Our Engineering Services
Engineering Simplicity Objectively.
Structural Engineering
We have experience in many types of projects, enabling our engineers to design unique solutions that meet your specific requirements.
Industrial
Design, Review & Certification
- Overhead Cranes & Runways
- Equipment Pits
- Roof Capacity Analysis
- Jib Cranes
- Lift Beams & Supports
- Rigging & Hoisting
- Mezzanines & Catwalks
- Concrete, Steel, Wood, Aluminum
3D Design & FEA
Solidworks 3D CADD and Finite Element Analysis
Machine Moves
Procedures and certification.
Standards & Regulations
- Ontario Health & Safety Act
- Ontario Building Code
- Ontario Regulation for Industrial Establishments
- Ontario Regulation for Construction Projects
- Limit States Design of Steel Structures
- Strength Design Aluminum
- Engineering Design in Wood
- Concrete Design
- CSA & CWB Welding Standards
- Industry Best Practices
Construction
Project Support, Engineering & Drafting
- On-site Problem Solving & Support
- Miscellaneous Structural Design
- Certified Design Drawings
- Certified Fabrication/Shop Drawings
- Welding Design
- Rigging & Critical Lift Reviews
- Project Management
- Construction Reviews
Standards, Regulations & Codes Used
- Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations
- Ontario Building Code
- Ontario Regulation for Construction Projects
- Limit States Design of Steel Structures
- Strength Design Aluminum
- Engineering Design in Wood
- Concrete Design
- CSA Z150 & Z150.3 Mobile Cranes
- CSA Z259 Fall Protection Standards
- CSA C225 Aerial Devices & CSA B354 MEWP
Fabrication
Economical Solutions
- Structural Steel Connections Design
- Detail & Design Review
- Preparation & Review of Shop/Fabrication Drawings
- Consultation with Structural Designers
- 3D SolidWorks Modelling
- Projects ranging from racking to large buildings
- Elimination of extra materials and labour
- Alternate solutions to reduce fabrication time
Standards, Regulations & Codes Used
- Handbook of Steel Construction
- CSA S16-09 – Design of Steel Structures
- CSA S157 – Strength Design in Aluminum
- CSA W59 – Welded Steel Construction
- CSA W47 – Fusion Welding of Steel Company Certification
Inspections and Testing
Extensive experience with many types of equipment allows us to identify defects and potential problems before they become an issue.
Mobile Cranes & Equipment
Inspections
- Annual Inspections – Structural, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Operational
- 10 yr. MEWP Structural Inspection
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – Visual, Dye-Penetrant, Magnetic Particle
- Special Inspections for Damaged or Shock Loaded Equipment
- Training and Consulting
- Accident Investigation
Engineering & Certification
- Stability Testing
- MOL Order Reviews/Sign-Off
- Certificate of Compliance
- Modification Design
- Lanyard Attachment Points
- Fall Protection
- Crane De-Rating
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Certified Repair Recommendations
- Damaged Components
- Broken Components
- Bent Booms
- Outriggers
- Cracked Welds
- Auxiliary Equipment
Types of Equipment
- Aerial Devices
- Mobile Cranes
- Articulating Boom Cranes (Knuckle Booms)
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)
- Digger Derricks
- Various Truck-Mounted Hydraulic Equipment
Drop & Load Testing
- Static Load/Pull Testing
- Dynamic Drop Testing
- Stability Testing of Various Equipment (cranes, forklifts, etc.)
- Certification to various standards and test methods
- On-site Testing
- Custom Design Test Procedures
Ambulance & ERU Certified Testing & Consulting
- Performance Testing
- Sound Levels
- Load Testing of Components
- Centre of Gravity Location
- Reports comply with Ministry of Health performance standard
- Working with industrty leaders and suppliers to ensure certification readiness
Fall Protection
Design of safe, custom fall protection that meets the rigorous and changing requirements of the CSA Z259 Standards and Provincial Regulations. Our specialized engineers will work with you to identify the hazard, remove the fall hazard where possible, design solutions to meet your needs and provide implementation of fall protection.
Their fall protection paperwork has never been denied in the field.
Requirements
- Fall protection is required if a worker has the potential to fall more than 3 m (10 ft).
- Proper equipment and usage can prevent lost time, revenue loss and deaths from falls.
Custom Design
- Horizontal Lifelines (HLL)
- Vertical Lifelines (VLL)
- Anchorages & Structural Engineering of Anchorage Supports
- Tie Off Points
- Guardrails & Platforms
- Modifications to Existing Systems
Engineering Support
- Inspections and Certification of Installed Fall Arrest Systems
- Periodic Structural & Equipment Inspections
- Assessment of Component Compatibility
- Development of New Work Procedures
- Post Fall Damage Assessment
- Project Management of Fabrication & Installation
- On-Site Review & Consulting
Consulting
Expert Witness
Qualified as an expert in the areas of:
- Fall Protection
- Mobile Cranes and Equipment
- Workplace Incidents
- Structural Engineering
Investigations
- Immediate Response
- Forensic Engineering Investigation
- Opinion Investigations
- Structural Failure Analysis
- Detailed Reports for use in Legal Proceedings
- Litigation Support
Reviews
- Compliance Reviews
- Procedure Reviews
- Work Practice
- Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews
Latest Projects
The Well Design
Design of a fluid diffuser structure with underground installation using a tower crane.
Elevator Retrofit
Structural building modifications of a 150-year old timber building for the installation of a new man-lift.
Rooftop Crane
Design, fabrication drawings and site review of a temporary steel frame and shoring for a rooftop mounted mobile crane for use during renovation construction of a multistory building.
Stability Test
A custom testing procedure designed for a truck chassis mounted with a mobile crane and elevating work platform for use on road and rail.
Railcar Platform
An offload platform consisting of eight platforms, each with a load arm and gangway to connect to each railcar, seven walkways connecting the platforms, two fixed ladders and a main access stair.
Lanyard Testing
Collaborative project to study and evaluate the effect of wear, environmental degradation and work environment on fall protection lanyard strength.