Who we are

WZMC was founded in 2009 by Walid Zaibak, specializing in the management of multi-unit residential housing in the Ottawa region and the construction and rehabilitation of undervalued real estate assets. Over time, the company has diversified it’s operations by providing maintenance services and development consulting services throughout North America, including projects in North Carolina and Massachusetts (USA), and projects across eastern Canada.

Walid Zaibak has managed a number of high profile construction projects in federally and provincially designated heritage buildings including:

  • Lansdowne 1.0. Ottawa, ON

  • West Block Rehabilitation. Ottawa, ON

  • Bank of Canada Head Office Renewal. Ottawa, ON

  • Confederation Building Window Rehabilitation, Phase 1 and 2. Ottawa, ON

  • Government Conference Centre. Ottawa, ON

  • Postal Station Building Rehabilitation. Ottawa, ON

  • Lester B. Pearson Building Security Upgrades. Ottawa, ON

  • Edifice Dominique Ducharme Exterior Rehabilitation. Montreal, QC

  • Province House Conservation, Phase 2. Charlottetown, PE

  • Place de Portage, Tower 3 Rehabilitation. Gatineau, QC

  • Christ Church Cathedral, Steeple Rehabilitation. Montreal, QC

  • Arthur Meighen Building Rehabilitation. Toronto, ON

  • Fort Henry Redoubt Stabilization. Kingston, ON

  • West Memorial Building Rehabilitation Project. Ottawa, ON.

Our production facility is located in Renfrew county and includes in-house custom lumber milling, timber and log framed structure fabrication, in-house prototyping and metal casting pattern and mould making facilities. Together with our trusted trade partners, we are happy to offer our clients a turn-key management, conservation and production solution to successfully achieve their expectations.

Partner Testimonials

“Walid possesses an extensive knowledge regarding practices and principles of heritage material conservation as well as expertise in wood and metal conservation methods. Throughout our collaboration on numerous heritage projects, [he] has consistently demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills. He has always ensured that the quality of workmanship meets client expectations, that project documentation is thorough and well-organized and that contract administration is timely and accurate. Walid’s role has involved the complex and meticulous coordination of large-scale projects, along with clear and timely communication with demanding clients and sensitive occupants.”

R. Casagrande, Public Services and Procurement Canada

“Over the years, our firm has had the pleasure of collaborating on several BGIS [Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions] with Walid Zaibak. We’ve had the opportunity to work with Walid both as a consultant and in a management capacity on various restoration projects throughout the Ottawa area. Walid’s dedication and attention to detail are truly exceptional. His commitment to quality craftsmanship, coupled with his understanding of each project’s unique intent, consistently sets him apart from other project managers we encounter. Every project represents its own set of challenges, and Walid is always quick to provide thoughtful solutions and practical recommendations when necessary.”

S. Moore, Moore Design Consultants

“We have worked very closely together on buildings and sites that are either National Historic Sites or are classified or recognized by FHBRO. Our first project was the restoration of the West Block on Parliament Hill where we worked on the conservation and upgrade of original wood windows, stained glass windows, monumental entrance doors and the wrought iron roof cresting. Another project was the restoration and thermal upgrade of over a thousand wood windows at the Confederation building. […] Walid brings a sound conservation approach to his projects. From a material science perspective he has a sound knowledge of wood and metal conservation. From a building science point of view he brings a sound knowledge of window systems and how they are best conserved and thermally upgraded. I have found Walid to be exceptionally well organized and to be a great communicator. He has always dealt with issues in a fair and timely manner.”

C. Sims, Heritage Building Consultant

Stained glass conservation NY USA