Engineering and construction
Plans and specifications in Quebec, New Brunswick, the N.W.T. and Nunavut
JPC Consultants inc. prepares plans and specifications in Quebec City and across Quebec: clear documents to define the work, compare bids and limit disputes.
Why plans and specifications
Precise documents, a fraction of the project cost
Whether you are a residential client or a public body, proper plans and specifications cost a fraction of the project. They greatly reduce disputes, lawsuits and claims during construction.
Precise documents avoid interpretation and ambiguity when the work is carried out. Each contractor knows exactly what is required, and every bid rests on the same basis.
We pay special attention to residential clients, who often have little experience with plans and specifications. To get comparable bids, for example for a home addition, contractors must be told exactly what is required.
Our team is made up mainly of qualified engineers. Documents are delivered on the agreed date, in the required format, and we explain their content to you.
- Comparable bids
- Fewer disputes on site
- Documents tailored to the project owner
- Delivered on the agreed date
Understanding
Plans and specifications: what are they for?
The plans show the structure to be built: dimensions, sections and details. The specifications set out the requirements to meet: materials, methods, standards and construction conditions. Together, they form the basis on which contractors bid and carry out the work.
When a document is incomplete or ambiguous, each contractor reads it their own way. Prices become hard to compare, and the gaps are often settled on site, through change orders or claims. Clear plans and specifications reduce these risks from the start.
That is why every mandate starts by clearly defining the scope of work with you.
What the mandate includes
What our plans and specifications include
The scope of the mandate adapts to the nature of the project and the project owner's requirements. It can include the following.
- 01
Technical specifications
Writing the technical requirements that govern how the work is carried out.
- 02
Construction drawings
Preparing the plans, sections and details needed to build the structure.
- 03
Bills of quantities
Quantities to bid, so that every contractor prices the same thing.
- 04
Tender documents
Documents prepared to the project owner's requirements.
- 05
Adapting to requirements
Formatting documents to the client's standards and expectations.
- 06
Review of existing documents
Existing documents reviewed, adapted or completed according to the mandate.
Our process
Four steps to reliable documents
- 01
Scoping
Defining the scope of work to document and the requirements to meet.
- 02
Preparation
Writing the specifications and preparing the plans, sections and details.
- 03
Review
Checking consistency between plans, specifications and quantities.
- 04
Delivery
Sending the documents on the agreed date, with useful explanations.
Who we serve
Plans and specifications for public and private projects
We prepare plans and specifications for public bodies, mining companies and real estate developers. We also prepare them for subcontracts and for contractors in every trade.
Residential clients benefit too. Clear documents help them get comparable bids and avoid unpleasant surprises during the work.
- Public bodies
- Mining companies
- Real estate developers
- Subcontractors and contractors
- Residential clients
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, documents are prepared to the project owner's requirements.
Yes. Clear plans and specifications let contractors bid on the same basis and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Yes, existing documents can be reviewed, adapted or completed according to the mandate.
It depends on the scope of the mandate and is agreed with you from the start. The documents are then delivered on that schedule.
Yes. They serve as the reference throughout construction: contractors build according to these documents, and site supervision checks that the work complies with the same plans and specifications.
Need plans and specifications for your project?
For plans and specifications in Quebec City, in the regions or in remote areas, describe your project to us. We will tell you which documents are required and the delivery time.