Seismic Analysis and Retrofitting services in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and throughout the Lower Mainland, BC. Professional structural engineering solutions.
Ensuring your structures meet seismic codes and safety standards with expert retrofit and rehabilitation services to enhance safety and resilience.
We evaluate existing facilities, model a range of events, and outline phased retrofit programs that keep operations running.
Seismic analysis and retrofitting services are critical for existing buildings and facilities throughout Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and the Lower Mainland that may not meet current seismic code requirements. We assess commercial buildings, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, and residential structures to identify seismic deficiencies and develop retrofit solutions.
We support building owners facing seismic upgrade requirements, facilities requiring seismic assessments for insurance or financing, and projects where seismic performance must be verified. Our services help owners understand seismic risks, develop cost-effective retrofit strategies, and implement improvements that enhance building safety while minimizing operational disruption.
We begin by conducting seismic assessments to evaluate existing building performance against current code requirements. We perform detailed structural analysis including non-linear and time-history analyses for critical assets. We identify seismic deficiencies and develop retrofit concepts that address deficiencies while considering operational constraints and budget limitations.
We design phased retrofit programs that allow operations to continue during construction. We develop retrofit solutions tailored to brownfield restrictions, minimizing disruption to existing operations. We prepare peer review packages and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction to ensure retrofit designs meet all code requirements and secure necessary approvals.
Our seismic analysis and retrofit designs comply with the BC Building Code seismic provisions, NBCC seismic requirements, and applicable structural engineering standards. We ensure all retrofits meet or exceed current code requirements and provide adequate seismic performance. Our designs account for site-specific seismic hazards and building-specific response characteristics throughout British Columbia.
Structural analysis, detailing, and life-safety consulting for industrial, commercial, and residential assets.
Comprehensive detailing and connection designs.
Lightweight and cost-efficient solutions for commercial and residential buildings with optimized material usage while maintaining strength and integrity.
Maximizing efficiency in material usage while maintaining strength and integrity through rigorous structural analysis services.
We assess and verify structural safety for new or existing buildings, identifying potential issues before they become costly problems.
HVAC, plumbing, fire, and energy advisory services for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
Plant layouts, stress checks, and construction-ready deliverables for brownfield or greenfield facilities.
NDT, API inspection, and quality assurance services.
Partner with IFEL for professional seismic analysis and retrofitting services in Vancouver and Lower Mainland, BC.