Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Quantity Surveyor's Report - George Street Parkade Report
Quantity Surveyor's Report - George Street Parkade Report
To address the question of whether the City received value for dollar in relation to the
construction of the Parkade, the City instructed us, as a follow up step to our review, to seek
advice from a qualified professional.
In approaching the question of whether value for dollar has been obtained on a construction
project, the first step is to seek an objective opinion of the reasonable costs of constructing the
project by engaging the services of an experienced quantity surveyor. Where the quantity
surveyor determines that the reasonable costs of constructing the project were in the range of
the actual costs of constructing it, the review usually ends there. Where the quantity surveyor
determines that the reasonable costs of constructing the project were significantly below the
actual costs of constructing it, the review usually proceeds to an audit of the construction
project, both from an administrative and financial standpoint.
As the first step in determining whether the City received value for dollar in relation to the
construction of the Parkade, we retained SSA Quantity Surveyors Ltd. (“SSA”) to provide an
objective opinion of the reasonable costs of constructing the Parkade. SSA’s Opinion Report is
appended to this covering report.
1. Describes its retainer as being “to provide an expert opinion concerning the
construction cost of completed, that includes foundations, raft foundation, columns,
slab bands, suspended slab, retaining walls, partition walls and associated work on the
construction of the Park House Parkade located at 1079 6th Avenue, Prince George, BC”.
2. Concludes that “the probable and reasonable cost (excluding GST) for construction of
the parkade assuming a May 1, 2018 start with a 12-month construction period lies in
the range of $20,700,000 to $20,800,000”.
SSA arrived at its conclusion as to the probable and reasonable costs of constructing the
Parkade by calculating the expected costs to construct the Parkade in current day dollars and
then discounting those current day dollars to 2019 dollars. SSA’s detailed calculations are
included in tables at Section 10 of the Opinion Report. It should be noted that the detailed
calculations may appear to be incorrect if unit rates are multiplied by units. We have confirmed
with SSA that this is a result of rounded figures being included in the tables.
YOUNG ANDERSON
GEORGE STREET PARKADE PROJECT – QUANTITY SURVEYOR’S OPINION 3
SSA calculated the expected costs to build the Parkade in current day dollars to be
approximately $23 million, and discounted that amount by 10%, to arrive at its opinion that the
probable and reasonable cost for construction of the Parkade would have been between
$20,700,000 to $20,800,000.
In discussing its conclusion as to the probable and reasonable costs of constructing the Parkade
with SSA, SSA advised us that its conclusion would differ depending based on the discount rate
applied, and that the discount rate applied would depend on the time frame of construction.
The Parkade was not completed in May 2019, as assumed by SSA, but was completed over a
year later. As a result, the discount rate to be applied to the costs to construct the Parkade in
current day dollars (i.e., approximately $23 million) should be in the range of 6%. Applying that
discount rate, the cost in 2020 dollars to construct the Parkade would reasonably have been
approximately $21.6 million.
Ultimately, the actual costs of constructing the Parkade were approximately $22.5 million, or
approximately 4% more that the probable and reasonable costs, in 2020 dollars, of constructing
the Parkade of $21.6 million.
In our experience, a variation of 4% between the theoretical costs of construction for a project
determined by a quantity surveyor and the actual costs of construction is not extraordinary; it is
quite common.
In light of the results of the SSA Opinion Report, and our further discussions with SSA, an audit
of the Parkade, both from an administrative and financial standpoint, is not warranted given
the costs of such an audit.
YOUNG ANDERSON
Sukhbir Manhas
manhas@younganderson.ca
YOUNG ANDERSON
Page Intentionally Left Blank
OPINION REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 3
5. METHODOLOGY ....................................................................................................................... 4
6. DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
8. OPINION .................................................................................................................................. 7
9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .............................................................................................................. 7
1. INTRODUCTION
SSA Quantity Surveyors Ltd. (SSAQS) has been retained by Mr. Sukhbir Manhas of Young Anderson to provide an
expert opinion concerning the construction cost of completed works of a parkade that includes foundations, raft
foundation, columns, slab bands, suspended slab, retaining walls, partition walls and associated work on the
construction of the Park House Parkade located at 1079 6th Avenue, Prince George, BC.
