What IME Experts-Conseils does

IME Experts-Conseils is a privately held mechanical and electrical engineering consulting firm, headquartered in Sherbrooke (with the operating entity Gestion Akonovia Inc. headquartered in Montreal), Canada, with 11–50 employees. The firm provides studies and energy analysis services spanning the full decarbonation and energy-transition lifecycle for buildings and industrial processes. Its portfolio comprises 14 service modules, including energy audits, decarbonation assessments, energy and financial modeling, mechanical and electrical plans and estimates, commissioning (Cx) and recommissioning (RCx), ISO 50001 energy management system implementation, measurement and verification (M&V), geothermal feasibility and optimization, energy monitoring, project management, construction supervision, and subsidy research. The technology stack centers on engineering simulation, structured ISO 50001 implementation, and performance verification rather than software products; consulting deliverables are produced as bespoke reports and managed services.

The company operates a professional services / consulting revenue model with quote-based project engagements, delivering services either as standalone assignments or as integrated multi-phase packages. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales, with the primary customer segment being building owners and operators, supplemented by named engagements in educational institutions (Collège La Cité, Ottawa), healthcare facilities (Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal / Collectif Santé Montréal), and real estate/property management (Groupe Petra). On June 17, 2026, the firm acquired a majority stake in Groupe tbmaestro and formed a three-firm ecosystem with Ammco to extend its sustainable-building and asset-performance offering into France alongside Quebec. The firm is B Corp certified and positions itself as a reference in energy transition and carbon neutrality services across North America and Europe.

Name

IME Experts-Conseils

Legal name

Gestion Akonovia Inc.

Website

https://imeexperts.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IME Experts-Conseils is a Canadian mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy that delivers energy audits, energy and financial modeling, commissioning, ISO 50001 implementation, and decarbonation advisory services to building owners, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and real estate operators across Quebec, France, and broader North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Transition and Decarbonation Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Sustainability Management (Energy Audits/Optimization/Carbon & ESG Programs) (IMAIAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Performance & Reliability Management (APM/RBI/RCM) (EUAEAMAK), Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Energy consulting services
• Building decarbonation advisory
• Energy performance modeling
• Commissioning and recommissioning
• ISO 50001 implementation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for energy transition and carbon neutrality, including energy audits, modeling, commissioning, and ISO 50001 implementation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Akonovia is a consulting firm that provides energy transition and decarbonation advisory services for buildings and industrial processes. Its core offerings span the full project lifecycle, including energy audits, mechanical and electrical engineering plans, energy and financial modeling, geothermal feasibility studies, commissioning and recommissioning, ISO 50001 energy management system implementation, measurement and verification, energy monitoring, project management, and subsidy research. Services are delivered as individual engagements or integrated packages tailored to client needs across education, commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors.

