City Relies Too Much on Engineering Firms

Montreal has forgotten the recommendations of the Charbonneau commission, is concerned about a study that finds an explosion in the value of contracts awarded to consulting engineering firms. Their value has been multiplied by eight since 2012, we learn from the report.

The public market for professional consulting engineering services in Montreal for infrastructure is facing several challenges.

City relies too much on engineering firms

Despite the recommendations of the Charbonneau commission report, the city is still heavily dependent on engineering consulting firms. The value of contracts has increased eightfold since 2012.