COST PLANNING CANADA INC.
Construction Cost Consultants & Quantity Surveyors
Clients
Financial Institutions
Performed for a variety of lenders, our reporting is tailored to the institutions specific loan requirements and produced in accordance with the established guidelines. Our project monitoring services provide complete transparency, and advise the lender on the suitability of the loan amounts, and reasonableness of the loan advance throughout the duration of the project. We monitor the construction progress, identifying concerns at the onset of discovery to implement seamless and efficient solutions. We conduct periodic site inspections, review billing amounts and verify holdback retention amounts to provide confidence in the project and accurately record any variations or cost risks that are identified during delivery.
Owners / Developers
From cost management to payment certification, Cost Planning Canada enables developers to make informed investment decisions. Our market insight and historical knowledge allows us to provide accurate estimates at all major design stages. We can also advise on the construct-ability of alternate design solutions, assess risk and project scheduling and determine life cycle costs that can maximize value and increase profits. Typically retained to perform cost planning, project monitoring and payment certification services, we can also act in the capacity of a expert opinion and provide technical advisory.
Architects
Throughout each specific design stage of a project, accurate cost planning can reduce the overall cost risk and ensure the development is constructed for the approved budget amount. Our estimating and cost planning services are designed to enable designers and architects to bring their vision to fruition. A cost consultant can add value and reduce costs through recommending and implementing cost control systems and develop alternate cost solutions. Our advice not only takes into consideration the initial capital cost expenditures but also takes into account the extended / operating costs and advantages of the building over the expected life-cycle.
Government / Municipalities
Our comprehensive database will aid in establishing accurate cost models and cost estimates at the various design stages for public projects. Our estimates can enable sound investment decisions and provide transparency to all parties. Accurate cost planning and modelling can reduce the overall cost risk and assist the public sector to realize their economic goals. Through evaluating the cost effectiveness of alternate designs and specifications, we can advise and perform the various cost checks at key design stages during the design process. Whether relating to initial capital cost estimating or life-cycle costing, Cost Planning Canada provides the necessary means to arrive at an accurate forecast of development costs.
Builders / Contractors
We provide the market knowledge and due diligence that can assist in securing funding, produce realistic cost estimates and monitor the project costs against the work completed on site. Our existing relationships with owners, government authorities and developers can also promote the builder with the opportunity to create strong working relationships and promote economic stability. We can assist with the preparation of cost plans and detailed pre-tender cost estimates, outlining the scope of work, and any limitations or exclusions, while arriving at an accurate opinion of the project costs in the current market environment. Detailed quantity takeoffs can be prepared with current unit rates applied to ensure each major discipline (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and civil) is appropriately budgeted. Other recommendations or alternative design selections or configurations can be offered at any design stage to optimize value and reduce the overall costs.