Product overview

Akonovia is a consulting firm providing comprehensive energy transition and carbon neutrality advisory services for buildings and industrial processes. The company offers a portfolio of 14 distinct service modules covering the full project lifecycle: initial assessment (energy audits, decarbonation studies), technical planning (mechanical and electrical plans, geothermal feasibility), analytical services (energy and financial modeling, measurement and verification), system optimization (commissioning, recommissioning), ongoing support (energy monitoring, ISO 50001 management systems), project delivery (construction supervision, project management), and financial assistance (subsidy research). These services are delivered as individual consulting engagements or integrated packages tailored to client needs across education, commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Modeling (Modélisation énergétique) Simulation and modeling of building and process energy performance to support decarbonation planning, energy efficiency optimization, and target compliance for building owners and operators.
• Financial Modeling (Modélisation financière) Economic and financial modeling to evaluate investment returns, funding options, and economic feasibility of energy transition projects for building owners and operators.
• Commissioning (Cx) Commissioning services to ensure building mechanical and electrical systems operate as designed, achieving optimal energy performance for new and existing buildings.
• Recommissioning (RCx) Recommissioning services to optimize and retune existing building systems to restore or improve energy performance over the asset lifecycle.
• ISO 50001 Energy Management System Implementation Structured implementation of energy management systems compliant with the ISO 50001 standard, enabling organizations to structure their energy processes and pursue certification.
• Measurement and Verification (M&V) Measurement and verification services that quantify actual energy savings and performance outcomes from energy transition and efficiency projects.
• Energy and Decarbonation Audit Energy audits and decarbonation assessments that establish baseline performance and identify improvement opportunities for buildings and industrial processes.
• Energy Monitoring (Suivi énergétique) Ongoing energy monitoring and tracking service providing continuous visibility into building and facility energy consumption and performance.
• Geothermal Feasibility and Optimization Geothermal energy feasibility studies and system optimization services supporting building decarbonation and renewable energy integration.
• Subsidy Research (Recherche de subventions) Identification of applicable financial incentives, grants, and subsidy programs, plus support accessing those funds for energy transition projects.
• Mechanical Engineering Plans and Estimates Mechanical engineering design, plans, and cost estimates for energy systems in building decarbonation and construction projects.
• Electrical Engineering Plans and Estimates Electrical engineering design, plans, and cost estimates for energy systems in building decarbonation and construction projects.
• Project Management (Gestion de projet) Project management services coordinating energy transition and decarbonation initiatives across the full project lifecycle.
• Construction Site Supervision (Surveillance de chantier) Construction site supervision services ensuring energy-efficient systems are installed and commissioned according to design specifications.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Groupe tbmaestrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Akonovia acquired a majority stake in Groupe tbmaestro. Together, the two companies create a structuring ecosystem in sustainable building and asset performance between Quebec and France. This partnership combines Akonovia's energy transition expertise with tbmaestro's capabilities.
• AmmcocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Ammco joins Akonovia and tbmaestro in forming a complete solution for sustainable building and asset performance in Quebec and France. The three companies unite to offer comprehensive services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: International engineering and consulting firm with dedicated energy and building performance services. Competes with Akonovia on institutional and healthcare decarbonation mandates, but offers full multi-disciplinary engineering alongside its sustainability practice.
• Johnson Controls: Building technologies and energy efficiency provider offering commissioning, energy monitoring, and sustainability services. Overlaps with Akonovia in building performance optimization, ISO-aligned energy management, and HVAC-related energy efficiency.
• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Large Canadian engineering services firm with energy, nuclear, and sustainability practices. Competes with Akonovia on large institutional and infrastructure decarbonation mandates, particularly where engineering and energy advisory overlap in Quebec and broader Canada.
• WSP Global: Global engineering services firm with a substantial energy, sustainability, and decarbonation practice for buildings and infrastructure. Overlaps with Akonovia across energy modeling, commissioning, and sustainability advisory, but operates at vastly greater scale and as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with significant building energy services and decarbonation advisory practices. Competes with Akonovia in energy management systems, M&V, and sustainability advisory, though at enterprise scale with hardware-anchored offerings.
• ENGIE: Global energy services company with deep building decarbonation, energy advisory, and facility management capabilities. Highly relevant as an incumbent in the same Quebec/European markets where Akonovia operates, though with vastly broader infrastructure and financing capabilities.

Direct peers

• EXP Services: Canadian engineering and consulting firm with a Quebec presence and building performance / sustainability services. Comparable to Akonovia in regional focus, client segments (education, healthcare, real estate), and energy engineering offerings.
• ECONOLER: Quebec-based consulting firm focused on energy efficiency, demand-side management, and energy transition advisory. Highly comparable to Akonovia in mission (decarbonation, energy efficiency advisory) and Quebec institutional client base.
• Pageau Morel: Quebec MEP engineering and energy efficiency consulting firm specializing in mechanical/electrical design, commissioning, and energy performance for buildings. Closely aligned with Akonovia's mechanical plans, commissioning, and energy modeling service lines.
• BBA Consultants: Quebec-based engineering firm providing energy, industrial, and sustainability consulting across Canada. Directly comparable to Akonovia in scale, geography, and service mix, including energy efficiency and decarbonation work for institutional and industrial clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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