“Vanguard Developments Inc. is one of Sightline Planning + Approvals oldest and most cherished clients. For the past approximately 15 years Sightline has managed Vanguard’s real estate, planning approvals and land development interests in Halifax and Nova Scotia. Their reputation for doing business with integrity, fairness and meeting their word is known amongst their consultants, builders but also municipal elected officials and staff. Honouring commitments through good and tough times has been the foundation of Sightline’s relationship with Vanguard through small, medium, and large projects in excess of $50,000,000+. Vanguards dedication to adding quality subdivisions, master planned communities and housing to HRM/Nova Scotia communities is a credit to their professionalism and desire to provide affordable housing solutions to Nova Scotia residents. Over the past decade I have had the pleasure of working very closely with Vanguard’s Managing Partner Bassem Iskander who I consider a trusted client, business colleague and close friend. He exemplifies professionalism and doing good business to always find the win win. The Sightline Team and I look forward to working with Vanguard, their partners and team for decades to come.”

“I have been counsel to Vanguard since its incorporation in 2008 and have, as well, had a close professional relationship with Bassem Iskander since that time. Vanguard’s development in Spryfield has been many years in the making and is approaching its latter stages. What started as a mere concept or vision has blossomed into a very large and elegant subdivision of reasonably priced homes at a time when HRM is suffering from a considerable shortage. In all of my dealings with the principals of Vanguard, I have found them to be, at all times, very honest, ethical and diligent developers whose words can be relied upon without exception. Through the Restrictive Covenants which govern the permitted uses of the land, Vanguard maintains a measure of control over the development of the lots and it is diligent in its supervisory capacity. Nothing but respect!”

“SDMM has worked with Vanguard Development Inc. since 2010, aiding with engineering and land surveying needs to support their various land developments within Halifax Regional Municipality. Working closely through the years we have helped guide their subdivisions through detailed design, approvals and construction. Starting with the extension of Alpine Court in Bedford in 2010 to their multi-phased apple-themed street network backing on the McIntosh Run in Spryfield. Along the way, we worked through various conceptual plans for potential projects in Eastern Passage, Bedford and Halifax.

Together we worked to construct their vision, starting with raw woodland, bringing concept drawings through permit approvals and construction; we transformed their development ideas into today’s reality. With the opening of Golden Way, Honeygold Drive, Gala Court, Keepsake Crescent, Colonial Crescent and Cortland Ridge we have seen a new community be developed along the McIntosh Run Community Trail system linking these new homes to nature.

We are happy to have worked with Vanguard’s managing partners and look forward to helping with their future development plans.”

“We have had the pleasure of working as a heavy civil general contractor with Vanguard Developments Inc since 2018. Their team and entire organization has been professional , knowledgeable and we value them not just as a valued customer but as a project partner. They have always meet all their commitments to us and bring values that focus on building a quality end product. Vanguard looks at long term investments to enhance the communities they invest in and being good stewards of the environment along with bringing innovative design to their developments. Communication between our organizations has always been seamless and we have always felt informed and involved. Vanguard has been an excellent customer and an important relationship we are very proud of and look forward to maintaining for the long term.”

“Working with Vanguard has been an absolute pleasure. From the very beginning, their team has been attentive, supportive, and truly invested in helping us succeed. The PAD-ready lots they delivered were perfectly prepared, saving us so much time and effort and allowing us to move forward with confidence. It’s rare to find a partner who combines professionalism with such genuine care, and we’re incredibly grateful for the relationship we’ve built with them. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Vangard to anyone looking for a trusted and dependable partner in their development journey.”