oN THE ROAD TO A NET ZERO FUTURE.

We Are A Sustainability Solutions Company

Future Concept.

Supporting the implementation of a renewable energy plan or new product through business or product development and commissioning.

Big Ideas.

No idea is too big to come to fruition when you have the trust behind you from a well-experienced and disciplined consulting company looking out for your best interests.

Creative Solutions.

Finding ways to make things happen through experience, an extensive network of contacts and thinking outside of the box.

Services

what corfinium has to offer.

Renewable Energy

Providing a renewable energy solution to reduce hydro and/or fuel consumption at your industrial facility: from design to construction and commissioning.

Environment, Social & Governance

Supporting small & medium size businesses develop concepts and a plan for ESG.

Photography

Capturing the working life: people, places, and things.

Sustainability in Asphalt

Providing solutions to get your asphalt to net zero through operational emissions reduction OR material mix design improvements.

Innovation in Asphalt

Helping suppliers/vendors promote their asphalt products through business and product development.

Operations in Asphalt

Providing recommendations to improve overall asphalt operations: mix design optimization, operational best practices, and business optimization.

Works

a selection of interesting Projects.

Working with a renewal energy/clean tech company that uses concentrated solar energy to heat water and convert it to steam for ICI clients.  The units are modular and can be easily integrated into an existing system with minimal downtime and reduce energy costs significantly based on the location.

(Photo credit: Solarsteam)

Green field construction of an asphalt cement terminal with rail loading capabilities in South-West Ontario.  Taken from design, construction, commissioning, and full operations.

Potential new enhancing additive to add to asphalt mixtures and improve overall performance and longevity of the asphalt pavement.  Completing a matrix of tests of additive with asphalt cement and mix performance tests prior to a full scale asphalt plant and paving trial.

Start-up of a new asphalt plant operations business for an asphalt paving company.  Aided in configuring of the new asphalt plant and initial operations, asphalt mix designs, and startup of their quality control program.

(Photo credit: Astec Inc.)

About

CHANGE IN the age of sustainability.

Who We Are

A consulting company that is supporting owners and contractors through their sustainability initiatives.  Renewable energy implementation and a greener asphalt is what we do to get us to net zero.

Our Vision

To become a leading sustainability consulting company in Canada promoting renewable energy solutions and net zero asphalt for the industrial and construction sectors.

Our Mission

To provide professional consulting services to help companies grow through innovation, education, and mentorship while integrating best practices for sustainable growth and longevity. 

Donn Bernal, P. Eng., MBA

An individual trying to make a difference in this world with his expertise in plant operations, asphalt technology, and logistics to support sustainability solutions for any stakeholder.

Place on Earth

Hamilton, ON — CANADA 🍁

No better place than Hamilton to watch a city that was once dubbed “Steeltown” and “dirty” to a place being revitalized with sustainability at its core.

Office

James Street North, Downtown Hamilton

An office right in the heart of the city that is now thriving and vibrant again with new small businesses constantly popping up, construction of new buildings, and the renovation of historic ones.

Latest News

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR NEWS

2023 Ivey Sustainability Profile

coming soon…

2023 Asphaltopics Last Word

“I have been fortunate to be in the asphalt industry for 25 years and have worked with so many great people and companies along the way. We have an asphalt industry that still feels like family…”

Read more

2020 Bleeds Black Award 

“It is literally true that Donn Bernal was the last person to know that he had won the Bleeds Black Award. ‘I was attending the Fall Asphalt Seminar using my smartphone and i was in a poor reception area,’ Bernal explains…”

Read the OAPC article and Construct Connect article for more details. 

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