Leroux Chauhan Ouimet & Associes

At LCO - Construction and Management Consultants Inc., we take pride in being a leading independent firm specializing in providing top-notch services to realize large-scale construction projects. Established in 1974, our company has been at the forefront of the construction industry, delivering projects that exceed our clients' expectations.

Our History and Expertise

With over four decades of experience, we have gained invaluable knowledge and expertise in managing projects ranging from $1 million to more than $10 billion, from conceptualization to final construction stage. Our dedicated team of construction and engineering professionals has worked on over 1,000 major projects in Canada, the United States, and overseas, including aluminum smelters, pipelines, petrochemical, metallurgical, pulp and paper, civil engineering, airports, hydroelectric, tunnels, institutional, technological, tourism, commercial, and residential construction projects. Our expertise has enabled us to develop a unique understanding of the construction industry, allowing us to provide independent and objective services that cater to our clients' needs.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services in project and construction management to help our clients achieve their objectives. Our services include:

• Project definition and strategy development
• Engineering quality assurance
• Cost-effective design solutions
• Cost estimating and cost management
• Contract management
• Planning and scheduling
• Risk analysis
• Procedures development
• Claims preparation and analysis
• Project administration

Our team of experienced professionals understands the importance of cost and contract management from the program stage to the commissioning of a project. We provide effective management services in areas such as project execution and development strategy, bid analysis, risk analysis, procurement services, change management, contract closeouts and negotiations, project loan monitoring services, and claims preparation and analysis.

The Benefits of Working with LCO

As an independent consultant, we bring a unique perspective to the value of our clients' construction projects. We can be a key factor in achieving our clients' financial objectives by providing our estimating and project controls services at each of the project's major phases. From budgetary and planning to execution and project closeout, our team of dedicated professionals works closely with our clients to identify potential risks and opportunities, monitor construction progress, and provide contract administration and negotiation services.

Our Approach

At LCO, we believe that our clients' success is our success. We work closely with our clients to understand their business needs and develop tailored solutions that meet their objectives. Our approach is centered around providing independent and objective services that maximize value and increase efficiency. We are committed to delivering projects that exceed our clients' expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.

Meet Our Key Personnel

Our team of experienced professionals is led by our President, Patrick Habib, who has over 20 years of experience in large-scale construction projects in Canada, the United States, and overseas. Mr. Habib has extensive experience in project management, project controls, construction estimating, and cost engineering. He is supported by a team of dedicated professionals who share his commitment to delivering exceptional services to our clients.