Dessau-Soprin
Dessau-Soprin is a Canadian consulting firm providing
multidisciplinary services in the engineering, environmental and
construction management fields. Dessau-Soprin represents almost
50 years of experience and counts more than 1,800 employees.
Active in both the national and international markets, Dessau-
Soprin offers a wide range of expertise that reflects Canadian
excellence in the following fields:
Transportation Energy
Telecommunications Environment and Sustainable Development
Geotechnics,Quality/Materials Engineering Building Engineering
Urban Development
Project & Construction Management
. Mangement and operation of infrastructures
While remaining true to traditional engineering services,
Dessau-Soprin seeks continually to respond to emerging issues
and technologies by developing and demonstrating its expertise
in fields such as operations management, soil decontamination,
energy efficiency services and building management.
Dessau-Soprin's corporate philosophy is one of commitment to
quality of its work and the satisfaction of its clients. An
approach based on a quality management constitutes an integral
part of the execution of its mandates. Dessau and Soprin, as
well as their subsidiaries, have all achieved ISO 9001 (2000
Version)Certification in all fields of expertise offered across
Quebec and internationally.
Environmental Profile
DESSAU-SOPRIN offers a full range of environmental services:
integrated contaminant management, waste management,
environmental assessment, monitoring and follow-up, risk
analysis and management, ecological studies and natural resource
management, site characterization, decontamination,
rehabilitation and solid waste management, biophysical
inventories, environmental impact studies of various
infrastructures (roads, ports, airports, lines and stations,
dams and so forth), urban and environmental acoustics, municipal
and environmental engineering, wastewater management and
treatment (purification plants and collection), drinking water
management and treatment (filtration plants, pumping stations),
oceanographic studies, hydrogeology, strategic planning,
methodologies and training, geotechnical studies, metallurgy and
material testing and quality assurance.
The globalization of markets and the emergence of huge
engineering projects in many countries have led the firm's
specialists to offer services on several continents. DESSAU-
SOPRIN is currently operating in 30 countries in Africa, Asia,
South America and the West Indies. DESSAU-SOPRIN wishes to
establish contacts with senior managers in the public and
private sector, mainly in the areas of wastewater and drinking
water management, transportation, energy (production,
transportation and distribution), telecommunications, natural
resource management and quality assurance.
Geographic Marketing Activities: Africa: Central, North, South,
West, Francophone; America: Central, North, South; ASEAN
Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand; Asia/Pacific: South, South East (excluding the ASEAN
Countries); Caribbean.
Alliances/Contacts Sought: Joint Ventures
Company Details
Year Established:
1957
Total Sales ($CDN):
$25,000,000 - $50,000,000
Number of Employees:
1800
Company Information
Franois Dionne, Ing.
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone:
(514) 281-1033
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Email:
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Pierre Hotte, Ing.
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(514) 281-1010
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Email:
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Monique Landry
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(514) 281-1010
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Email:
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Joseph Cavalancia
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Finance/Accounting
Telephone:
(514) 281-1010
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Jacques Chouinard, Ing.
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone:
(514) 384-5660
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Stephan Gauthier
Title:
Director
Area of Responsibility:
Electronic Data Interchange
Telephone:
(514) 281-1010
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Denis Guindon
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(514) 281-1010
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Email:
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Jos-gregorio Sanchez
Title:
Director
Area of Responsibility:
Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(514) 281-1010
Fax:
(514) 281-1060
Email:
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Rosaire Sauriol, Ing.
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone:
(514) 281-1033
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Email:
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Jean Tousignant, Ing
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone:
(514) 281-1033
Fax:
(514) 288-8358
Email:
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Guy Meunier
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone:
(514) 281-5173
Fax:
(450) 668-5532
Email:
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Jean-pierre Sauriol, Ing.
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(514) 281-1033
Fax:
(450) 668-8232
Email:
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Michel Famery, Ing.
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(514) 281-1033
Fax:
(450) 442-9996
Email:
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Products
Environmental Products And Services
Multidiscipline Testing Facility That Provides A Full-range Of Sampling, Testing And Analyses.
As well as providing the services of a chemical testing, research and consulting laboratory, the company can also provide consulting services to international clients on the construction and operation of laboratories. These services can include the conceptual design and final construction, equipment acquisition, the selection and training of laboratory staff in analytical techniques, quality assurance programs, operations and laboratory management, development of computerized data management and reporting systems.
