Improve the profitability of your capital projects by optimizing cost management
Our independent expertise allows our clients to optimize cost management from the start to maximize profitability throughout the project’s life cycle.
The accuracy of estimates and budgets has a major impact on the profitability of asset maintenance projects.
As a result, experts with multiple energy, mining and metallurgical project experience are best suited to conduct independent cost analyses.
Thanks to our rigorous methodology, our customers have the most accurate information to:
- Identify the most promising project scope et delivery method ;
- Optimize planning for all steps to avoid delays;
- Control coststo prevent budget overruns;
- Analyze and manage risks to ensure the success of capital projects.
Why deal with cost management experts?
By working with independent specialized resources, you will be able to accelerate the various stages of the feasibility study throughout the various approval milestone.
We also support your organization from the planning to completion stages of the projects by comparing costs of the various technological solutions to optimize your investments.
Our approach systematically identifies potential risks, establishes mitigation measures and reduces overall impacts on your capital projects.
Our expert advisors act as representatives of the project owner, ensure that the needs of the client and the project remain a priority at every step of the project.
How do we work with your project team?
Capital and asset maintenance projects in operating production units require careful planning.
It is a collaborative approach and team effort by designers, production unit operators and cost consultants.
That’s why our cost management expert advisors work closely with designers, production unit operators to ensure that every action is done by the right person, at the right time, in order to minimize wasted time, resources, and therefore costs.
Thanks to our cooperative approach and the fact that we understand fully what’s at state for your organization, you will feel that we have always been part of your team.
What our clients say about us
Our projects
DEVELOPMENT OF A COST CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE MAJOR SHUTDOWN IN 2013 OF THE JEAN-GAULIN REFINERY (VALERO)
Sector
Energy and Natural Resources
Budget
150 000 000 $
Role
Planning and cost control
PLANNING THE SHUTDOWN OF THE WESTROCK PLANT
Sector
Energy and Natural Resources
Budget
10 000 000 $
Role
Planning the shutdown
Maximizing the return on investment of your capital projects
- Plan, estimate and control the costs of your projects
- Develop and optimize timelines;
- Monitor the progress of your projects and propose corrective measures;
- Monitor project risks
Let’s discuss your project together
Since 2012, we have been involved in the planning and costing of hundreds of projects in the energy, mining and metallurgical sectors.
Patrick Vallerand
P. Eng., MBA, PMP, ECCQ, LEED AP, C.Med.
Principal Office Managing Partner
418 907-9357 # 112
Frédéric Boisvert
ÉCCQ
Director of Planning & Cost Control
(514) 394-7494
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