Question 1

What services does QSSi provide?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is Project Monitoring?

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Project Monitoring ensures accurate progress reporting, Value of Work in Place assessments, and risk identification for lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions.

Question 3

Do you provide Construction Loan Monitoring?

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Yes. We offer specialized construction loan monitoring and mortgage monitoring services to support lenders and property developers throughout the construction cycle.

Question 4

How does QSSi help in Construction Disputes?

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QSSi provides professional construction dispute resolution services, including contract reviews, defect assessments, cost-to-complete reports, and unbiased expert witness opinions.

Question 5

What is a Cost to Complete Report?

Accepted Answer

A cost-to-complete report outlines remaining work, realistic costs, and timelines—critical for lenders, insurers, and legal case support.

Question 6

Do you offer Expert Witness Litigation Support?

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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.

Question 7

What makes your Expert Witness services reliable?

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Our expert witnesses are PQS-qualified, unbiased, and experienced in mediation, arbitration, and court testimony.

Question 8

Has QSSi been certified as an expert in court?

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Yes, QSSi has been certified in all levels of court, from provincial courts to the supreme courts of Alberta, BC, and Ontario. We have never had a report rejected.

Question 9

What is included in a Reserve Fund Study?

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Reserve Fund Studies include full building audits, lifecycle costing, and long-term capital planning, following all provincial condominium acts.

Question 10

Do you provide Condominium Reserve Fund Studies?

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Yes. We assist condo corporations, HOAs, co-ops, and strata groups with comprehensive and compliant condominium reserve fund studies.

Question 11

What makes your Reserve Fund Studies different?

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We combine PQS expertise, drone inspections, accurate cost benchmarking, and real-time construction data for superior Reserve Fund Study results.

Question 12

What is a Value of Work in Place (VWIP) Assessment?

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A VWIP assessment verifies completed work against actual progress and is essential for proper loan advancement and financial oversight.

Question 13

Do you offer services for Property Developers?

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Yes. We support finance for property developers, including cost consulting, feasibility estimates, risk assessment, and loan monitoring.

Question 14

Can you help with Financial Modelling for Real Estate Development?

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Yes. We assist with financial modelling for real estate finance, budgeting, risk mitigation, and lifecycle cost planning.

Question 15

What is Cost Planning?

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Cost Planning includes detailed construction cost estimating, value engineering, benchmarking, and cost control led by Professional Quantity Surveyors.

Question 16

Are you a Construction Cost Consultant?

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Yes. QSSi is a leading construction cost consultant offering cost analysis, comparative costing, tender support, and project budgeting.

Question 17

What is included in your Construction Cost Consultant Service?

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Services include feasibility estimates, conceptual budgets, tender packages, lifecycle costing, and design-stage cost control.

Question 18

Do you provide PQS or Chartered Quantity Surveyor Services?

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Yes. We have PQS Quantity Surveyors (CIQS-certified) and Chartered Quantity Surveyor professionals for all project stages.

Question 19

Do you have a Quantity Surveyor in Alberta?

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Yes. We provide professional quantity surveyor services province-wide in Alberta, British Columbia, and across Canada.

Question 20

What is Risk Assessment & Contract Review?

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We analyze contracts, recommend optimal forms of contract, review change orders, and mitigate risks from pre-bid through occupancy.

Question 21

Do you offer Contract Authoring?

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Yes. We provide contract authoring and plain-language contract reviews to protect owners, lenders, and developers.

Frequently asked questions

What services does QSSi provide?

What is Project Monitoring?

Do you provide Construction Loan Monitoring?

How does QSSi help in Construction Disputes?

What is a Cost to Complete Report?

Do you offer Expert Witness Litigation Support?

What makes your Expert Witness services reliable?

Has QSSi been certified as an expert in court?

What is included in a Reserve Fund Study?

Do you provide Condominium Reserve Fund Studies?

What makes your Reserve Fund Studies different?

What is a Value of Work in Place (VWIP) Assessment?

Do you offer services for Property Developers?

Can you help with Financial Modelling for Real Estate Development?

What is Cost Planning?

Are you a Construction Cost Consultant?

What is included in your Construction Cost Consultant Service?

Do you provide PQS or Chartered Quantity Surveyor Services?

Do you have a Quantity Surveyor in Alberta?

What is Risk Assessment & Contract Review?

Do you offer Contract Authoring?

Can you assist with Insurance Assessments & Disputes?

What industries do you work with?

Do you work with our lawyer, our engineer or similar firms?

What is Loan Monitoring Service?

What makes QSSi different from other consulting firms?

Are your services available across Canada and the USA?

How can I contact QSSi?

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