Services
Engaging certified professional estimators (OTPQ) is essential for rigorous cost control at every stage of a project. During the design phase, it allows for the validation of estimates before significant expenditures are committed, optimizes budget choices without compromising quality, and structures tenders, eliminating ambiguities. During execution, it ensures the monitoring of actual costs, particularly for projects with "cost plus" pricing or those including extras, to prevent unjustified overruns.
In the event of a dispute or claim, their role is to objectively quantify the damages, whether they involve hidden defects, construction flaws, or budget overruns. They can also intervene in cost-sharing situations to determine who is responsible for what, according to contracts, applicable standards, and best practices. In short, an independent assessment by a certified professional is a tool for protection, transparency, and informed decision-making.
Independent pre-project estimate
Validation of projected costs during the design stage (validate sketches, concept or outline before going too far in the design)
Project cost optimization
When the bids received significantly exceed the budget, several solutions can be proposed without distorting the project as well.
Validation of running costs
Monitoring of construction site costs to validate whether everything is unreasonable, particularly in the case of "cost +" or in the case of additional "extra" work.
Complaint - Dispute (Lidden Defect)
In the event of a dispute, it is essential to be able to precisely quantify the value of the dispute in question.
At GEQ – Building Consulting, we offer a specialized construction cost estimation service, performed by professional estimators who are members of the Quebec Order of Technologists.
This certification guarantees rigorous expertise, based on the highest industry standards, and recognized in both the legal and technical fields.
Our estimation service includes:
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The complete analysis of planned or corrective work (residential, multi-unit dwellings, claims, hidden defects, renovations, etc.);
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The quantitative inventory of materials and components;
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The establishment of unit prices based on current market conditions;
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Taking into account the technical, logistical and regulatory specificities of the project;
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The drafting of a detailed, clear and defensible report, usable in a legal, insurance or decision-making context.
Using professional estimators (OTPQ) ensures you receive the following service:
✔ Objective and impartial
✔ Methodologically recognized
✔ Compliant with the requirements of courts, insurers and financial institutions
Our service is particularly suitable in the following cases:
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Claims related to a hidden defect or a construction flaw
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Cost estimate for corrective work following a disaster
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Preparation of legal files and judicial expert reports
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Budget planning for building renovation or upgrade
Trust GEQ – Building Consulting to estimate your work accurately, precisely and with integrity, thanks to certified and recognized expertise.
Network extent
Present in all regions.
The GEQ — Building Consulting network extends across the province of Quebec, present in several geographic regions, in urban as well as rural areas.
APCHQ
Quebec Construction and Housing Professionals Association