Building Engineering, Inspection, and Technical Assessment

SCP Building Expertise adapts its services to the technical, operational and financial priorities of each client.

A visible building problem is often only the symptom of a larger condition.

Water appearing inside a building may originate from roofing, flashing, windows, walls, waterproofing membranes or an interface between several assemblies. Cracks and deterioration may involve concrete, foundations, facades, parking structures or structural components.

SCP Building combines field investigation with engineering expertise to help determine the source and significance of these conditions.

Depending on the mandate, our services may include visual inspection, exploratory openings, testing, sampling, laboratory analysis, technical assessment, specifications, field review and corrective recommendations.

The result is a clearer understanding of what is happening, why it is happening and what should happen next.

Control Quality Before Problems Become Deficiencies

During construction, timing matters.

SCP Building supports developers and general contractors with field review, quality control, exploratory openings, hazardous-material management, deficiency follow-up, acceptance and building delivery.

Our involvement can help identify issues involving envelopes, roofs, facades, foundation walls, parking structures, waterproofing, flashing and membranes before assemblies are closed or deficiencies become significantly more expensive to correct.

We can also provide engineering documentation when technical issues involve extras, claims, disputes or responsibility.

Secure the site. Control the risks. Document the decisions.

Understand the Condition Before Committing to the Work

Building owners and property managers need reliable information to determine what needs attention now, what can be planned and where major expenditures are justified.

SCP Building assists with cracks, deterioration, infiltration, roofing and envelope problems, mandatory inspections, major work, hazardous materials, building transactions and technical reports requested by banks, insurers and other stakeholders.

Our specialists help investigate the condition, identify risks, prioritize work and provide professional documentation to support informed decisions.

Identify the risks. Prioritize the work. Produce defensible reports.

A building problem rarely respects professional boundaries.

An infiltration issue may involve roofing, masonry, windows and waterproofing. A rehabilitation project may simultaneously require engineering, hazardous-material characterization, laboratory analysis and construction monitoring.

This is where Groupe SCP’s multidisciplinary approach becomes particularly valuable.

Rather than looking at one isolated component, our specialists can bring together the expertise required to investigate the condition, understand the risks, establish the work and monitor the corrective process.

For owners, developers, property managers and contractors, this creates continuity from the initial question through to the technical resolution.

Building Envelope

The building envelope protects the interior environment from water, air, moisture and exterior conditions.

SCP Building evaluates walls, windows, interfaces, flashing, membranes, foundations and other envelope components to identify deficiencies, deterioration and potential infiltration points.

Our expertise can support existing-building investigations as well as quality control during new construction and rehabilitation projects.

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Roofing Inspection & Monitoring

Roofing problems can lead to infiltration, moisture damage and costly deterioration when they are not identified early.

SCP Building provides roofing inspection, investigation and field-monitoring services to assess existing conditions, identify deficiencies and support roofing repair or replacement projects.

Our specialists can also monitor work during construction to help confirm that critical components and interfaces are completed according to project requirements.

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Law 122 – Inspection and Assessment of Building Facades

Facades are exposed continuously to weather, temperature fluctuations, moisture and aging.

Our specialists inspect facade components to identify visible deterioration, deficiencies and conditions requiring corrective action.

SCP Building also provides professional engineering services associated with applicable Law 122 / RBQ requirements for facades of buildings of five storeys and more, including inspection, risk identification and corrective-work recommendations.

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Law 122 – Parking Garage Inspections

Parking structures are particularly exposed to water, de-icing salts, freeze-thaw cycles and vehicle traffic.

SCP Building evaluates concrete conditions, corrosion, cracking, drainage and other components affecting structural slabs and parking structures.

Our services can include condition assessment, repair recommendations and applicable mandatory inspections under Law 122 / RBQ requirements.

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Foundations, Concrete & Structural Conditions

Cracking and deterioration should be evaluated before corrective work is selected.

SCP Building investigates foundations, load-bearing walls, concrete elements, parking structures, facades and other building components to help determine the nature and potential cause of observed conditions.

Our findings provide owners and project teams with technical information to help prioritize appropriate corrective measures.

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Waterproofing & Water Infiltration

Finding water inside a building does not necessarily reveal where the infiltration originates.

Our specialists investigate roofing, exterior walls, windows, foundations, membranes, flashing, moisture and condensation conditions to help identify potential sources.

Understanding the source before undertaking repairs can help avoid ineffective corrective work and unnecessary expenditures.

