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Residential Construction Estimating
Commercial Construction Estimating
Our commercial estimating helps with tenant improvements, ground-up construction, and building conversions. Our estimates for office buildings, retail spaces, restaurants, medical clinics, and mixed-use developments in Ottawa.
Institutional Construction Estimating
Our construction estimates help healthcare systems, educational institutions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations throughout Ottawa. We take into account phased construction requirements, occupied building renovations, and specialized space needs, all while meeting public sector procurement standards.
Industrial Construction Estimating
We cover warehouse facilities, distribution centers, light manufacturing, research facilities, and data centers in Ottawa's industrial sector, which is growing with the development of the Kanata North tech corridor and regional logistics.
CSI Trades We Cover in Ottawa Estimation Services
Blaze covers all construction CSI trades and provides estimates in a complete master format.
Masonry
Brick, block, stone, and masonry restoration. We're experts in heritage masonry restoration for Ottawa's historic buildings, and we make sure that the materials we select are freeze-thaw durable for exterior applications.
Metals
Structural steel, metal fabrication, decorative metals, and railings. We optimize steel erection scheduling for Ottawa's weather windows and seasonal construction patterns.
Wood, Plastics & Composites
Rough carpentry, finish carpentry, architectural woodwork, and composite decking. We specify lumber for Ottawa's humidity and temperature variations throughout heating and cooling seasons.
Thermal & Moisture Protection
Insulation, waterproofing, roofing, siding, and fireproofing. We make sure that our insulation requirements meet Ottawa's climate zone, and that our roofing systems can withstand the freeze-thaw cycles in our area.
Openings
Doors, windows, hardware, and glazing. We specify energy-efficient windows that meet Ottawa's heating requirements, and we even offer triple-glazed options for optimal thermal performance in our extended heating seasons.
Finishes
Drywall, tile, flooring, painting, and wall coverings. We select materials that can withstand Ottawa's indoor humidity fluctuations between heating and cooling seasons.
Specialties
Signage, lockers, partitions, and fire protection specialties. We comply with National Capital Commission design guidelines where applicable for projects within federal jurisdiction.
Equipment
Commercial kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, loading dock equipment, and specialized building systems for institutional and commercial applications.
Furnishings
Casework, window treatments, furniture systems, and interior plantscaping. We specify custom millwork for commercial and institutional interiors.
Special Construction
Swimming pools, clean rooms, radiation protection, and specialized enclosures. We provide technical specifications for research facilities and healthcare environments.
Conveying Equipment
Elevators, escalators, lifts, and material handling systems. We make sure that our accessibility compliance meets Ontario Building Code requirements for vertical transportation.
Fire Suppression
Sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, and special hazard suppression. We comply with Ottawa Fire Services requirements and Ontario Fire Code standards.
Plumbing
Pipe insulation requirements for freeze protection, because Ottawa's winters can be a real killer for pipes. Water service burial depths need to take into account the frost penetration levels in our fair city.
HVAC
Heating systems, cooling systems, ventilation and controls ... the works. Sizing heating systems for Ottawa's very long heating season is a must. And energy recovery ventilation specs for tight building envelopes - if you're building tight, you'd better ventilate.
Electrical
Power distribution, lighting, and electrical systems. Because all that energy has to get somewhere. And integration with Hydro Ottawa - they're the ones with the juice, after all.
Communications
Data infrastructure, audio-visual systems, telecommunications and those distributed antenna systems for keeping us all connected.
Electronic Safety & Security
Fire detection and alarm, security systems, access control, and video surveillance - because you can never be too careful. Building management systems are the key to keeping it all running smoothly.
Earthwork
Site clearing, excavation, grading and soil stabilization. And you have to think about Ottawa's frost conditions, because that soil can freeze as hard as a rock. We assess soil conditions all across the Ottawa area, which isn't always easy.
Exterior Improvements
Paving, landscaping, fencing and site amenities - all the things that make a place look nice. Freeze-thaw resistant paving materials are a must, given our winters. And native plant specs that are a perfect fit for Ottawa's climate and the City's requirements.
Utilities
Water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and electrical utilities. You have to work with the City of Ottawa on this one. Utility burial depths have to meet frost protection standards, or else.
We Work With
Our takeoff services help contractors, construction pros, property owners, and organizations across the National Capital Region.
General Contractors
Subcontractors
Property Developers
Architects & Engineers
Home Builders
Homeowners
Property Managers
Government Agencies
Other Areas We Serve
We provide estimating services to all major Canadian locations.