This opinion in this report is completely impartial, and is not intended to advance the interests of any particular
party.
2. OPINION REQUESTED
• Provide an opinion on the cost associated with the construction of works including parkade
foundations, raft foundation, columns, slab bands, suspended slab, retaining walls, parkade
partition walls and associated work for the above project, based on drawings, plans and specifications
received.
This report has been prepared solely for the use of Mr. Sukhbir Manhas of Young Anderson. Any other use and/or
dissemination of this report in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without our specific written consent.
This report is intended solely for the purpose stated above. We specifically assume no responsibility nor liability
for losses to any parties as a result of the use of this report in any manner.
This report has been authored by Mr. Timothy Spiegel, B.Sc. (QS), PQS, MRICS, Senior Principal of this company
assisted by Mr. Eugene van den Berg, B.Sc. Construction Economics (QS).
Page 3
OPINION REPORT
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR PARKADE
PARK HOUSE PARKADE, 1079 6TH AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC
December 10, 2021
5. METHODOLOGY
b) We have prepared our opinion of the cost of the construction work, based on the information provided.
6. DOCUMENTS
a) Emailed information from Mr. Sukhbir Manhas, dated June 22, 2021 and July 05, 2021.
b) Architectural drawings (A-0.1 – A-0.3, A-1.0 – A-1.1f, A-2.0 – A-2.3, A-3.0 – A-3.2, A-4.0 – A-4.2, A-6.1 – A-
6.3, A-7.0 – A-7.2, A-8.0 – A-8.10, A-9.0 – A-9.4 & A-10.0 – A-10.6) provided in electronic format prepared
by RLA Architects Incorporated, dated April 24, 2019 Re-issued for construction.
c) Structural drawings (S1.1, S2.1 – S2.2, S3.0 – S3.5a, S4.1 – S4.5a, S5.1 & S6.1) provided in electronic format
prepared by KSM Associates LTD. with project number 17-1350-123, dated August 29, 2018 to May 22, 2019
d) Electrical drawings (E-1.0, E-2.0 – E-2.4, E-6.1 – E-6.3) provided in electronic format prepared by NRS
Engineering LTD., dated July 30, 2018 issued for construction.
e) Mechanical drawings (M-1.1 – M-1.2, M-2.1 – M-2.1F, M-3.1 – M-3.1F, M-4.1 – M-4.6) provided in electronic
format prepared by Rocky Point Engineering LTD., dated September 3013, 2018 issued for construction.
Mechanical drawing (MSK-4.5.2) dated August 2018. Mechanical drawing (MSK-2.2C.6) dated April 2019.
Mechanical drawings (MSK-1.2.2 – MSK-1.2.4, MSK-3.1A.4, MSK-3.1E.1, MSK-4.1.2 – MSK-4.1.3) dated June
2019. Mechanical drawings (MSK-2.2A.6, MSK-2.2B.8, MSK-2.2D.2 – MSK-2.2D.3, MSK-2.2E.4 – MSK-2.2E.6,
MSK-2.2.8) dated October 2019.
f) Fire Protection drawings (FP-1 – FP-6) provided in electronic format prepared by DMC Fire Protection LTD.
with project number NW-18-1673, dated August 03, 2019 issued for permit.
g) Canadian Construction Documents Committee, CCDC 3 – Cost Plus Contract, between City of Prince George
and A&T Project Developments Inc., dated January 16, 2018.
Page 4
OPINION REPORT
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR PARKADE
PARK HOUSE PARKADE, 1079 6TH AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC
December 10, 2021
iv. Measurements of quantities that we have undertaken based on the documents received.
v. We have assumed:
1. Demolition of previous building structures are not included in the parkade construction
works.
2. Stairs for Buildings 1 to 4 are not included in the parkade construction works. Only
Stairs 9A, 10A and 11A are included in this estimate.