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Building Condition Assessment – BCA / PCA and Technical Audits

A building condition assessment (BCA – Building Condition Assessment / PCA – Property Condition Assessment) provides insight into a building’s physical condition, identifies deficiencies, and helps anticipate necessary repairs and investments.

SCP Bâtiment conducts BCAs, PCAs, due diligence reviews, technical audits, and engineering reports, particularly in connection with pre-purchase inspections, acquisitions, sales, refinancing, or real estate investments.

Our assessments can cover all major building disciplines and components specified in the scope of work, including the structure, roofs, exterior envelope, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, fire protection, vertical transportation systems, interior finishes, parking facilities, and exterior landscaping.

The report identifies the existing conditions, observed deficiencies, technical issues, potential work to be anticipated, and elements requiring further investigation or intervention.

These services are intended primarily for owners, buyers, sellers, investors, financial institutions, lenders, and insurers who need an independent technical assessment to support a real estate or financial decision.

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Asbestos, Lead, and Hazardous Materials

Work performed on a building may disturb materials containing asbestos, lead, or crystalline silica and may also reveal mold or other environmental concerns.

SCP Bâtiment offers characterization, sampling, laboratory analysis, risk assessment, and recommendation services before or during renovation, demolition, and restoration projects.

Our services may also include preparing cost estimates, supervising the work, monitoring dust and exposure levels, conducting air sampling, and performing final inspections.

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Construction Field Review & Quality Control

Identifying a deficiency before an assembly is permanently closed can prevent considerably more expensive corrective work later.

SCP Building provides field review and quality-control services for building envelopes, exterior walls, roofing, facades, foundations, parking structures, flashing, membranes, waterproofing and critical interfaces.

Our specialists can also assist with deficiency follow-up, acceptance and building delivery.

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Technical-Legal Expertise, Hidden Defects, Claims & Disputes

Technical problems can quickly become contractual, financial, or legal issues.

SCP Bâtiment prepares engineering reports and technical-legal expert assessments focusing in particular on structures, concrete, foundations, facades, parking facilities, building envelopes, roofs, waterproofing, and water infiltration.

Our services may include analyzing defects, determining probable causes, assessing damage, reviewing construction or repair methods, analyzing technical liabilities, identifying hidden defects, and recommending corrective measures.

Our specialists can also provide technical support in connection with claims, additional work, disputes, and legal matters, when the observed conditions and professional conclusions must be clearly documented, explained, and defensible.

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Plans and Estimates – Facade Renovation

The restoration of a facade requires a thorough understanding of the existing conditions, the causes of deterioration, and the interfaces between the various materials and systems of the building envelope.

SCP Bâtiment prepares plans and cost estimates for the structural restoration of facades based on site observations, investigations conducted, and the building’s needs. Our work aims to define sustainable corrective solutions tailored to the existing conditions and the project’s constraints.

Our services may include, among other things, the design of repair or replacement work, the preparation of technical details, the selection of materials and systems, the establishment of construction requirements, and the preparation of documents necessary for the bidding process and the execution of the work.

Depending on the scope of the project, SCP Bâtiment can also assist the client during the bidding process, answer contractors’ technical questions, analyze bids, and oversee the work to ensure that the work complies with the plans and specifications.

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Plans and Specifications – Parking Garage Rehabilitation

Structural parking garages are subject to harsh conditions that can lead to concrete deterioration, rebar corrosion, and problems with waterproofing, drainage, and surface protection.

SCP Bâtiment prepares plans and specifications for the structural rehabilitation of existing parking garages, taking into account the condition of the slabs, walls, ramps, joints, drainage systems, membranes, and other components affected by the work.

Our scope of work may include the structural design of concrete repairs, the definition of demolition and reconstruction zones, repair details, protection and waterproofing systems, requirements for joints and drainage, as well as specific construction sequences and constraints.

The plans and specifications clearly define the scope of work, materials, methods, and expected performance criteria to facilitate the bidding process and minimize unforeseen issues during construction.

SCP Bâtiment can also assist the client during the bidding process and oversee the work, track deficiencies, and verify corrective actions until the project is completed.

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Infrared Thermography

Infrared thermography allows for the non-destructive identification of certain temperature anomalies that may be associated with heat loss, insulation defects, air or water infiltration, condensation, or deficiencies in the building envelope.

SCP Bâtiment uses thermography as a complementary investigative tool when assessing exterior walls, roofs, windows, joints, and other components of the building envelope.

Depending on the scope of work, a thermographic inspection can help pinpoint areas requiring further investigation, guide exploratory openings, and document the observed conditions.

The results can be incorporated into a technical report that includes observations, thermographic images, an analysis of the conditions identified, and applicable recommendations.

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