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PM7G Selected by Ontario Power Generation as Vendor of Record for Project Controls and Management Services

Toronto, Canada – April 14, 2025 – PM7G, a joint venture between PTAG Inc. and Makhos Staffing Solutions, has been selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) under a multi-year Vendor of Record (VOR) agreement to provide Project Controls, Project Management, and Construction Management services.

PM7G, a Certified Indigenous Business recognized by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), combines deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to workforce development and Indigenous engagement. The joint venture leverages PTAG’s extensive experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects and Makhos’ leadership in professional services and inclusion to deliver high-quality support for complex capital projects.

Through a Managed Task delivery model, PM7G offers a range of services including project management, integrated schedule development and review, project readiness assessments, quantitative risk assessments (QRAs), cost estimation, and facilitation of procedural and process documentation. These services are designed to support collaborative project environments with a focus on performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

“Our team is proud to bring a blend of technical expertise, Indigenous engagement, and a commitment to collaborative infrastructure delivery,” said Michael Dubreuil, Managing Partner at PTAG. “This agreement represents an important step forward for PM7G and reflects the value of our integrated approach.”

PM7G’s leadership team brings decades of experience supporting utilities and infrastructure projects across North America. The joint venture applies industry-recognized practices—such as advanced collaboration and integrated delivery models—to help optimize project execution across safety, quality, and cost performance benchmarks.

“PM7G represents the strength of partnership—bringing Indigenous leadership and industry expertise together to deliver meaningful outcomes,” said Bob Watts, Director at Makhos. “We are focused on creating sustainable economic pathways and growing Indigenous participation in the infrastructure sector.”

In addition to delivering technical services, PM7G is committed to building Ontario’s future project workforce through strategic partnerships with institutions such as Ontario Tech University, Centennial College, and Lambton College. The firm is also actively engaged in customized training initiatives aimed at increasing Indigenous participation in project delivery careers.

“We are excited to contribute to the delivery of complex infrastructure projects in Ontario through this agreement,” said Bruce Burwell, Executive Sponsor at PTAG. “PM7G brings proven methods in construction management, risk mitigation, and digital project controls to every engagement.”

About PM7G

PM7G is a joint venture between PTAG Inc. and Makhos Staffing Solutions, combining expertise in large complex project management, project controls, and construction management with a strong focus on Indigenous economic participation and workforce development. As a Certified Indigenous Business, PM7G delivers collaborative, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for infrastructure projects in the power & utilities, nuclear, and heavy industrial sectors.

For further information, please contact:

Andrew Grant

PM7G and OPG VOR Agreement Commercial Lead

Andrew.Grant@PM7G.com +19054745660

PTAG Presentation on I2PD for the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Conference hosted by OCNI

In this webinar recap, join Bruce Burwell as he presents at the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Conference hosted by OCNI on Industrial Integrated Project Delivery (I2PD).

I2PD is defined as the balancing of nine principles to promote team collaboration and integration of work processes and systems.

COMMERCIAL IPD -Collaboration Principles

1.Continuous Communication and Issue Resolution Process

2.Jointly Developed and Validated Targets

3.Access to Shared Information Systems

4.Early Involvement of Stakeholders

5.Collaborative and Equitable Decision Making

ALLIANCING – Integration Principles

6.Financial Transparency among Key Participants

7.Shared Risk and Reward

8.Relational Contracting, Multi-party Agreement

9.Negotiated Risk Distribution

PTAG Presentation for OPG on Force Majeure Management at the OCNI Conference

PTAG’s Managing Director, Michael Dubreuil, presented today on Force Majeure ManagementDuring COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery at the OCNI Virtual Conference for Ontario Power Generation (OPG).

The New Normal requires “new ways” of operating that requires all parties; Owners, Consultants, Contractors, Engineers, and Equipment Suppliers to find new and innovative ways of optimizing cost and schedule to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and work towards a sustainable recovery.

Excusing a party from its contractual obligations for a force majeure event is the exception. “Contract liability is strict liability. It is an accepted maxim that pacta sunt servanda, contracts are to be kept.

This discussion explores three fundamental methods to help ensure that as projects resume – the threats to safety, quality schedule and cost are minimized and opportunities for improvements in each of these core areas are explored and realized.

These methods are:

  • Transparent Communications
  • Collaboration and Integration
  • Rigorous Change Management

Using industry research and experience, we outline how these methods build trust to develop the ideas to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 Force Majeure events.