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Our Services

We provide structural engineering services focused on clarity, constructability, and coordination with other trades. Based in Chilliwack, we work with architects, contractors, and owners throughout the Fraser Valley and Vancouver. We also complete projects across British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the United States. Our focus is on keeping installation smooth and avoiding conflicts down the line. If you think we’d be a good fit for your team, please reach out.

Structural Assesments

We provide detailed structural assessments for existing buildings, helping owners, architects, and contractors understand the condition and capacity of their structures. Whether evaluating aging facilities, identifying deficiencies, or reviewing modifications, our assessments offer clear recommendations to support safe renovations and upgrades. Our work across BC reflects our practical approach, combining code knowledge with on-site realities to give clients confidence in the path forward.

Structural Assesments

We provide detailed structural assessments for existing buildings, helping owners, architects, and contractors understand the condition and capacity of their structures. Whether evaluating aging facilities, identifying deficiencies, or reviewing modifications, our assessments offer clear recommendations to support safe renovations and upgrades. Our work across BC reflects our practical approach, combining code knowledge with on-site realities to give clients confidence in the path forward.

Consulting/Advisory Services

We provide consulting support for architects, contractors, and building owners who need clear structural guidance at any stage of a project. Whether it’s reviewing design options, advising on code compliance, or troubleshooting construction challenges, our advisory services help clients make confident, informed decisions.

Specialty Structural Components

We regularly design pipe supports, ceiling framing systems, mechanical platforms, signage supports, and other architectural elements. These components may be smaller in scale, but they’re just as critical to the success of a project, and we treat them that way.

Masonry Veneer Design

We design masonry veneer systems that are safe, durable, and code-compliant. Our team ensures that veneer attachments, supports, and details integrate seamlessly with the structural frame, protecting both performance and appearance. From small facades to large-scale cladding, we deliver practical solutions tailored to each project.

Residential Structural Engineering

We provide structural engineering services for new custom homes, additions, and major renovations. From foundation design and framing layouts to point load verification and beam sizing, we work closely with homeowners, designers, and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and buildable solutions. Our approach balances code compliance with practical site realities, helping projects move smoothly from permit to construction.

Renovations and Letters

We assist homeowners and contractors with renovation projects that require structural input, including beam design letters, wall removals, and layout changes. Our goal is to provide quick, affordable, and reliable documentation that ensures safety and compliance while allowing projects to move forward without delay. From small residential upgrades to more complex renovations, we deliver clear and practical solutions tailored to each project.

Cold-Formed Steel Design

We have extensive experience in cold-formed steel (steel stud), with a portfolio that includes subway stations, hospitals, schools, daycares, and correctional facilities. We've contributed to the design of three major hospitals and continue to support over ten active steel stud contracting firms across a wide range of complex commercial and institutional projects. Our focus is always on constructability, cost-efficiency, and performance—pushing cold-formed steel to its full potential while staying grounded in practical realities on site.

Structural Steel

We design structural steel systems. When a project demands longer spans, higher loads, or complex support conditions, we utilize structural steel to its full potential. 
We work closely with several structural steel fabricators to ensure our designs are buildable, efficient, and aligned with the architectural intent. That collaboration means fewer surprises in the shop and fewer headaches on site.

And more

Reach out to us to see if we can help you with your next project!

GET IN TOUCH

Mailing: 
12-8465 Harvard Place
Chilliwack, BC, Canada
V2P 7Z5

604 359 5124

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