3. Elevators for Buildings 1 to 4 are not included in parkade construction works. Only
Elevator at Stair 11A is included in this estimate.
4. No surface finish and insulation included to the top of the parkade suspended slab in
and around Buildings 1 to 4. Only surface parking finish and insulation are included in
this estimate.
5. Allowance have been made for parkade storage lockers and bike racks.
6. No boundary walls and/or fences have been included in this estimate.
7. No landscaping has been included in this estimate.
vi. The work was set to be carried out starting on May 1, 2018 with Substantial Performance of
the work completed no later than the 1st day of May 2019.
Page 5
OPINION REPORT
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR PARKADE
PARK HOUSE PARKADE, 1079 6TH AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC
December 10, 2021
11. Spray foam insulation to underside of concrete parkade roof slab, no spray foam to
underside of slab to surface parking area.
12. Electrical and mechanical work required for parkade operation. Electrical or
mechanical work for residential buildings not included.
13. Minor works associated with the above-mentioned activities.
Page 6
OPINION REPORT
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR PARKADE
PARK HOUSE PARKADE, 1079 6TH AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC
December 10, 2021
8. OPINION
In reviewing the information provided, we note that the original Preliminary Budget for the Parkade
Construction based on a CCDC3 Cost Plus Contract was $12,012,054.00 plus 5% profit and GST.
a. Bulk basement excavation of soil, including minor cut and fill site grading.
b. Parkade foundations including excavation, backfilling and associated work.
c. Raft slab and ramp construction including excavation, backfilling and associated work.
d. Parkade concrete roof slab construction including columns, slab bands and associated work.
e. Stairs 9A, 10A and 11A enclosures, including exterior walls, interior walls, roof construction,
roof finish, doors and associated work.
f. Road paving finish and insulation to surface parking area including associated work.
g. Basement parking concrete retaining walls and insulation.
h. Surface parking upstand concrete walls and lamp columns.
i. Trellis structures to residential and public parking ramps.
j. Interior partition walls to parkade area, including doors.
k. Spray foam insulation to underside of concrete parkade roof slab, no spray foam to underside
of slab to surface parking area.
l. Electrical and mechanical work required for parkade operation. Electrical or mechanical work
for residential buildings not included.
m. Minor works associated with the above-mentioned activities.
Our opinion has been based upon current construction costs and then deescalated to provide an opinion that
reflects what we would have expected at January 2018 when the CDDC3 Contract was signed. The de-escalation
factor is based upon our in-house record of escalation during the period from May 2018 to August 2021. We
have also referred to the Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0135-01 Building construction price indexes, by type of
building for Commercial Buildings for Edmonton and Vancouver which are the closest locations for which
Statistics Canada provides such information.
It is our opinion that the probable and reasonable cost (excluding GST) for construction of the parkade assuming
a May 1, 2018 start with a 12 month construction period lies in the range of $20,700,000 to $20,800,000.
9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that this is our independent opinion as an expert in the field of Quantity Surveying/Cost
Consulting.
