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Structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, coordinated with the design
Engineering from affiliated firms or your own engineer, coordinated with our drawings so the building works as one set.
Do you need this?
Many projects need engineers: structural for beams, foundations and openings; mechanical for heating, ventilation and plumbing; electrical for power and lighting; sometimes civil, geotechnical or fire protection. We coordinate them so their drawings and ours agree.
How engineering works with us. Engineering is provided by separate, independently licensed engineering firms affiliated with LA Design Inc., or by an engineer of your choice. Each engineer works under their own agreement, professional licence and seal. We coordinate their work with the architectural drawings.
What you receive
- Engineer selection and scoping
- Coordination of structural, mechanical and electrical drawings
- Checks for clashes between disciplines
- One consistent permit package
- Responses to engineering comments from the city
What we need from you
- Project scope and drawings to date
- Any engineer you would like to use
- Known site conditions
- Your schedule
What affects timeline and cost
- Number of disciplines involved
- Building size and complexity
- Soil and site conditions
- Each consultant’s schedule
We cannot promise municipal timelines. Our early-stage fees are on the pricing page.
Where coordination problems usually appear
- Beams that collide with ducts
- Plumbing stacks that fight the layout
- Electrical panel location
- Roof drainage
- Structural openings that conflict with windows
Common questions
Before you start
Who do I sign an engineering agreement with?
Each engineer contracts with you under their own agreement. We do not sign on their behalf.
Can I use my own engineer?
Yes. We will coordinate with them.
Why coordinate through the architect?
One lead reduces conflicts and missed items between disciplines.
Related services
Building permit drawings
Clear, coordinated drawings that show your municipality how the work meets the Ontario Building Code and zoning, with the city’s comments handled through to approval.
Interior alteration / load-bearing wall
Structural openings and layout changes, coordinated with an engineer and documented for the building department.
Construction documents
Detailed drawings and specifications that go beyond permit level, so tenders are comparable and construction questions are answered on paper first.
Let’s talk about your project
Tell us what you have in mind, big or small. We will listen, answer your questions honestly and explain what is likely to be involved. No pressure and no obligation, and you are always welcome to stay in touch.
LA Design Inc. (operating as LA Architects & Partners) · 111 Valleymede Dr, Richmond Hill, ON