Gilles-Vigneault Performance Hall, Saint-Jérôme

Estimating challenges

Estimating a performance hall or cultural venue.

Cultural venues demand particular precision on acoustics, stage equipment and architectural finishes. Acoustic partitions and ceilings, seating and stage systems are costly items that are hard to price without a detailed reading of the drawings.

In a heritage building, the actual condition of existing work adds uncertainty. We handle it with justified contingencies and clearly stated assumptions, so the owner knows exactly what the price includes.

For this type of project, Gestion Edem delivers an estimate organized by division, with quantities, unit prices, assumptions and exclusions clearly stated. You know what the price includes, where each amount comes from and where the risks lie.

Items to watch

• Acoustic assemblies, insulation and isolation
• Seating, risers and stage equipment
• High-end architectural finishes
• Work on existing or heritage buildings
• Clearly documented assumptions and contingencies