Company Overview

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

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Additional Details

Legal Name: Dessau-Soprin Inc.

Number of Employees: 1800

Contacts

Services

• 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

  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

• Energy Studies
• Engineering And Technical Services (incl. Mechanic
• 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

• Environmental Studies Development Of Environmental
• Equipment And Materials Testing
• Expert Witness
• Feasibility Studies (non-construction)
• Fisheries Resources Management Services
• Geological Studies
• Geotechnical Studies
• 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

• 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
• 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

• 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

  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.

• 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
• 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)

• Telecommunications Network Management Services
• Toxic Substances Support Services
• 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

• 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

• Utilities
• Warehouse Buildings
• Water Quality Studies
• Water Quality Support Services
• Wildlife Studies

Products

• Environmental Products And Services
• 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.

• 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.

NAICS Categories

• 236210 Industrial Building and Structure Construction
• 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• 541330 Engineering Services

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