Vancouver, BC

Engineering for Vancouver's built environment.

Design Works Engineering's Vancouver office delivers integrated structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering for clients building across Metro Vancouver. We're licensed with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), fluent in the Vancouver Building By-law (VBBL) and the City of Vancouver's permitting process, and embedded in the local construction community — so your project is engineered by people who know the ground it sits on.

What We Do in Vancouver

From early concept through occupancy, our Vancouver team integrates every discipline your project needs — coordinated under one roof, signed and sealed by BC-licensed engineers.

01

Structural Engineering

From wood-frame infill to high-rise concrete towers, our structural team designs efficient, code-compliant frames for Vancouver's full range of building types — including seismic and post-disaster requirements specific to the Lower Mainland. We work directly with architects and contractors from massing through shop drawings, sealed under EGBC.

02

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC, plumbing, and process system design tuned to Vancouver's coastal climate and the BC Energy Step Code. Our Vancouver mechanical engineers size heating, ventilation, and domestic water systems for wet West Coast seasons, mild winters, and the energy-code requirements that come with them.

03

Electrical Engineering

Power distribution, life safety, and low-voltage systems for commercial, multi-family, and institutional projects across Metro Vancouver. CEC- and BC-amendment-fluent, including Vancouver Building By-law specifics.

04

Civil Engineering

Site grading, servicing, stormwater management, and onsite utility design for Vancouver developments. We coordinate with City of Vancouver servicing standards and BC Hydro / FortisBC utility requirements so site approvals don't stall the project.

05

Energy Modelling

Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan, BC Energy Step Code, and NECB-compliant whole-building energy modelling handled in-house. We use industry-standard tools to demonstrate compliance, optimize envelope performance, and support LEED, Zero Carbon Building, and Passive House submittals for Vancouver projects.

06

Building Assessment Reports

Reserve fund studies, due-diligence inspections, and condition assessments for Vancouver buildings. Backed by our purpose-built BAR platform for consistent, defensible reporting that lenders, insurers, and strata councils accept.

07

Fire Protection

Sprinkler, standpipe, and special-hazard system design coordinated with our mechanical drawings. We engage Vancouver Fire Rescue Services early to keep code interpretations clean and inspections on schedule.

08

Lighting Design

Architectural and exterior lighting that meets ASHRAE 90.1 and NECB power-density limits while supporting the architect's intent. Photometrics, control sequences, and emergency lighting coordinated directly with the electrical set.

09

Sustainable Design

LEED, BC Energy Step Code, BOMA BEST, Zero Carbon Building, and Passive House strategy integrated from concept. Our sustainability advisors help Vancouver owners hit certification targets and Zero Emissions Building Plan requirements without expensive late-stage redesigns.

10

Modular Design

Engineering for off-site and modular construction. We coordinate structural connections, MEP rough-ins, and transport loading so modules arrive ready to set on the Vancouver site without surprises.

11

Land Development

From rezoning and subdivision support through detailed servicing design — our land development team navigates City of Vancouver and Metro Vancouver planning, environmental, and engineering review so your site moves through the approvals queue.

12

Inspections

Construction-phase site inspections, field reviews, and commissioning observations. Our Vancouver-based engineers and technologists are on site through key milestones — not just at substantial performance.

13

Surveying & Geomatics

Legal, topographic, and construction surveying through our affiliated geomatics group. Vancouver projects get accurate site data tied to BC's geodetic control network and City of Vancouver datum — no surprises at servicing connection.

14

Rendering & Drafting

In-house 3D visualization and BIM drafting support. From early massing renderings used in DP applications to fully coordinated Revit models, we keep visualization and documentation under one roof.

Get in touch

Talk to our Vancouver team.

Whether you're scoping early concept, mid-permit, or need a second set of eyes on an existing design — we'd like to hear about it.

Vancouver office
5th Floor, 410 West Georgia Street,
Vancouver, BC V6B 1Z3
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Office manager
Trevor Kushner