Multidisciplinary Consulting Services That Provide Scientific Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment And Innovative Solutions.
Multidisciplinary environmental impact assessments allow a site to be assessed for past or future environmental impacts. The firm works closely with the client in researching the past uses of a site, as well as determining the possible effects of any proposed uses or projects. The client's needs, and the parameters of the environmental problem or project are taken into consideration throughout the assessment. The assessment may include the use of tools such as GIS, computer simulation and modelling, and statistical analysis. The firm will then develop an approach or master plan tailored to the client's needs and problems and issues outlined. If necessary, communication plans, training and public education programs may also be implemented.
Services
Management And Construction
SERVICES
Preliminary studies
Project requirements and scope definition
Design parameters definition
Preliminary engineering design
Master schedules preparation
Financial analysis and cash flow studies
Environmental and social impacts studies
Implementation strategies development
Project implementation
Project objectives definition
Project planning elaboration
Preparation of summary and detailed schedules
Value analysis
Organizational breakdown structure
Work breakdown structure
Project control
Time management
Cost management
Change order management
Resource management
Documentation management
Risk management
Procurement
Procurement strategies development
Suppliers and contractors selection
Purchasing and expediting
Manufactured products monitoring and quality control
Tender document preparation and contract award
Cost estimates
Construction cost estimates
Life cycle costing
Comparative analysis
Claim analysis and dispute settlements
Construction methods analysis
Construction management
Planning of construction works
Work progress and contractors' performance monitoring
Contract administration
Quality control
Commissioning
Contracts closure
Project financing
Financial arrangement
Funds management
Comprehensive solutions
Turnkey
Build-Own-Transfer (BOT)
Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT)
Engineering-Procurement-Management-Construction (EPMC)
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
Industrial, commercial, institutional and residential buildings
Industrial and treatment process systems
Road and bridge structures
Public infrastructures and equipment
Energy infrastructures
Telecommunication infrastructures and equipment
Site decontamination
Urban Development
PLANNING
Town planning
Economic, industrial and tourist development
Master plans for drinking water, disposal of wastewater and
control of stormwater
Landscaping
Land use planning
Urban development and design
Heritage conservation and restoration
Development of municipal management software
Waste management
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Topographic surveys
Municipal services (water mains and sewers, roads and
boulevards, etc.)
Distribution of drinking water
Collection and treatment of wastewater
Management and drainage of stormwater
Rehabilitation of existing infrastructures
Design of cycle tracks networks and recreational parks
Design of noise barriers
Site planning and parking design
Design of road corridors
Waste disposal
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
(water, waste and public works)
Diagnostic of water mains and sewers
Performance evaluation and control
Optimization of operating procedures, preventive maintenance
and equipment
Conformity adherence
Technical assistance
Training of personnel
Temporary and long term staffing
Health and security programs
Commissioning
Energy
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Hydroelectric power plants
Substations
Transmission lines
Aerial and underground distribution systems
Refurbishment and rehabilitation of power plants, substations
and transmission lines
Data control systems (SCADA/DCS)
Energy management systems (DMS/EMS)
Load management systems (LMS)
AC-DC transmission systems
UPGRADING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES
Hydroelectric plants
Feasibility studies
Efficiency studies
Automation studies
Residual life expectancy analysis
Substations
Substation expansion
Automation and remote control
Voltage balancing systems
Compensation systems - shunt and series
Transmission lines
Aging studies
Refurbishment and upgrading
Voltage increase and conductor replacement
Distribution networks
Equipment upgrading
Voltage conversion
SERVICES
Technical expertise
Feasibility studies
Preliminary project studies
Planning and cost estimates
Preparation of technical specifications and tender documents
Bid analysis
Detailed engineering
Preparation of plans and contract documents
Project management
Construction supervision
Commissioning
Turnkey projects
Training and technology transfer
Assistance in project financing
Environment And Sustainable Development
MAIN SERVICES
Turnkey projects
Consulting
Feasibility studies
Techno-economic studies
Design
Plans and specifications for construction
Implementation, construction and supervision
Operation and management
Research and development
WATER
Characterization and treatment of contaminated underground water
Hydrogeological assessments and water search
Toxicological and ecotoxicological risks analysis
Environmental monitoring
Instrumentation and control
Design and implementation of pilot projects
Vulnerability studies and water mains protection
Water supply, treatment and distribution
Collection and treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater
Collection and treatment of water flows
Stormwater management
Sludge treatment and management programs
Characterization and modeling of underground water and wastewater
Operation of water filtration and wastewater treatment plants
Hydrology
AIR
Air sampling
Characterization and modeling of atmospheric dispersion
Asbestos management
Gaseous effluents treatment
Measurement, modeling and control of odors and noise
Assessments for atmospheric effluents risk and impact
SOILS
Site characterization
Contaminated site restoration
Contaminated soils treatment
Toxicological and ecotoxicological risks analysis
Environmental monitoring
Instrumentation and control
Design and implementation of pilot projects
Geotechnical studies
Environmental studies in the mining sector
WASTE
Integrated waste management master plans
Waste characterization assessments
Waste recycling and recovery programs
Composting studies
Waste treatment and disposal methods
Pricing structures and regulations
Mine tailings management
Waste snow management
Leachate and sludge treatment
Design of safe storage and containment sites
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Impact assessments (scoping, screening and evaluation,
identification of mitigation measures)
Ecological inventories and assessments
Human and natural environment studies
Natural resource management (forestry, fisheries, agriculture,
etc.)