Page 7
OPINION REPORT
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR PARKADE
PARK HOUSE PARKADE, 1079 6TH AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC
December 10, 2021
Director
Page 8
OPINION REPORT
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE FOR PARKADE
PARK HOUSE PARKADE, 1079 6TH AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC
December 10, 2021
Page 9
PARK HOUSE PARKADE, PROJECT SUMMARY CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
1079 - 6TH AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC DESCALATED DOLLARS ESTIMATE
ELEMENT 01 - SUBSTRUCTURE
ELEMENT 01 - SUBSTRUCTURE
ELEMENT 01 - SUBSTRUCTURE
Not Applicable $0
ELEMENT 02 - STRUCTURE
ELEMENT 02 - STRUCTURE
Not Applicable $0
ELEMENT 02 - STRUCTURE
Nil $0
Nil $0
Nil $0
ELEMENT 08 - ELECTRICAL
ELEMENT 08 - ELECTRICAL
Parkade comprising:
Fixture type - F1 & F1A - corridor strip-light LED 70 No 225.00 $15,750
Fixture type - F2 - corridor wall-mounted LED 6 No 250.00 $1,500
Fixture type - G - parkade LED downlight (c/w motion sensor) 91 No 450.00 $40,950
Fixture type - L - lobby LED 8 No 300.00 $2,400
Fixture type - P1 - 25ft pole-mounted (single) 2 No 4,000.00 $8,000
Fixture type - P2 - 25ft pole-mounted (single) 5 No 4,500.00 $22,500
Fixture type - P3 - 25ft pole-mounted (double) 4 No 5,500.00 $22,000
Fixture type - exit 23 No 200.00 $4,600
Emergency battery pack 7 No 350.00 $2,450
Remote heads 34 No 75.00 $2,550
Lamps / LED's 1 No 3,000.00 $3,000
Fixture installation 239 No 100.00 $23,900
Fixture conduit & branch wiring 239 No 200.00 $47,800
Fixture installation - pole mounted 11 No 300.00 $3,300
Fixture conduit & branch wiring - pole mounted 11 No 750.00 $8,250
Lighting control - allowance 1 l/s 15,000.00 $15,000
Switches single pole 4 No 85.00 $340
Occupancy sensors 22 No 250.00 $5,500
Miscellaneous lighting requirements - allowance 1 l/s 10,000.00 $10,000
Receptacles - T-slot 12 No 225.00 $2,700
Receptacles - GFI 1 No 200.00 $200
Miscellaneous power supplies 2 No 250.00 $500
Miscellaneous power supplies - ticket dispenser 1 l/s 350.00 $350
Miscellaneous power supplies - charger 1 l/s 500.00 $500
Miscellaneous hydro / power incoming conduits 1 l/s 2,500.00 $2,500
Junction box - exterior signs 2 No 350.00 $700
Motor supplies (doors, etc) 2 No 1,000.00 $2,000
Elevator power supplies 5 No 3,500.00 $17,500
Mechanical power wiring - allowance 1 l/s 75,000.00 $75,000
Motorized dampers 1 No 500.00 $500
Fire alarm horns / strobe combined 19 No 400.00 $7,600
Pull stations 10 No 150.00 $1,500
Smoke detectors 6 No 150.00 $900
Tamper / flow switch - allowance 1 l/s 5,000.00 $5,000
Fire alarm panel & annunciator - connection to existing building l/s
1 10,000.00 $10,000
system - allowance
Conduit & wiring 36 No 150.00 $5,400
Verification 1 l/s 3,500.00 $3,500
CCTV cameras - rough-in ONLY 2 No 500.00 $1,000
Card access 11 No 1,500.00 $16,500
Door contacts 9 No 35.00 $315
Request to exit 6 No 150.00 $900
ELEMENT 09 - MECHANICAL
ELEMENT 09 - MECHANICAL
ELEMENT 09 - MECHANICAL
Heating
hydronic force-flow unit-heaters 47 No 1,500.00 $70,500
hydronic cabinet unit-heaters 5 No 750.00 $3,750
electric baseboard heater 2 No 350.00 $700
Controls comprising:
computer hardware & software, etc 1 l/s 10,000.00 $10,000
programmable control system to secondary equipment (make-up
1 No 3,000.00 $3,000
AHU)
programmable control system to secondary equipment (supply &
15 No 1,500.00 $22,500
exhaust fans)
programmable control system to secondary equipment (unit-
52 No 1,500.00 $78,000
heaters, etc)
heating plant & equipment, etc - allowance 1 l/s 25,000.00 $25,000
programmable control system to storm, sanitary & elevator pumps,
1 l/s 30,000.00 $30,000
etc
motorized damper 1 No 550.00 $550
carbon monoxide & nitrous oxide detection and control 44 No 800.00 $35,200
miscellaneous thermostats, switches, etc 13 No 350.00 $4,550
miscellaneous controls, thermostats, switches, etc 1 l/s 2,500.00 $2,500
Nil $0
Not Applicable $0
Not Applicable $0