Expert Witness Services

Independent Construction Cost and Quantum Expertise Construction disputes often involve complex contractual, financial, and technical issues that require clear, independent, and authoritative analysis. Our Expert Witness services provide courts, arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators, legal counsel, insurers, and project stakeholders with objective professional opinions on construction costs, damages, and quantum related matters. As experienced Quantity Surveyors, we…

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Procurement Strategy & Contract Advisory Services

Setting Projects Up for Success from the Start The procurement strategy selected for a construction project can have a significant impact on cost, schedule, quality, risk allocation, and overall project success. Choosing the wrong procurement approach can result in cost overruns, schedule delays, disputes, and missed project objectives. Our Procurement Strategy and Contract Advisory Services…

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Zero Energy and Sustainability Approach

A Zero Energy Building (ZEB) generates enough renewable energy to meet its annual energy needs, reducing reliance on non-renewable sources. As interest in sustainable development grows, ZEBs are emerging as a practical model for lowering environmental impact, operating costs, and dependence on external energy infrastructure. To be viable over the long term, ZEBs must balance…

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Build Canada Homes Initiative

The federal government has committed $1 billion to Build Canada Homes (BCH), a new national initiative aimed at accelerating the delivery of affordable and mixed-income housing across Canada. BCH is focused on moving construction-ready projects forward faster, supporting innovative construction strategies, and ensuring long-term affordability through strong financial oversight. More information on the program can…

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Overrun Avoidance

Keeping the Construction Schedule On Track Construction projects are often vulnerable to delays and budget overruns due to a variety of factors. These can range from design issues and changes in the owner’s plans, to poor planning and management by the contractor. Every project faces its own unique challenges. Regardless of the cause, delays almost…

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Procurement Advice

Getting Valuable Advice from the Right People Getting sound procurement advice for your project is crucial to ensure it runs smoothly, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. There are several procurement paths and contract options available, and these decisions must be made early. Engaging a Quantity Surveyor early on in the development process can help.…

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Cost Management

Keeping Project Budgets Realistic & Manageable Construction projects are a fascinating blend of art and science: the art of architecture and the science that allows the project team to bring that artistic vision to life. But construction projects are also, fundamentally, a question of dollars and cents. The establishment of sound budgeting, contingency planning, and…

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Design Milestones Guide for Owners

Navigating the world of capital development projects can be difficult.  The Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC) provides a Canadian Standard Form of Contract which is an excellent resource for understanding the phases of a project, the Architect’s tasks, responsibilities and optional additional services, as well as your responsibilities throughout the project as the client.…

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The Cost of Changes

Changes. If there is any one all encompassing word that describes what will make your capital project go over budget this is it.  You are investing a lot of money and effort into your project and you want to make sure you get what you planned. The below chart illustrates the relationship between the Cost…

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Insurance Valuation: Replacement vs. Reconstruction Cost

If you are the owner of a commercial property, you may be wondering if your property is adequately insured. Your Insurer may use the term ‘Replacement Cost’ and the terms ‘Reinstatement Cost’ or ‘Reconstruction Cost’, may also be listed somewhere on your policy. While these terms all seem to have the same meaning, in Insurance…

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