Services
Since 1997, Gaucher & Associates has helped commercial developers, landlords, retailers, tenants, and Fortune 25 companies open on time and under budget. We navigate the complex world of utilities, regulations, and energy requirements so you don’t have to. With more than 8,500 projects completed worldwide, we bring deep utility relationships, precise coordination, and forward-looking due diligence that turns potential roadblocks into clear action plans.
We handle every commercial, retail, industrial, office, and healthcare project—from freestanding buildings and tenant improvements to large-scale developments. Our team coordinates applications, manages reviews, ensures compliance, and keeps everyone aligned until the lights (and everything else) are on.
Utility Project Management

We eliminate utility-related delays by managing the full process from initial applications through final energization.
- Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer, Data & Waste — We prepare and submit applications and design drawings, coordinate onsite meetings, secure installation timelines, and confirm service is ready before turnover.
- Stakeholder Coordination — We work directly with utility providers, architects, engineers, construction managers, and general contractors so documentation is complete, upgrade requests move forward, and schedules stay intact.
- Reliable, Project-Specific Solutions — Strong ongoing relationships with utilities across North America let us anticipate issues and keep your project moving.
Result for you: Utilities are no longer a last-minute scramble. You open when planned.
Sustainability
We help you reduce costs, lower carbon impact, and meet sustainability goals with practical, data-driven insight.
- Sustainability Consulting — Clear reports on decarbonization opportunities and development-related sustainability requirements.
- Rate of Use Research — Detailed billing analysis that reveals usage patterns, waste, potential overpayment, and concrete opportunities to cut both costs and carbon footprint. You gain context to confirm bills are accurate and identify high-impact improvements.
Result for you: Actionable recommendations that support both financial performance and environmental responsibility.

Risk Management

Early clarity prevents costly surprises. Our due diligence reporting maps every regulatory, municipal, and utility requirement for new and existing sites across North America—timelines, fees, application steps, and specific hurdles—so you know exactly what is required and when. We have expanded this core strength with specialized offerings that address today’s biggest capacity and compliance pressures:
Transformer and Service Capacity Due Diligence When projects involve higher loads—from high-efficiency HVAC, electrification, EV charging, or equipment upgrades—existing transformers and service capacity often become the critical path. We evaluate available capacity, identify upgrade triggers, outline utility timelines and cost responsibilities, and flag risks before design is locked or applications are submitted. This prevents the multi-month delays that frequently occur when capacity issues surface late.
Overall Due Diligence Expansion Beyond the basics, we now deliver deeper, more actionable reporting that covers municipal development fees, application sequencing, capacity constraints, and code implications in one clear package. Clients receive a practical roadmap instead of a generic checklist.
Result for you: Risks are identified and mitigated early. Budgets and schedules stay realistic. High-efficiency and electrification projects move forward without unexpected utility or code delays.
