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Construction defects do not automatically become legal disputes. The trouble usually starts when the parties disagree about what went wrong, what caused it, who may be responsible, or what it will cost to put things right. At QSSi, we provide independent construction consulting and expert witness services supported by experience in cost planning, estimating, project consulting, contract review, and dispute investigation. We examine project information and construction evide

Construction arbitrations are often won or lost on the small details that can be easily overlooked. A disagreement over a cost estimate, an ambiguous contract obligation, incomplete work, or a dispute over the cause of a project delay. Addressing these problems requires more than competing stories about what happened. Arbitrators require good evidence and clear explanations of the technical and financial issues at the heart of the dispute. QSSi provides independent expert w

A reserve fund assessment is not simply a walk-through followed by a list of aging building components. We need to understand what condition those components are actually in, how they have performed over time, how much useful life may remain, and what the required work is likely to cost when the time comes. As a quantity surveyor in Calgary, we look at the property from both a physical and financial perspective. That matters because a roof, mechanical system, exterior assembl

Construction disputes can produce an enormous amount of technical material. Contracts, estimates, invoices, payment applications, schedules, project records, and cost calculations may all become evidence. The difficulty is not simply gathering these documents. It is understanding what they show about the project, the work completed, and the costs involved. That is where independent construction expertise becomes useful. At QSSi, we provide expert witness and legal case se

Most construction disputes stem from disputes over costs, work done, terms of the contract, or delays in the project. An owner might dispute a contractor’s payment claim, or project stakeholders might disagree about the value of work performed. Without reliable records and an objective assessment, it is hard to solve these problems. Independent professional expertise clarifies the facts and supports informed decisions in British Columbia construction dispute resolution. At

Financial decisions made well before construction are critical to real estate development. Accurate cost estimates, a realistic budget, and a clear vision of how construction costs might change as a project unfolds are all essential for developers. Financial pressure can arise quickly when key costs are left out of estimates, or when budgets are not updated as plans change. QSSi offers professional estimating, cost planning, and project analysis to help clients figure out t

A construction loan is attached to a project that keeps changing. Work gets completed, materials arrive, invoices are submitted, trades are paid, schedules shift, and the cost to finish the job can change along the way. For a lender, knowing that construction is progressing is only part of the picture. The more useful question is whether the money advanced so far lines up with the work completed and whether enough funding remains to finish what is still outstanding. That is t

Well before the first big problem happens on site, a construction project can be in financial trouble. Unrealistic budgets, increasing material costs, unexpected expenses, or incorrect financial assumptions can stretch cash flow and affect the profitability of a development. Once these issues arise, there may be few options to correct them. At QSSi, we help clients see beyond the first construction budget. Our approach is a hybrid of cost planning, professional estimating,

Construction contracts delineate responsibilities, costs, and expectations. But signing an agreement does not eliminate the risks inherent in construction. The scope of the project can change, costs may have to be re-evaluated, and vague contract terms may lead to disputes over liability. At QSSi, we help clients look at construction costs, contractual obligations, and project risks before they become harder to fix. A professional quantity surveyor in British Columbia will

Construction disputes are rarely straightforward. The truth can get lost in technical drawings, contract clauses and competing cost claims. That’s where I come in. Alberta contractors, lenders and legal teams call upon me as a professional expert witness to assist them in untangling the technical details so that courts, arbitrators and mediators can reach a fair outcome. What Does an Expert Witness Actually Do? Many people assume an expert witness simply shows up in court and