<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[QSSi]]></title><description><![CDATA[QSSi]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:53:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mtekcs.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why a Professional Expert Witness Alberta Clients Trust Makes All the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction disputes are rarely straightforward. The truth can get lost in technical drawings, contract clauses and competing cost claims. That’s where I come in. Alberta contractors, lenders and legal teams call upon me as a professional expert witness to assist them in untangling the technical details so that courts, arbitrators and mediators can reach a fair outcome. What Does an Expert Witness Actually Do? Many people assume an expert witness simply shows up in court and repeats what a...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/professional-expert-witness-alberta-construction-disputes-independent-expert-analysis-and-testimony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8d2959ede246322ec2646</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional expert witness Alberta]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:10:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_5c0159bd358e4563ac6df013477a8d09~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Professionals Take Care Of High-Value Construction Disputes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction projects can take years to plan and build, but one disagreement can put it all at jeopardy. Disagreements over payment, contracts, unexpected changes to projects, or delays often turn into issues that impact schedules, budgets, and business relationships. When large amounts of money are involved, errors in project evaluation or documentation can result in substantial losses. That’s why, in such situations, opinions or assumptions are not enough. It requires hard evidence,...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/construction-disputes-in-alberta-high-value-project-analysis-value-of-work-in-place-assessment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa78449f688f98da0f17965</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction disputes in Alberta]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:25:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_e183fb5498cc4fa0a2a649d06c43e587~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[finance for property developers Alberta using financial modelling for project planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A construction budget may look good on paper, but once the work starts, it may come apart at the seams. Material prices fluctuate, project scopes change, and small estimating errors can snowball into big money issues. There are many cases where projects exceed the budget, not because of one big mistake, but because costs were not assessed in sufficient detail during the planning stage or carefully monitored during construction. The first step in accurate budgeting is to know the true cost of...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/construction-cost-consultant-british-columbia-improve-construction-budget-accuracy-and-cost-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa7834aabcfc8d624a1e569</guid><category><![CDATA[construction cost consultant Britis]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:20:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_f897fde1d16c4d8fbe258c846b4452e7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Financial Modelling Strengthens Finance for Property Developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[All property development begins with optimism. But even the best ideas can go off the rails when the financial assumptions are out of kilter with reality. Construction costs can be unpredictable. Project schedules change. Financing situations change. Unforeseen costs can quickly affect profitability. Later in the project, when adjustments are far more costly, decisions based on rough estimates or outdated projections are often difficult to make. Financial modeling is a practical way to reduce...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/finance-for-property-developers-alberta-financial-modelling-and-project-funding-strategies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa3e7ecf448a9cd17b31ab5</guid><category><![CDATA[finance for property developers Alb]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:42:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_f4d3ad6689574b228a7c622ac460bca8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Should You Hire an Expert Witness Surveyor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction projects are expensive, involve complicated contracts and many parties working toward the same goal. Even a well-planned project can be difficult to manage when disagreements over costs, delays, workmanship, or contractual responsibilities arise. When a dispute reaches the courtroom, valuable evidence may have been lost, or documentation may have become more difficult to verify. And this is where getting the right expert at the right stage can make a real difference. An...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/expert-witness-surveyor-in-calgary-for-construction-disputes-and-expert-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa274125f20e78b9e608bdf</guid><category><![CDATA[Expert witness surveyor in Calgary]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:14:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_60e9cc1c972e46f8b635186c09a3d188~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Full Service Quantity Surveying in Calgary Helps Developers Stay Ahead of Costs and Reduce Financial Risk ]]></title><description><![CDATA[More often, the warning signs appear gradually. A cost estimate that seemed reasonable six months ago no longer reflects current conditions. A design change creates a ripple effect across multiple trades. An expense that looked minor during planning turns into a recurring issue as the project moves forward.   By the time those problems show up in financial reports, options are usually more limited and more expensive.   That is why cost control works best when it starts early and continues...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/quantity-surveyors-in-calgary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a434b083c06bdad542830a7</guid><category><![CDATA[Quantity Surveyors in Calgary]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_c779d0558ff74795b27c3f99f4e15cd6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mortgage or Loan Monitoring Services Help Reduce Financial Risk Throughout Construction Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction financing is built on expectations. A project is expected to progress according to schedule. Costs are expected to remain within reasonable limits. Funding is expected to support the work being completed. On paper, the process looks straightforward.   Construction projects change as they move forward. Costs shift. Schedules evolve. Site conditions introduce new challenges. Even well-planned developments can encounter circumstances that were difficult to predict at the outset....]