recognized expert in quantitative risk analysis (QRA) for the mining industry, with over 40 years of experience in senior leadership roles for capital project delivery, operations, and risk management. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Metallurgist Engineering from Universidad de Santiago de Chile and a Master’s in Marketing & Commercial Management from ESEM, Spain.

Join Our Team

At Valency, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in capital project assurance. Join us to shape your future with opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impactful work!