Development of guidelines and of training materials
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental site assessments (Phases I, II & III)
Environmental management systems (ISO 14 000 & EMS)
Environmental compliance evaluations
Environmental training
Evaluation of environmental performance and of technological
risks
Risk assessment and management and emergency planning
Environmental information systems (EIS)
Management strategies for natural resources (watersheds, coastal
resources, etc.)
Hazardous waste management
Government permits and authorizations
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES
Socio-economic and socio-political analysis
Public consultation programs (surveys, hearings, focus groups,
mediation, etc.)
Community resettlement and development programs
Environmental health studies
Rural development studies
Promotion of First Nations and of indigenous communities
Promotion of women in development
Institutional support and technical assistance
Urban and regional land use planning and development
Program Management
ECONOMY and PRIVATE SECTOR
Credit assessment
Risk management
Support, reinforcement and strengthening of businesses
SUPPORT to POPULATIONS
Land tenure modernization
Community organization
Rural and community planning
Poverty alleviation programs
Basic needs programs.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Institutional support to program development
Codes and standards wording
National programs implementation
Project financing
Funding set-up and management
Market studies and project building
Training programs for operators and decision-makers
National policies development
Support to project development with IFIs.
TRAINING
Needs analysis
Didactic material development
Capacity building
Technology transfer
Seminars and workshops organization.
AGRICULTURE
Natural resource management
Agricultural performance reinforcement
Access to rural credit
Communal organization
Improved seeds production
Agro-industry development.
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
Technical assistance
Organizational management
Governmental programs implementation
Laws, regulations and codes wording.
Geotechnique, Materials And Quality
Expertise provided by LVM-FONDATEC Inc.
GEOTECHNIQUE
Soils and rocks mechanic
Geology and geomorphology
Foundation behavior
Stability of slopes
Improvement of soils
Design of retaining structures
Banks management
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
Database and management software
Visual surveys
Roughness survey and Ride Quality Measurement (I.R.I.)