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/mortgage-or-loan-monitoring-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4347e9c19ca7d97f2cf045</guid><category><![CDATA[Mortgage or Loan Monitoring Service]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:45:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_c25da5324d244a439ea3debdd50c267c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Change Order Disputes Are Evaluated During Construction Dispute Resolution and Why the Details Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few construction projects reach project completion without any changes at all.   Frquently, drawings are revised via a number of processes – Architect amendments, material selections, shop drawings changes. Site conditions differ from what was anticipated. Materials become unavailable. Client’s often request modifications after work has already begun. Sometimes the adjustment is minor. Sometimes it affects the entire course of the project.   Change orders exist because construction is rarely...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/construction-dispute-resolution-change-order-disputes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a352b2f3306f881e521d9f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction Dispute Resolution]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:44:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_e3f94a0b52a1416b964111c8106bbe87~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Construction Cost Consultant Service Helps Build a Stronger Foundation for Long-Term Capital Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most construction conversations revolve around what is being built today. Budgets, schedules, contractor pricing, and financing arrangements tend to dominate discussions from the earliest planning meetings through project completion.   Buildings continue to generate financial obligations long after the ribbon-cutting ceremony is over. Roof systems age. Mechanical equipment reaches the end of its useful life. Common areas require upgrades. Capital repairs become unavoidable. None of this is...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/how-a-construction-cost-consultant-service-helps-build-a-stronger-foundation-for-long-term-capital-p</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3529133306f881e521d47d</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction Cost Consultant Servic]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:35:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_a005ae3e655146f8b9a57d1dd0060cb1~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_805,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Quantity Surveyor in Calgary Helps Developers Stay Ahead of Costs and Reduce Financial Risk Throughout Construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning signs on problem projects often appear gradually. A cost estimate that seemed reasonable six months ago no longer reflects current conditions due to slippage. A design change creates a ripple effect across multiple trades and can impact start dates and have knock-on effects to delivery schedules. An expense that looked minor during planning turns into a recurring issue as the project moves forward.   By the time problems show up in financial reports, options can often be more limited...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/quantity-surveyors-in-calgary-cost-risk-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35237c0a488d27bc0aa3c3</guid><category><![CDATA[Quantity Surveyors in Calgary]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:29:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_3c1ff4bda18f4f5ba29a00e4e96be248~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Independent Expert Opinions Can Shape the Direction of Construction Litigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction disputes often develop over many months. A project falls behind schedule. Costs start climbing. Work is questioned. Contract obligations are interpreted differently by different parties. By the time legal action enters the picture, there is usually a long trail of documents, decisions, and competing explanations.   This is where truly independent expert opinions become valuable.   QSSi is often called in when construction problems have become too technical, too detailed, or too...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/how-independent-expert-opinions-can-shape-the-direction-of-construction-litigation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33e73d217d21f7fb5eaa68</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Expert Witness]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:43:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_3aabd80f20434b70b898f31d0b32acac~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do Reserve Fund Studies Help Future Planning?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A building rarely falls apart all at once. The warning signs usually arrive quietly. A leaking roof gets patched instead of replaced. Parking surfaces begin cracking faster every winter. Elevators start needing repairs more often than anyone expected. Then one day, the numbers stop making sense, and the property owners are left dealing with major costs they never properly planned for. The Condominium Act (in Alberta &#38; BC) states that all condominiums must have a reserve fund study performed...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/how-do-reserve-fund-studies-help-future-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a76b644c7bef1d0299664</guid><category><![CDATA[Reserve Fund Studies]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:55:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_f80d80e462324caea4dd7bf8ab4acca7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_804,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Developers Rely on Independent Value of Work In Place Assessment Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction projects have a strange habit of appearing more organized in spreadsheets than they do in the field. Payment applications move through inboxes quickly. Progress percentages sound reassuring in meetings. Everyone insists the schedule is holding together. Then someone walks the site and notices entire scopes still unfinished despite claims suggesting otherwise.   That gap between reported progress and actual construction is where problems usually begin.   A proper Value of Work In...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/why-developers-rely-on-independent-value-of-work-in-place-assessment-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a73168d10dcf6288c7d36</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction Consulting]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:38:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_0f161b5486d14994a85878576bf01264~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Should Construction Cost Consultants Be Involved Early?