Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Construction Consulting Services in Montreal
Established in 1974, our firm has accumulated extensive expertise across diverse construction projects ranging from $1 million to over $10 billion. We provide independent consulting services for project cost management, loan monitoring, and claims resolution, prioritizing unbiased evaluations to serve clients' best interests. Our team of seasoned professionals delivers tailored solutions for industrial, engineering, and financial sectors, leveraging decades of experience in heavy civil construction, project controls, and risk mitigation.With offices in Montreal and Ottawa, we maintain a commitment to transparency, utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to ensure project success from conceptualization to completion. Our independence from construction firms guarantees objective analysis, while our global track record in over 1,000 major projects underscores our ability to manage complex challenges effectively.
Services
Loan Monitoring
Cost Estimating
Project Controls
Construction Claims
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 50 years of experience managing $1M$10B construction projects
- Independent consultants with no affiliations to construction firms
- Tailored solutions for industrial, civil, and commercial sectors
- Proven track record in over 1,000 major projects globally
- Advanced methodologies for cost control and risk mitigation
Services
Loan Monitoring
Our two-step loan monitoring process minimizes financial risks through initial feasibility analysis and ongoing progress verification. We validate project documentation, assess budgets, and conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with lending requirements. This systematic approach protects both lenders and borrowers while maintaining project viability.
Cost Estimating
We provide unbiased cost projections using industry-leading software and historical data from thousands of projects. Our team evaluates material, labor, and environmental factors to deliver accurate estimates for projects ranging from pipelines to institutional buildings. This ensures clients receive realistic budget forecasts aligned with project scope.
Project Controls
Our comprehensive project controls include scheduling, budget tracking, and risk mitigation strategies. We implement customized monitoring systems to maintain timelines and costs while providing transparent reporting to all stakeholders. This proactive approach ensures timely issue resolution and project optimization.
Construction Claims
We offer systematic analysis of construction disputes through contract reviews, impact assessments, and productivity evaluations. Our methodology examines project history, financial records, and site conditions to develop defensible solutions for claims ranging from $10M to $10.5B in value.
People
Patrick Habib
President
Licensed engineer with extensive leadership experience in construction management. Specializes in strategic project oversight and client relations.
Basem El-Musa
Vice President
Senior executive with expertise in large-scale project execution and operational efficiency improvements.
Daniel Bergeron
VP of LEDB
Specializes in project financing structures and risk management strategies for complex construction initiatives.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialize in?
We serve industrial, civil, commercial, and institutional sectors with expertise in heavy civil projects.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we've completed projects across Canada, the United States, and internationally.
How do you ensure project budget compliance?
Through our two-step loan monitoring process and continuous cost tracking systems.
What makes your estimating services unique?
Our independence from construction firms guarantees unbiased evaluations using proprietary data.
How do you handle construction disputes?
We employ systematic analysis of contracts, project history, and financial records for resolution.
