Construction Consulting

Organizing your project efficiently.

What we offer:

  • CMCS provides design-build consulting to simplify your construction project from start to finish. We coordinate with architects, designers, and engineers to determine you project needs. Our expert guidance ensures your custom home or renovation is efficient, well-planned, and built to last.

  • Without proper oversight, construction projects can fall apart, increasing your budget, furthering the timeline, and causing immense stress. CMCS works hard to eliminate the stress. We ensure your project details and ongoing construction projects are reviewed with a fine tooth comb, to avoid costly issues and provide top quality construction.

  • We oversee your building envelope, the materials used, and if they’re durable and sustainable. We want to ensure project longevity, and we can help guide you towards creating a high efficiency/net zero home through passive design. We collaborate with Passive Design Solutions, Efficiency NS, and the Living Future Institute, helping to ensure your home is built with impeccable building performance to last generations.

  • CMCS optimizes your home’s performance. We assess insulation, air barriers, and design choices to reduce energy waste and improve comfort. Our guidance helps meet code requirements and supports long-term savings through smarter, more efficient building strategies.

  • Navigating permits and building codes can be complex, CMCS makes it simple. Our permitting and building code consulting ensures your project meets all municipal requirements before construction begins. From reviewing drawings to managing submissions, we help you build with confidence and avoid costly setbacks.

  • CMCS provides land development consulting to help you assess, plan, and prepare your property for construction. From zoning and site feasibility to servicing requirements and subdivision planning, we guide you through every step of the development process to maximize your land’s potential.

  • CMCS does research for grants that would be applicable to the type of build you’re looking to complete. We also provide you with all the necessary information for your application, and assist in completing and applying for it.

  • By evaluating materials used, collecting bids from our suppliers and subcontractors, and putting together municipal fees we’re able to create a financial landscape of your project. This way we can assess your budget and decide if we want to expand or retract scope items.

  • CMCS offers local resources consulting to connect you with trusted suppliers, trades, and professionals across Nova Scotia. We help source regionally available materials and labour to streamline your project, reduce delays, and support our local industry.

Getting Started

Construction is complex and full of so much information it can become overwhelming to know where to start. We guide you step-by-step on where and how to begin. With us, confusion is limited and information is organized. Our role is to identify and mitigate potential risks so your project runs smoothly and on budget. Our hands-on experience as general contractors means our consulting advice is grounded in real-world construction knowledge, not just theory. We become your advocate and trusted partner, working alongside your design and build teams to ensure your project is well-organized, compliant, and executed to the highest standard.

Many projects run into trouble not because of poor ideas, but because of poor coordination; between the designer, the client, the municipality, and the subcontractors. CMCS acts as the central hub in this process, helping clients interpret technical drawings, review scope and timelines, and make informed choices about materials and building methods that align with long-term goals. We provide critical insight into how design decisions impact construction costs, scheduling, and building code compliance, ensuring that your project remains feasible and functional. Whether you’re unfamiliar with the building process or managing multiple moving parts, having CMCS as your consultant means having a reliable expert on hand to protect your investment, advocate for your vision, and guide your project to completion with confidence and clarity.

Contact us today by phone or email to discuss your project planning ideas and schedule a consultation. Let’s create a space you’ll love for years to come!