Our structural engineers assess foundations, load paths, columns, slabs, and beams for multi-family residential buildings across BC. When a building envelope problem or a preliminary investigation uncovers a structural question, the right engineer is already on the same team.
Structural problems usually start below grade or at the connections that transfer load between elements. Our engineers trace load paths from the roof down through columns, beams, slabs, and into the foundation, identifying where the building is not behaving as designed.
Not all cracking is the same. Shrinkage cracks, settlement cracks, and cracks from structural overload each look different and require different responses. Our engineers read the pattern, identify the probable cause, and tell the council whether a crack is cosmetic, active, or something that needs immediate attention.
Many older strata buildings in BC were designed to seismic standards that pre-date the current BC Building Code. Our engineers can assess a building's lateral load resistance and identify the elements that present the greatest risk, giving the council a clear basis for planning.
A structural assessment is more than a site visit. Our engineers document their findings in a written report sealed by an EGBC-registered structural engineer, with a clear account of what they found, what caused it, and what the council needs to do next. Nothing ambiguous.
How we work
A brief call to understand the concern, the building type, and whether any prior reports or contractor observations are already in hand. We confirm scope before site work begins.
A structural engineer walks the building with the specific concern in mind. They assess the structural elements relevant to the question: foundations, load-bearing elements, connections, cracks, and any areas of visible distress.
The engineer documents cause, severity, and recommended action for each finding. Where remediation is needed, the report gives contractors enough detail to tender the work accurately.
A written, EGBC-sealed report is delivered with a live council presentation. Engineers answer questions directly and stay available as the council plans the remediation.
Building envelope failures, water intrusion, and movement in a strata building often cross discipline lines. Our structural engineers sit in the same office as our building science and geotechnical teams, so when the scope expands, the right engineer steps in and the report stays coherent.
Our structural engineers assess foundations, load paths, columns, slabs, and beams for multi-family residential buildings across BC.Structural engineering for strata
Many structural assessments begin with a flag from a preliminary investigation or a building envelope report. Both services are in-house, so there is no gap between the two stages.
A preliminary investigation scans the full building and surfaces what needs closer attention. If a structural issue surfaces there, the structural engineer steps in with the prior findings already in hand. No restating the problem.
When a council or property manager already has a specific structural concern, a contractor's flagged observation, or an insurer's request, we go straight to the structural scope. Scoping call confirms whether a targeted assessment or a broader review is appropriate.
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A building inspector can flag that something looks wrong. A structural engineer tells you why it is happening, how serious it is, and what work is required to fix it. If a preliminary investigation or building envelope assessment has raised a structural question, that is the point to bring a structural engineer in.
Our engineers walk the building and assess the elements that carry load: foundations, columns, slabs, beams, bearing walls, and connection points. They look at cracking patterns, movement, deflection, and any signs of deterioration. The output is a written assessment with findings and a recommended path forward, sealed by an EGBC-registered engineer.
Yes. Cracking patterns vary significantly by cause: shrinkage, differential settlement, thermal movement, and structural overload each leave different signatures. Our engineers identify the pattern, relate it to the probable cause, and tell you whether the crack is cosmetic, active, or structurally significant before any repair is scoped.
The preliminary investigation gives you the flag; a structural assessment gives you the detail. We pick up from the prior report, confirm the scope on a brief call, and send the right engineer to take a closer look. Because both services are in-house, there is no handoff delay or scope gap between the two stages.
Yes. Many older strata buildings in BC were designed to lower seismic standards than the current BC Building Code requires. Our structural engineers can assess your building's lateral load resistance, identify the most significant vulnerabilities, and provide a plain-language summary the council can use to plan next steps.
Yes, and this is one of the reasons strata corporations choose us. A roof failure that becomes a structural question, or a water intrusion problem that has reached the foundation, does not get handed to a sub-consultant here. Building science, structural, and geotechnical engineers sit under the same roof, so the findings connect and the report is coherent.
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Before a structural assessment, a preliminary investigation scans the whole building and identifies which systems need a closer look. The right starting point for most councils.
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