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One big mistake rarely causes construction projects to go over budget. Most cost problems start earlier, in planning, budgeting, scope definition, or design coordination. On paper, a project may seem financially feasible, but once procurement starts and construction begins, hidden gaps quickly appear. Materials cost more than anticipated. Design changes increase labour costs. Timelines change. Suddenly, the original budget is no longer the case. That’s why the early planning is so much more...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/why-should-construction-cost-consultants-be-involved-early</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a280c995a28b31bd01c8f43</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction Cost Consulting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Project Planning]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:02:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_6c0da0003e4c4f7a9757c9ea1de30ece~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How QSSi Supports Smarter Financial Decisions in Real Estate Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real estate development gets reduced to spreadsheets far too often. Budgets, loan draws, contingency reserves, and debt ratios. All important, obviously. But anyone who has spent enough time around active construction sites knows projects rarely fail because of a single dramatic event. Problems usually build slowly, almost quietly, while reporting still looks perfectly acceptable on paper. A schedule slips two weeks here. Material pricing changes there. A contractor bills ahead of completed...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/how-qssi-supports-smarter-financial-decisions-in-real-estate-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a280a505a28b31bd01c8aca</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Construction Finance]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:49:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_9f4c9284f0394e3babfcaa40e323b0da~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction Disputes in Vancouver and Across BC: A Practical Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter how cautiously or delicately you try to handle construction projects, disputes will occur. Some more serious disputes can easily develop into serious financial and legal problems.   To those developers, lenders, and project owners involved in construction disputes in Vancouver and the rest of British Columbia, the best and most viable way to get out of it is to hire a Construction Expert Witness (such as a PQS).   QSSi provides tools, such as the ‘cost to complete’ report in BC,...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/construction-disputes-in-vancouver-and-across-bc-a-practical-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a055fa2618ba4517400eddc</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction Legal Support]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:51:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_0a03df3b083f414aad4c88c679f56179~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Pivotal Function of Expert Witness Testimony in Construction Disputes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction disputes tend to escalate quickly, and navigating them is a difficult and often technical process.   The role of expert witness testimony, in such instances, becomes the most important part of the legal case. To builders, lenders, contractors, and legal teams who are in need of legal case support in Vancouver and throughout Alberta and BC, the decision of who to hire is heavily influenced by the expertise of the expert themselves.   Nevertheless, there is one important fact that...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/understanding-the-pivotal-function-of-expert-witness-testimony-in-construction-disputes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a055d7148aeb3fcb244399d</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction Legal Support]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_bde5e57105ce4f6abb6a376b26e812cc~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Calculate Reserve Fund Requirements for Real Estate Projects?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creation of a properly organized reserve fund in Calgary, Canada, is crucial as it provides long-term viability and value to a property. But in determining the appropriate reserve fund requirement, many builders are confused.   In this guide, we deconstruct the process of determining the reserve fund requirement correctly and how specialised companies such as Quantity Surveying Services International assist Condominium Corporations in being precise and confident in financial planning....]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/how-to-calculate-reserve-fund-requirements-for-real-estate-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05573148aeb3fcb2442dc8</guid><category><![CDATA[Reserve Fund Planning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:06:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_2a4a58b503fa4ef1b86af12a5304fc77~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How QSSi Helps Clients Avoid Costly Construction Mistakes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While estimating building construction costs, precision and detailed analysis becomes the primary concern. One overlooked cost item, an overestimated progress payment, or a poorly controlled budget can translate into a six-figure or seven-figure loss.   This is where construction cost consultants work on the front lines. Where mortgage monitoring in Calgary and throughout Alberta and BC is concerned, Quantity Surveying Services International (QSSi) is unique in providing a degree of detail...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/how-qssi-helps-clients-avoid-costly-construction-mistakes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0551f9618ba4517400d419</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction Cost Consulting]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:45:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_f5bbbd1502ef4ac99975118d390c087a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does a Construction Cost Consultant Service Prevent Budget Overruns Before They Start?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most construction budgets don’t fail in the middle of a project. They fail at the beginning, quietly, almost politely, when early numbers get accepted without much resistance. A few assumptions slip through, a detail gets deferred, someone says “we’ll refine that later,” and suddenly the budget is less a plan and more a placeholder. By the time real costs start landing, the damage is already done. That’s where a construction cost consultant service earns its keep, long before a shovel hits...]]></description><link>https://www.mtekcs.com/post/how-does-a-construction-cost-consultant-service-prevent-budget-overruns-before-they-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a054f952fe6e98eed48e794</guid><category><![CDATA[Construction Cost Consulting]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:36:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9eac3_da0a74af4fac4e95a6b48247e4ced832~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_624,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Marsh</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>