UPL1FT Consulting Inc. is a strategic development and capital planning advisory firm that supports municipalities, public agencies, and private developers with early stage feasibility, options analysis, and investment readiness for complex real estate and infrastructure projects.

At UPL1FT, we guide clients through the full front end of the development process, operating upstream of architectural and engineering design to establish clarity before significant capital and design resources are committed. Our role is to validate project objectives, space requirements, delivery options, and investment logic in advance of design team engagement, reducing downstream risk, scope uncertainty, and misalignment.

We support projects from early concept definition and business planning through to securing local, provincial, and federal approvals. This includes navigating complex processes such as rezoning, subdivision, and environmental compliance to ensure each initiative is strategically aligned, financially viable, and positioned to advance with confidence.

Our services include conceptual master planning, return on investment analysis, and the structured selection of project teams through transparent request for proposals processes. We prioritize in person interviews to confirm that selected consultants are aligned with the project’s scale, context, and delivery objectives. UPL1FT provides disciplined coordination between civil contractors, engineers, and architects to maintain momentum, accountability, and continuity once projects transition into design and delivery.

Our integrated, evidence driven approach allows us to manage complexity, align multiple stakeholders, and deliver outcomes that support long term objectives for both public sector clients and private developers.

We are also highly experienced in navigating the regulatory and environmental landscape associated with renewable energy development. This includes site selection within sensitive environmental contexts, coordination of environmental assessments, alignment with provincial energy regulators, and securing approvals related to grid connection, land use, and emissions compliance. Our understanding of layered approval pathways enables clients to move forward confidently when pursuing solar, wind, battery storage, or integrated clean energy systems.

UPL1FT serves as a Development Advisor and Owner’s Representative for complex public and private sector projects, operating upstream of architectural and engineering design to support informed, defensible decision making. Our role is to represent the owner’s interests by aligning governance, scope, investment logic, and delivery strategy before major capital or procurement commitments are made.

We work directly with municipalities, public agencies, and private owners to validate project objectives, confirm space and program requirements, assess delivery and partnership options, and establish decision ready frameworks that reduce downstream risk and scope uncertainty. This includes supporting governance alignment, Council or Board decision pathways, and procurement or partner selection strategies that are proportionate to project scale and risk.

Rather than producing isolated studies, UPL1FT integrates feasibility analysis, funding readiness, and delivery planning into a single advisory role that carries projects from early validation through early implementation. We act as a consistent point of accountability across feasibility, consultant selection, and transition into design, ensuring continuity of intent and disciplined execution.

This role is particularly valuable for high stakes civic, infrastructure, housing, and mixed use projects where multiple stakeholders, funding sources, and regulatory requirements must be aligned before design teams are engaged. Our focus is on clarity, governance integrity, and long term value for owners making consequential investment decisions.

UPL1FT provides tailored project management services for communities, non-profit organizations, and small municipalities seeking expert support to bring their development projects to life. Acting as an owner’s representative or dedicated development advisor, we lead clients through every phase of the process. This includes selecting and coordinating consulting teams, securing municipal approvals, and maintaining accountability throughout.

We oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, including strategic planning, design facilitation, contractor coordination, and comprehensive documentation. Our goal is to deliver projects on time, within budget, and at the highest quality, while always protecting the interests and vision of the community. With UPL1FT, complex development becomes achievable. We ensure every decision is informed, every partner is aligned, and every outcome is meaningful.