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Comprehensive Reserve Fund Studies and Life Cycle Costing Reports built to help Boards and condo managers understand what is coming, what it may cost and how to prepare.
Kalham combines Reserve Fund planning, building knowledge, condominium industry experience and practical communication.
Site observations, capital planning, financial analysis, funding scenarios and clear reporting.
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Kalham Consulting Ltd. was established in 2022 following the acquisition of Wade Engineering’s Reserve Fund Study department assets. The team carries forward decades of Alberta condominium and Reserve Fund experience.
A collaborative seven-step process keeps the Corporation’s actual circumstances at the centre of the study.
Discuss the property, completed work, planned projects and known concerns.
Review prior studies, financials, plans, project information and relevant documentation.
Visually review common-property and Reserve Fund components.
Model timing, costs, balances, contributions and long-term requirements.
Prepare an organized draft for Board and management review.
Walk through findings, funding requirements and questions.
Complete appropriate revisions and issue the professionally authenticated final study.
Reserve Fund, condominium and hands-on building experience led by Shantel Kalakalo and Charlie Hampton.
More than 20 years in the condominium and consulting industry, including nearly 18 years with Wade Engineering and oversight or review of more than 1,400 Reserve Fund Studies and related reports.
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Seven years preparing Reserve Fund Studies, backed by approximately eight years as a home inspector and technical credentials in roofing, building enclosure, moisture control and indoor air quality.
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Property Details: 23 Units | 37 Years Old
Kalham Experience: Completed the last three reports.
Property Details: 60 Units | 18 Years Old
Kalham Experience: Completed the last four reports.
Property Details: 49 Units | 49 Years Old
Kalham Experience: Completed the last two reports; current report in progress.
Property Details: 134 apts. & 14 townhouses | 25 to 29 yrs.
Kalham Experience: Completed the last two reports; third report in progress. Major building envelope planning in the last two reports. Report phased over multiple years.
Property Details: 20-Storey Apartment | 209 residential units & 3 commercial units
Kalham Experience: Completed the last five reports (since 2003) with project planning incorporated as necessary.
Property Details: 64 apartments & 129 townhouses | 7 to 14 Years Old
Kalham Experience: Completed the last three reports. Report phased over multiple years.
“We have worked with the Kalham Consulting team, previously through Wade Engineering, on reserve fund studies since 2009 and, to date, have completed approximately 40 reports together. Over the years, we have developed a strong working relationship and have consistently appreciated the clear, practical and well-organized approach taken in their reports.
We particularly value the format and presentation of the reports, which make the information easy to understand and useful for long-term planning and decision-making. We also appreciate the ongoing support between studies, whether that means reaching out with questions, discussing items that arise, or requesting spreadsheet updates as circumstances change.
Their familiarity with our properties, responsiveness and consistency have made Kalham a trusted resource that we are pleased to continue working with.
Our professional relationship has also extended beyond reserve fund studies through CCI North Alberta. In the past, we had the opportunity to serve together as Board members, which provided another opportunity to work collaboratively and contribute to the broader condominium community.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kalham Consulting for many years and across multiple reserve fund studies and updates, and I can honestly say it has always been a positive experience. Shantel and her team are professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. Whenever I have a question or need additional information, they are quick to help and make the process easy.
Their reports are thorough, easy to understand, and always delivered within expected timelines. Just as important, they are great to work with and understand the practical needs of condominium boards and managers.
I truly appreciate the relationship we’ve built over the years and would confidently recommend Kalham Consulting to any condominium corporation looking for a Reserve Fund Study. I look forward to continuing to work together for many years to come.”
“Our team has had the pleasure of working with Kalham Consulting on multiple reserve fund studies and updates, and every experience has been excellent. Their reports are detailed, well-prepared, and easy to understand, providing our board with the clarity and confidence we need for long-term planning.
Communication has always been prompt and professional, and their responsiveness to questions or follow-ups truly stands out. We greatly value the consistency and quality of their work and would highly recommend them to any condominium corporation looking for reliable and thorough reserve fund specialists.”
“We have had the pleasure of working with Shantel at Kalham Consulting Ltd. for many years, and the experience has always been excellent. Their team consistently provides clear, detailed, and well-organized Reserve Fund Study reports that are easy to understand and very thorough. Shantel is also quick to respond to any questions and is always helpful and professional. We truly appreciate their reliability and expertise, and we highly recommend Shantel and the Kalham team.”
“Shantel has been doing our Reserve Fund Study and Reports since 2017. First with Wade Engineering and now with Kalham. The team at Kalham makes what at first seems like a very technical, complicated task simple. Shantel works with the board and management company to gather the information needed to provide a meaningful report.
Their report is not filled with jargon; they use language understandable to owners and boards so they can do their financial planning. During the pre-study phase, all necessary reports are gathered and reviewed, and interviews with board members help clarify what they wish to achieve. After submitting a report, Shantel meets with the board to ensure they understand and agree with the recommended 5-year plan.
For a Reserve Fund Study and Report prepared by a professional team and written in understandable language, I highly recommend Kalham Consulting.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Kalham Consulting and to Shantel and her team of professionals. Our condo corporation has completed and approved our reserve fund study for the three individual and separate buildings that make up our Corporation with some shared components. We are a unique condo corporation and Kalham worked diligently to finish our lengthy project. Working with the team was pleasant, efficient and enjoyable.
All our questions were quickly answered. I have attended training sessions on reserve funds from Shantel and her team and have learned a lot. I would highly recommend this reserve fund study company to anyone looking for a reputable and efficient company.”
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