Mechanical Engineering

HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems designed for performance, code compliance, and smooth coordination from permit through commissioning.

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS BUILT FOR THE FIELD

IFEL provides reliable and practical mechanical engineering solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential needs.

Our multi-disciplinary advisors work with developers, plant managers, and building officials to de-risk permits, coordinate vendors, and accelerate field installation.

We coordinate early with architects, fabricators, and trade partners to avoid rework when designs move from the screen to the job site.

From feasibility studies through commissioning, our mechanical leads stay embedded so every decision tracks back to schedule, cost, and performance targets.

HVAC, plumbing, and smoke control design

Fire protection systems, sprinklers, and booster systems

Energy management, Step Code, permits, and site reviews

Service Area: Serving Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Delta, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and throughout the Lower Mainland, BC.

SERVICES & CAPABILITIES

HVAC Systems Design

Energy-efficient solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning that optimize comfort, energy consumption, and operational costs for commercial and industrial applications.

We balance energy targets with operator preferences to keep buildings maintainable long after handover.

  • Load calculations aligned with ASHRAE and local energy codes
  • Ventilation, smoke control, and pressurization modeling
  • Commissioning checklists and seasonal tuning support

Plumbing and Drainage

Designing systems that align with local regulations and project needs, including comprehensive water supply, waste management, and drainage system design.

We package calculations, details, and specifications so permitting agencies and installers stay aligned.

  • Domestic hot/cold water routing and redundancy strategies
  • Sanitary, storm, and foundation drainage sizing
  • Grease interceptors, backflow prevention, and sump controls

Fire Protection Systems

From sprinklers to booster systems, we provide comprehensive fire safety system design covering fire sprinklers, booster pumps, and fire protection system design inputs for fire safety plans.

We align with NFPA, FM Global, and local AHJ requirements, with permit packages designed to streamline AHJ review.

  • Wet, dry, deluge, and preaction sprinkler layouts
  • Fire pump, standpipe, and water supply calculations
  • Sequence-of-operations and alarm integration narratives

Custom Equipment Design

Including pumps, compressors, pressure vessel and boiler design support, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and more with complete equipment selection, sizing, and specification services.

Our designers provide fabrication-support drawings and specifications prepared in coordination with fabricators, plus QA documentation to streamline procurement.

  • Pump skid design with fabrication-support drawings
  • Pressure vessel, boiler, and heat exchanger design support and sizing
  • Equipment selection matrix with lifecycle cost comparisons

Material Selection and Specifications

Ensuring long-lasting, durable results for critical project components alongside feasibility studies, conceptual design, permit documents, and site reviews.

We document assumptions, testing requirements, and QA checkpoints so material decisions stay defendable.

  • Lifecycle-focused material takeoffs and bills of material
  • Specification packages that align with procurement strategies
  • Field review notes that capture installed conditions

Energy Management & Advisory

IFEL provides energy management and advisory services for residential towers, commercial buildings, and production facilities across British Columbia.

We support owners and developers in achieving competitive building outcomes that meet BC Step Code and EnerGuide targets without compromising constructability.

  • Step Code and EnerGuide compliance roadmaps
  • Measurement and verification plans tied to utility data
  • Operator training to lock in savings after turnover

Fire Safety Plans & Compliance

We provide fire protection system design inputs and support for Fire Safety Plans (FSPs) for high-rises, propane dispenser stations, chemical facilities, and specialty plants.

Our documentation packages outline occupant loads, evacuation routes, and firefighting provisions, and we coordinate with fire safety consultants to support AHJ review.

  • BC Fire Code / BC Building Code
  • NFC 2018
  • NFPA 1 Fire Code
  • NFPA 13 sprinkler requirements
  • NFPA 30 flammable liquids
  • Local AHJ submittal coordination

Fall Protection Consulting

We help you implement preventive measures that satisfy applicable laws and occupational safety regulations by eliminating hazards at the source and recommending the safest solutions.

Our consultants outline training paths and inspection routines so owners stay audit-ready.

  • Hazard assessments for roofs, process platforms, and loading bays
  • Custom anchor layouts, lifeline specs, and tender-ready drawings
  • Training outlines and inspection routines for facility teams
HOW WE PARTNER

We stay embedded from schematic design through construction administration so owners always have a responsive mechanical partner when field conditions evolve.

Clients lean on us for rapid site support, RFI responses, and documentation updates that keep scopes aligned even when projects accelerate.

Ready to Work With Us?

From HVAC and plumbing to fire protection and energy advisory, our mechanical team can guide every phase of your building or industrial upgrade.