ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
QUANTITY SURVEYING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL
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An honest and hard-working quantity surveying firm headquartered in Calgary, Alberta; with our direct approach, we assist our clients to mitigate their risks and help assure success in all their projects.
From Conceptual Estimating, to Mortgage Monitoring, Cost Planning, Project Financing, Insurance Appraisals and Legal Cases, we offer our clients the full PQS service.
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QUALITY
With an eye for detail, and a consistent approach, we ensure that our custom reporting addresses all issues as required. We understand that accuracy and clarity are paramount, whether in relation to initial budgeting, or life cycle costing, contract formation and dispute resolution.
SUCCESS
Our consulting services focus on our clients' most critical issues and opportunities often utilising Value Engineering.
We also work on ensuring that we gain a firm understanding of the construction strategy, technology and any restrictive factors. We bring experience and functional expertise, but are best known for our patient and collaborative approach to projects. We love what we do and we love enabling our clients to achieve the best results.
SOLUTIONS
QSSi is a different type of consulting service. We work with some of the best industry experts and offer access to our specialist expertise and analytical tools.
Our solutions, while often innovative; are always based upon industry knowledge and understanding of what will work in the real world of construction. Whatever the problem, there is always a solution.
iNNOVATION
We at QSSi are expert strategists, helping our clients with their most complex strategic challenges and build tailored solutions to help them achieve clear and concise outcomes.
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We begin by helping our clients choose where to focus in order to get the most effective boost to their business. We aim to find the quickest route to success.
MEET THE TEAM
Alex Marsh PQS, GSC, MRICS, MSc.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Alex's qualifications, experience, and skills make him a valuable asset in the construction industry. His accreditations as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), registered with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) and the prestigious Gold Seal Certification as an Estimator (GSC), issued by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), demonstrate his commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards. In addition Alex has completed an MSc (distinction) in Construction Commercial Management; and is also qualified as a Chartered Surveyor Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
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Gordon McKercher CET, QUANTITY SURVEYOR
SENIOR ESTIMATOR: PRAIRIES (AB, SK, MB)
Gordon came to the Construction Industry after a 15+ year career in Oil and Gas and Mining Exploration where he gained a thorough understanding of Drilling Operations, dispute resolution and team integration.
Gordon worked in the NWT and the Yukon from the mid-nineties until 2007. He co-authored the QSSi cold-weather SWPP (Safe Working Practices Policy) manual.
He came to QSSi after working for Cima+, a national engineering firm, where he was a Junior Technologist within the Infrastructure Group.
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Paul Brietzke, CAPM, GSI
SENIOR ESTIMATOR: BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
Paul Brietzke’s 30 years of experience in the field of Construction has been varied, comprising experience in the private and commercial construction sector. Paul started out in construction as a carpenter and climbed the ranks to Senior Project Management.
He is extremely enthusiastic towards always remaining current in his field and is actively involved with developing his qualifications further. He was awarded a Diploma in Applied Project Management from Simon Fraser University and is currently progressing his Gold Seal Certification. He is COR certified as an Internal Auditor and has obtained several other certifications in his field.
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Stephen Eborall, MA, BSc, MCIOB
SENIOR ESTIMATOR: ONTARIO (ON)
Stephen’s 35+ years estimating experience gives him exceptional strength and innovation in value engineering, costing, budgeting, sourcing materials, and identifying effective and efficient methods of construction.
Having been UK-trained as a Professional Quantity Surveyor, his extensive experience on a wide variety of project types ranging up to $1B has given him the ability to add value to all projects to which he is assigned. Stephen has a great attention to detail and is very thorough in all his assignments. He is highly capable of providing construction advice, project solutions and project budgets from conception to completion.
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Michael Crabtree MSc, ARICS, CEC
SENIOR ESTIMATOR
Mike has joined the QSSi team with 5+ years of experience within the construction industry as a quantity surveyor.
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Mike has a master's degree in quantity surveying from the University of Portsmouth. He is currently working toward several accreditations, which include Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), registered with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) and the prestigious Gold Seal Certification as an Estimator (GSC), issued by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). Mike is also an associate of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Eddy Evans BSc
JUNIOR ESTIMATOR
Eddy is a driven and accomplished professional who has transitioned into the construction industry after three years of experience as a sales manager for a packaging and machinery company. With a global perspective gained from working in various countries, including Ukraine and Denmark, Eddy brings a unique perspective to working with international clients and projects.
Eddy holds a Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying from Liverpool John Moores University, where he wrote his dissertation on the effects of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in education and across the project lifecycle. After university, he gained experience working for a successful packaging and machine manufacturer on projects across Europe.
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Stephanie Lynne
CLOSING ESTIMATOR
Stephanie initially trained as a Paralegal and was headhunted into the Construction Industry via the insurance route. She excelled in the management and coordination of trades, and insurance partnerships, and completed a number of industry related certification courses over the years.
Stephanie has a great attention to detail and is very thorough in all her assignments. She is highly capable of providing project solutions from conception to completion. Stephanie is resourceful and realistic in her negotiation style and general approach to construction matters; and her team management.
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Mark Denny, MEng, MBA,C Eng, FIMech.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Mark’s 30+ years of experience make him a construction project and management professional. He has a keen eye for commercial business performance and finances and a diverse construction and engineering background to draw upon. Innovative in contract strategy, value engineering, costing, budgeting, and identifying effective and efficient methods of construction.
Having been UK-trained as a Professional Mechanical Engineer, and in Business Administration his extensive experience on a wide variety of project types ranging up to $0.9B has given him the ability to add value to all projects to which he is assigned.
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Brad deBoer, P. Eng., LEED® AP
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Brad began his career working hands on in the building construction industry as an electrical apprentice. While he was undergoing his electrical engineering studies at the University of Alberta, Brad spent his time away from the classroom developing a better understanding of the technical requirements related to the electrical trade and coordinating disciplines. This experience has contributed to his heightened attention to detail of the design and construction processes as a project engineer.
Since then Brad has become a successful project leader in a variety of fields. He has lead complex projects to fruition in the residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, hospitality, infrastructure and health care fields. His understanding and proficiency enables him to effectively incorporate highly technical design solutions with overall building systems.
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Jon Gillings, BSc
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: CALIFORNIA
Jon brings a wealth of business experience to the table, including setting out feasibility studies, developing company strategies, and forming lasting community bonds. He has a strong background in hotel management, where he managed maintenance budgets and implemented new technology to improve operations. This experience has given him a keen eye for identifying building deficiencies of any kind.
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As our point-man in California, Jon is focused on delivering the highest quality reserve fund studies available in the industry. He is skilled in data analysis, client and customer relationship management, and coaching companies and individuals on team building and company structure to increase profits.
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Aihua He, MEd, Cert HE
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: MANDARIN / IMPORTS
As the Communications Officer for QSSi, Aihua is responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies to support the company's business objectives in the Chinese communities we work with hand-in-hand.
Aihua's qualifications include a Master's degree in Education and a Higher Certification in Translation, which have provided her with a strong foundation in language and communication. She is fluent in both Mandarin and English, which has been a tremendous asset to QSSi as they expand their operations.
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