Advicas is a trusted leader in the industry, specializing in providing accurate and insightful construction cost estimates.
Experienced & Certified
Advicas Group Consultants Inc.
We boast a highly skilled in-house team certified by Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) as Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) and Construction Estimator Certified (CEC), alongside expert cost consultants and support team.
Our team brings together specialists from a diverse range of disciplines – architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil – enabling us to offer a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to construction cost consulting. This collaborative model produces a seamless, accurate estimation process, providing our clients with a comprehensive understanding of their project’s budget requirements from the outset.
Based on Vancouver Island, BC, we serve clients across Canada, focusing particularly on Western Canada, and offering customized, results-driven solutions for projects of every scale and complexity. Whether you’re embarking on a small development or a large, intricate construction project, Advicas provides detailed pre-construction estimates and cost analysis to keep your project on track and on budget.
Decades of Trusted Experience
What Sets Us Apart
What truly sets us apart is our deep-rooted experience. Established in 1974, we have spent nearly five decades building a strong foundation in the industry, and our long-standing relationships with clients are a testament to the trust we’ve earned over the years. Many of our clients have returned to us time and again, confident in the value and expertise we deliver.
How We Started
Our History
2008
Advicas Group Consultants Inc. established from staff of TBKG.
2001
Thornley BKG Consultants Inc. (TBKG) established as a merger of TCG, VMI, and BKG.
1995
BKG Consulting Group established (not affiliated with The Thornley Group).
1995
Thornley Consulting Group Inc. (TCG) established. TCG and VMI together known as “The Thornley Group.”
1993
Value Management Inc. (VMI) established.
1985
Thornley/White Associates Ltd. established.
1980
Thornley/White Associates Ltd. established.
1974
Fred G. Thornley Ltd. established as an estimating/quantity surveying firm.