# Innoveum

## About
Innoveum is an independent building inspection and engineering consulting firm based in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The company was founded in 2016 (formerly operating as AB Inspection) and is owned by Arik Bouganim. Professionals at Innoveum are members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) and the Association des professionnels de la construction et de l'habitation du Québec (APCHQ).

## Services

### CMHC MLI Select Energy Audits
Innoveum provides energy audits and energy modeling studies required for CMHC MLI Select financing applications. Reports are prepared by a licensed engineer and follow the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB). Services include building energy modeling, compliance reports, and energy performance studies for multi-unit residential buildings (MURB) seeking CMHC financing or ACLP (Affordable Housing Loan Program) funding.

### Building Inspections
Residential and commercial building inspections including pre-purchase inspections, pre-listing inspections, and preventive inspections. Inspections cover structure, roofing, envelope, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Services available for single-family homes, condominiums, small and large multi-unit residential buildings, and commercial properties.

### Property Condition Assessments (PCA)
Property condition assessments following ASTM E2018 standards. Reports include physical condition review, capital reserve analysis, and findings structured to meet lender, investor, and asset manager requirements. Used for real estate acquisition due diligence, refinancing, and long-term capital planning.

### Facade Inspections — Bill 122 (Loi 122)
Facade inspections required under Quebec's Bill 122 (Loi 122), which mandates periodic inspections of building facades for buildings of a certain height. Inspections are performed by a licensed member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

## Service Area
Innoveum serves the greater Montreal metropolitan area including:
- Montreal and all its boroughs (Côte-Saint-Luc, Westmount, Mont-Royal, Saint-Laurent, LaSalle, Verdun, Rosemont, Plateau-Mont-Royal, Outremont, NDG, etc.)
- Laval
- South Shore (Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Boucherville, Saint-Bruno)
- West Island (Kirkland, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Pointe-Claire, Beaconsfield, Baie-d'Urfé)

## Contact
- Website: https://innoveum.com
- Phone: 514 909-2008
- Email: info@innoveum.com
- Address: 5757 Boulevard Cavendish, Suite 560, Montreal, QC H4W 2W8
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

## Languages
Services are available in French and English. Website: https://innoveum.com/fr (French) and https://innoveum.com/en (English).

## Credentials
- Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
- Association des professionnels de la construction et de l'habitation du Québec (APCHQ)

## Former Brand
Innoveum was previously known as AB Inspection. The company rebranded to Innoveum to reflect its expanded service offering beyond building inspections to include engineering consulting and energy audits. Clients who knew the firm as AB Inspection will find the same team and professional standards under the Innoveum name.

## Key Terms
CMHC MLI Select, energy audit, audit énergétique, modélisation énergétique, energy modeling, NECB, MURB, ACLP, building inspection, inspection de bâtiments, inspection préachat, pre-purchase inspection, property condition assessment, évaluation de l'état des propriétés, PCA, ASTM E2018, facade inspection, inspection de façades, Bill 122, Loi 122, OIQ, APCHQ, Montreal, Montréal, Laval, South Shore, Rive-Sud, West Island, Île de l'Ouest.