Mr. Connor S. Chow
AIA, SAA, P.GSC, P.TECH, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, MRAIC, NCARB
Registered Architect - Province of SK, States of NC & MA
About Chow Architecture
Rooted in the Prairies
Connor Chow is a Saskatchewan-born Architect with a career rooted in both design and construction risk. As the Principal Architect of Chow Architecture, he holds a rare blend of technical design expertise, hands-on project delivery experience, and deep knowledge of construction failure and recovery.
His work spans architecture, forensic consulting, and complex construction claims across Canada and the U.S., with a particular focus on restoring distressed projects and advising on construction project dispute and completion resolutions and action plans. With a combined comprehensive background in architecture, engineering, insurance, construction law, and disputes, Connor offers clients a pragmatic, execution based approach grounded in construction reality and timeline clarity.
Awards
National 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction - On-Site Magazine
National Top 50 Insurance Professionals - Insurance Business Magazine
National Emerging Leader in Canadian Business - The Peak
Presidents Award - Technology Professionals Saskatchewan
Governor General of Saskatchewan - General Proficiency Award
News Articles
WeBuild Magazine - Personal Feature Story on Achievements to Date
Piling Canada Magazine - Personal Feature Story on Achievements to Date
Man Receives Pair of National Recognitions - Discover Moose Jaw
Young Professional Wins National Awards - Moose Jaw Today
University of Calgary - Alumni Article Feature
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Alumni Article Feature
Licenses & Credentials
Registered Architect - Saskatchewan Association of Architects
Registered Architect - North Carolina Board of Architecture
Registered Architect - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Licensed Professional Technologist - Technology Professionals Saskatchewan
Member of the American Institute of Architects
Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
National Certificate Holder - National Counsel of Architectural Registration Boards
Professional, Gold Seal Certified Owner’s Construction Manager - Canadian Construction Association
Project Management Professional - Project Management Institute
LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction - Canadian Green Building Counsel
24 Hour - EM 385-1-1 US Safety Designation
OSHA 30 US Safety Designation
Education
Masters Degree in Architecture - University of Calgary
Bachelors Degree in Construction Management - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Associates Degrees in Architectural Technologies - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Minor Equivalent in Architecture - Montana State University
Certificate in Construction Law - Osgoode Hall Law School at York University
Certificate in Applied Project Management - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Boards & Volunteering
National Lead Auditor and Subject Matter Expert - Technology Accreditation Canada
Technical Executive Committee (Construction) - Government of Saskatchewan
Legislation Representative - Technology Professionals Saskatchewan
Program Advisory Committee - Architectural Technologies Program - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Continuing Education Committee - American Institute of Architects - North Carolina Chapter
Past Board of Directors - Canadian Federal Government - Moose Jaw Lake Centre Lanigan
Past Director at Large - Saskatchewan Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Past Creative Mentor - Chow Design Studio
Presentations
Failure by Design - Issues with Plans, Specifications, and Submittals - Florida Surety Claims Association - In-Person Presentation
Surety Obligations in the Era of Sustainable Construction - American National Association of Surety Bond Producers - Live Webinar
Comprehensive Construction Cost to Complete Analysis - Canadian Surety Claims Conference - In-Person Presentation
Adherence to the Surety General Indemnity Agreement - American Midwest Surety & Construction Claims Conference - In-Person Presentation
The Complexities of Performance Bond Claims in Green Building - Surety Today Podcast - Live Webinar
Publications
Surety Today Podcast - The Complexities of Performance Bond Claims in Green Building - Wright, Constable, & Skeen (March 11, 2024)
The Second Tier Squeeze, Subcontractor Performance Bond Claim Complexity - Online Article
Imperial Surety vs Metric Surety - Online Article
Navigating the Complexities of Surety Performance Bond Claims in LEED-Certified Projects - Online Article
Best Practices for Obligees and Principals When Navigating Surety Performance Claims - Online Article