About Plarex
Plarex is a specialist project controls and risk advisory firm serving complex capital projects across Canada. We provide the technical depth, independent perspective, and senior-level judgment that project owners and contractors rely on when the stakes are high — from schedule assurance and quantitative risk analysis to forensic claims support and executive reporting.
Syd Daneshyar, P.Eng., M.Eng., CCP
Principal | Project Controls & Risk
Syd brings 25+ years of project controls experience on major capital programs across Canada, with a track record spanning multi-billion-dollar infrastructure, port, hydroelectric, and mining projects. He has worked in EPC and EPCM environments at the program level, leading planning and scheduling, cost controls, quantitative risk analysis, change management, and executive reporting functions. Syd holds a Master of Engineering degree, is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, and holds the Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation from AACE International.
AACE International Publications
Project Controls Plan – Owner's Perspective
AACE Annual Meeting·Chicago·2023
Schedule and Cost Management of Subcontracts
AACE Annual Meeting·San Diego·2018
An Overview of Cost Forecasting of Construction Contracts
AACE Annual Meeting·Toronto·2016
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Whether you need embedded project controls support, an independent peer review, or expert advice on a specific challenge — we'd like to hear about your project.
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