Located at the base of the Coast Mountains and bordered by the Fraser River, Chilliwack combines floodplain soils, agricultural land, and growing hillside development in areas like Promontory and Sardis. Structural design here often means balancing variable soil conditions, high rainfall exposure, and residential expansion in both rural and urban settings.

Vancouver’s dense urban environment, coastal exposure, and high seismic classification create a different structural landscape. Projects frequently involve tight lot constraints, multi-storey construction, complex tenant improvements, and steel framing systems designed to meet rigorous seismic and durability requirements in a marine climate.

Nestled at the confluence of the Fraser and Coquihalla Rivers, Hope experiences heavy rainfall and mountainous terrain. Structural design in this region frequently considers slope stability, snow loading, and high moisture exposure, especially for custom homes and smaller commercial buildings.

Abbotsford sits on elevated terrain above the Fraser Valley floodplain, with a mix of clay soils and agricultural land reserves. Rapid residential growth and light industrial development mean structural projects often involve custom homes, tenant improvements, and commercial framing designed for both seismic and durability performance in a wet coastal climate.

Kamloops has a drier climate and sits within a river valley surrounded by hills and rocky terrain. Expansive soils and temperature variation can influence foundation design, while residential and commercial projects often contend with sloped sites and more extreme seasonal loading conditions compared to the Lower Mainland.

The Fraser Valley stretches from Langley through Chilliwack and beyond, characterized by fertile floodplain soils, agricultural land, and rapid residential growth. Structural projects across the Valley often require attention to soft soil conditions, seismic performance under BCBC 2024, and durability considerations in a high rainfall environment.