Frequently asked questions
QSSi offers construction loan monitoring, project monitoring, reserve fund studies, construction dispute resolution, expert witness services, cost planning, insurance assessments, and risk review & contract advisory services.
Project Monitoring ensures accurate progress reporting, Value of Work in Place assessments, and risk identification for lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions.
Yes. We offer specialized construction loan monitoring and mortgage monitoring services to support lenders and property developers throughout the construction cycle.
Our team provides professional construction dispute resolution services, including contract reviews, defect assessments, cost-to-complete reports, and unbiased expert witness opinions.
A cost-to-complete report outlines remaining work, realistic costs, and timelines—critical for lenders, insurers, and legal case support.
Yes. With over 300 legal and insurance cases, QSSi offers expert witness litigation services, including testimony of expert witnesses, expert reports, and legal case support.
Our professional expert witnesses and construction expert witnesses are PQS-qualified, unbiased, and experienced in mediation, arbitration, and court testimony.
Yes, QSSi has been certified in all levels of court, from provincial courts of Alberta and BC to the supreme court levels of Alberta, BC and Ontario. We have never had a report rejected.
Our Reserve Fund Studies include full building audits, lifecycle costing, and long-term capital planning, following all provincial condominium acts.
Yes. We assist condo corporations, HOAs, co-ops, and strata groups with comprehensive and compliant condominium reserve fund studies.
We combine PQS expertise, drone inspections, accurate cost benchmarking, and real-time construction data for superior Reserve Fund Study results.
A VWIP assessment verifies completed work against actual progress and is essential for proper loan advancement and financial oversight.
Yes. We support finance for property developers, including cost consulting, feasibility estimates, risk assessment, and loan monitoring.
Yes. Our team assists with financial modelling for real estate finance, budgeting, risk mitigation, and lifecycle cost planning.
Cost Planning includes detailed construction cost estimating, value engineering, benchmarking, and cost control led by Professional Quantity Surveyors.
Yes. QSSi is a leading construction cost consultant offering cost analysis, comparative costing, tender support, and project budgeting.
Services include feasibility estimates, conceptual budgets, tender packages, lifecycle costing, and design-stage cost control.
Yes. Our team includes PQS Quantity Surveyors (CIQS-certified) and Chartered Quantity Surveyor professionals for all project stages.
Yes. We provide professional quantity surveyor services province-wide, throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and across the rest of Canada.
We analyze contracts, suggest optimal forms of contract, review change orders, and mitigate risks from pre-bid through occupancy.
Yes. We provide contract authoring and plain-language contract reviews to protect owners, lenders, and developers.
Yes. We assist with disputing RCV/ACV appraisals, file audits, expert witness support, and dispute resolution for insurers and insured parties.
We support residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and public sector construction projects across North America.
While QSSi remains fully independent, we frequently collaborate with law firms, Engineers, and other consultants for expert witness and dispute cases.
Loan Monitoring Service includes progress verification, budget review, draw confirmation, and independent reporting for lenders and financial institutions.
Our PQS expertise, unbiased reporting, advanced technology, and strong litigation background make us a trusted industry leader.Plus, QSSi have one of the fastest turnarounds in the industry.
Yes. With offices in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver, we serve clients across Canada and the United States.
You can reach our Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver offices or submit an inquiry through our website’s Contact Us page.



