No matter how thorough a design is, real-world site conditions often reveal questions and unforeseen challenges once construction begins. Soil may differ from what the geotechnical report predicted, existing structures may not match old drawings, and trades sometimes encounter conflicts that the plans did not anticipate. Having an engineer available to assess these issues quickly and provide a sound, code-compliant solution keeps the project moving instead of stalling while everyone waits for direction.
Our construction support is built around clear communication and fast turnaround. We work closely with owners, general contractors, and trades across Alberta's residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, providing the documentation and engineered decisions needed to satisfy inspectors and the authority having jurisdiction. The result is fewer delays, less costly rework, and a finished project that is safe, compliant, and built the way it was designed to be.
Construction Support
Our dedicated team of construction professionals and engineers delivers holistic construction support services that identify and resolve problems on site before they become costly. We streamline every aspect of construction to ease complex projects, optimize the budget, assess properties for potential issues, and implement practical, buildable designs for new construction.
Construction support bridges the gap between the engineered drawings and what actually gets built in the field. Our services include shop drawing and submittal review, responding to requests for information (RFIs), site inspections and field reviews, as-built documentation, and engineering support during construction. By keeping a Professional Engineer involved through the build, we help ensure the finished work matches the stamped design intent and meets code.
Our analysis and reviews stem from expertise spanning over a decade, which we leverage in the evaluation of every project we support across Alberta's residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Our Services
Our construction services include but are not limited to the comprehensive offerings designed to ensure robust execution and compliance.
Pre-Construction & Planning
- Architect/Engineer Selection
- Feasibility Assessment
- Value Engineering
- Cost Estimation
Design Validation
- Design Review
- Foundation Design and Pile Installation
- Code Compliance
- Structure Retainment
Execution Management
- Contract and Bid Management
- Construction Scheduling
- Building Inspection
- Commissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our construction support and field engineering services.
What is construction support engineering?
Construction support is the engineering involvement that happens during the build, bridging the gap between the stamped drawings and what gets constructed on site. It includes shop drawing and submittal review, answering requests for information (RFIs), site inspections and field reviews, as-built documentation, and on-call engineering support to keep the project moving.
Why do I need an engineer involved during construction?
Keeping a Professional Engineer engaged through construction ensures the finished work matches the design intent and meets code. It allows field conditions and unforeseen issues to be addressed quickly with engineered solutions, reducing rework, delays, and the risk of non-compliance at inspection.
Do you perform site inspections and field reviews?
Yes. We conduct site inspections and field reviews to confirm that construction is proceeding in accordance with the stamped drawings and applicable codes, and we document our findings so there is a clear record for the owner and the authority having jurisdiction.
Can you review shop drawings and contractor submittals?
Yes. We review shop drawings, submittals, and substitution requests to verify they conform to the design and specifications before fabrication or installation, helping prevent costly errors on site.
What sectors do you provide construction support for?
We support residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects across Alberta, drawing on over a decade of engineering and construction experience to evaluate and guide each build.
Can you respond to design questions that come up during construction?
Yes. Responding to requests for information (RFIs) is a core part of our construction support service. When a question or unforeseen condition arises in the field, we assess it quickly and provide a clear, code-compliant engineered answer so the trades can keep working without lengthy delays.
Do you provide value engineering during construction support?
Yes. Where it adds value, we review the design and proposed methods to find opportunities to reduce cost or improve constructability without compromising safety or code compliance. Value engineering during the build can recover budget and shorten schedules when it is done carefully by experienced engineers.
How does construction support help avoid costly rework?
By catching discrepancies between the design and field conditions early, reviewing submittals before fabrication, and confirming that work conforms to the stamped drawings, we prevent the kind of errors that are expensive to fix after the fact. Keeping an engineer engaged throughout construction is one of the most reliable ways to protect both the budget and the schedule.