Engineering and construction
Cost estimating in Quebec, New Brunswick, the N.W.T. and Nunavut
Unsure about your bid price, or short on time to prepare it? JPC Consultants inc. provides cost estimating for your civil engineering work in Quebec City and across Quebec.
Our approach
An estimate based on quantities and work methods
We build your cost estimate from our experience in civil engineering work. The estimate is based on quantities, the planned work methods and actual site conditions.
We can prepare the full estimate when time runs short before bid submission. We can also validate an estimate you have already prepared and explain the differences.
The assumptions and calculation bases are presented with the estimate. You know what each amount is based on and where the risks lie.
From the first meeting, you will have a clear idea of our view, including on price and timeline. It is a matter of honesty and integrity.
- Building your cost estimate
- Taking charge of the bid
- Quantities and unit prices
- Validation and variance analysis
Understanding
What is a construction estimate based on?
A civil engineering cost estimate rests on three elements: the quantities to build, the work methods and the site conditions. An error in any one of them directly affects the price.
Quantities come from the plans and specifications. Work methods determine the equipment, labour and duration of operations. Site conditions, such as access, soils or the presence of water, influence how the work is carried out.
That is why we always present the assumptions and calculation bases with the estimate: you see where each amount comes from.
A good estimate is also useful after submission. It helps track costs during construction and explain differences when actual quantities or conditions differ from what was planned.
Types of projects
Estimates for a wide range of civil engineering projects
The projects being bid are varied. Here are the types of work for which we prepare estimates.
- 01
Roads and highways
Road and roadway work.
- 02
Bridges and culverts
Crossing structures and culverts.
- 03
Blasting
Blasting work.
- 04
Mass excavation
Large-scale cut and fill.
- 05
Sewers and water mains
Sewer and water main networks.
- 06
Hydroelectric plants
Hydroelectric plants and similar structures.
- 07
Bid validation
Review of an existing estimate and explanation of differences before submission.
Our process
Four steps, from scoping to delivery
- 01
Scoping
Defining the scope to estimate and the documents available.
- 02
Quantities
Quantity takeoff from the plans and specifications.
- 03
Estimate
Building or validating costs based on the planned methods.
- 04
Delivery
Presentation of results and the assumptions used.
Who we serve
For contractors during bidding
We support contractors during bidding, including analysis of work methods and estimating. We also assist project owners who want to validate a budget.
Depending on the mandate, the estimate can cover a specific part of the project or the entire bid.
When time runs short before the submission date, we can take charge of the full estimate. If you already have a price, we can validate it and explain the differences before you submit your bid.
- Contractors bidding on projects
- Project owners
Why us
Why choose JPC Consultants inc.
Since JPC Consultants inc. was founded in 2012, the goal has always been the same: keep the same clients and contractors, and make sure they are satisfied.
Fast response
An engineer gets back to you quickly and gives you an opinion from the very first conversation.
Deadlines and fees respected
Documents are delivered within the agreed deadlines and in the required format.
Expertise
In-depth knowledge of our fields of expertise, and we handle all the calculations.
Personalized service
Each mandate is approached according to the project's technical and contractual constraints.
Transparency
If we believe a project is not viable, we tell you.
Recognized suppliers
A wide range of suppliers established in Quebec, to offer you a variety of solutions.
Between Fermont and Gatineau, by way of Nunavut and New Brunswick, JPC Consultants inc. has worked on a great many projects. We are members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), of NAPEG for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and of AIGNB-APEGNB for New Brunswick.
Yes, the estimate can be reviewed and the differences explained.
Yes, we can take charge of the entire estimate when time runs short before submission.
Yes, including analysis of work methods and estimating.
Yes, the assumptions and calculation bases are presented with the estimate.
A wide range: roadways, roads, bridges, culverts, blasting, mass excavation, sewers and water mains, hydroelectric plants and similar structures.
Have a bid to prepare?
For cost estimating on your civil engineering work in Quebec City, in the regions or in remote areas, contact us before the submission date. We will quickly tell you what can be done.