Evaluation of structural capacity
Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) Testing and analysis, light
weight or heavy weight
Analysis of structure reinforcing
Pedological surveys
Pavement design
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Supervision during construction works
On-site and in-laboratory testing
Quality control (construction and materials)
Assessment and monitoring of structures
q Cement concrete
q Asphalt concrete
q Soils and aggregates
q Geotextile and geomembranes
q Wood, paint, clay bricks, granite, thermal insulator
ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING
Roofing management
Inspection and quality control of construction works
Investigation
Detection of infiltration
Laboratory testing
Consultation and technical assistance
Preventive maintenance program
Training
METALLURGY AND POWER SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
Inspection, surveillance and expediting (in-plant and on-site)
q Bridges and buildings
q Welded assemblies
q Turbines/generators
q Hydroelectric equipment
q High-power electrical equipment
Non destructive testing
Quality control of coating materials
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Development of quality management systems (namely ISO 9000)
Customized quality management training
Process engineering
Quality system audits
Assessment of quality manuals
Development of quality plans
Statistical techniques
Training of in-house auditors and quality coordinators
Telecom
Main services
o Technical and management audits of systems
o Feasibility studies
o Sites construction
o Preparation of terms of reference and specifications
o Design and implementation of systems and networks
o Detailed engineering
o Project management
o Construction supervision
o Assistance in technological infrastructures operations
o Strategic support in telecommunications and information
technologies
o Technical advice and expertise
Network infrastructure
WIRELINE NETWORKS
Outside plant infrastructure (copper cable, coaxial cable and
fiber optic cable)
Switching and transmission systems (ATM, SONET, TCP/IP, X.25)
WIRELESS NETWORKS
Private radio networks
Personal Communication Systems (PCS)
WAN Microwave links
Broadband multipoint distribution systems (MMDS, LMCS)
Wireless local loop
BASIC NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Structures and towers
Conduits and foundations
Telecommunication rooms and shelters
Building structured cabling
Network-based Applications
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
PBX, key and hybrid systems
Call center sub-systems (Interactive voice response (IVR),
Automatic call distribution (ACD), Computer telephony
integration (CTI))
Auxiliary systems (voice mail, paging systems, security access,
call detail recording systems)
Wireless phone
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE AND TELEMONITORING
Electronic payment systems
Smart card-based technology
Video monitoring
Embedded systems
Extranet
Network operations
Technical development and training
Network management and network optimization
Staffing
Contingency planning
Technological infrastructure and facility management
Telecommunications strategies, policies and regulations
Telecom sector reform
Business engineering (business plan, dealmaking, outsourcing,
BOT, BOOT)
Transportation
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Definition of needs
Transport demand surveys, analysis and forecasting
Transportation technologies and modal choices
Travel modeling and network simulations
Feasibility and opportunity studies
Pre-engineering and evaluation of options
Economic analysis: cost/benefit ratios and internal
rates of return
Development of optimum solutions
Implementation and enhancement plans: programming,
scheduling and financing
Preparation of schedules
Service convention
Environmental impact studies
Natural environment
Human and social environments
Resettlement and relocation of people
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Traffic surveys and analysis
Optimization of existing intersections, road sections and
networks
Traffic controls and equipment
Signs, signals and pavement markings
Parking implementation and controls
Safety studies and measures
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Disciplines
Highway engineering
Railway engineering
Airport engineering
Harbor engineering
Bridge engineering
Topography
Hydrology and hydraulics
Geotechnics
Materials engineering
Landscape architecture
Services
Conceptual design (definition studies, concepts)
Detailed surveys
Detailed engineering design and specifications
Contract documentation
Supervision of construction
Project and construction management
Pavement and bridge management systems
Technical and legal expertise
A&e Inspection Services
A&e Management Engineering Services
Administrative And Service Buildings
Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings
Adp Facility Operation And Maintenance Services
Adp Systems Analysis Services
Adp Systems Development Services
Adp Telecommunications And Transmission Services
Air Quality Analyses
Air Quality Support Services
Architect - Engineer Services (incl. Landscaping,
Architect And Engineering Services - Not Related T
Auditing Services
Automated Information System Design And Integratio
Building And Facility Structures
Building Completion And Finishing Work
Building Technology Studies
Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing
Construction Work For Civil Engineering
Construction Works For Buildings
Cost Benefit Analyses
Educational Buildings
Electric Power Generation (epg)
Energy Studies
Engineering And Technical Services (incl. Mechanic
Environmental Studies Development Of Environmental
Equipment And Materials Testing
Expert Witness
Feasibility Studies (non-construction)
Fisheries Resources Management Services
Geological Studies
Geotechnical Studies
Hazardous Substance Analysis
Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, And Disposal
Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges And Railways
Hospital Buildings
Housing And Community Development Studies (incl
Industrial Buildings
Industrial Investigation Surveys And Technical Sup
Industrial Investigations, Surveys And Technical S
Information And Data Broadcasting Or Data Distribu
Inspection Services (incl. Commercial Testing And
Installation Work
Leaking Underground Stroage Tank Support Services
Natural Resource Studies
Non-building Structures
Operations Research Studies / Quantitative Analysi
Other Environmental Studies
Other Non-building Structures
Pre-erection Work At Construction Sites
Program Management/Support Services
Quality Control Services
Research And Development Facilities
Residential Buildings
Restoration
Soil Studies
Special Trade Construction Work
Specifications Development Services
Systems Engineering Services
Technical Assistance
Telecommunications Network Management Services
Toxic Substances Support Services
Utilities
Warehouse Buildings
Water Quality Studies
Water Quality Support Services
Wildlife Studies