BUILDING Structures
Buildings With Impact
With your needs at the forefront, ISL’s Structural Engineering Buildings group delivers all types of designs for buildings structures—from a minimal visual impact approach, through to fully exposed and detailed steel, concrete and wood construction. Our buildings engineering services include schematic and detailed design, structural drawings and specifications, construction administration and project management.
We work with the project team and client to deliver value throughout a structure’s life cycle using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and other computer-aided design systems to leverage technology and efficiently manage contract documents, project costs, construction and facility operations.
With LEED® Accredited structural engineering buildings experience, we set a benchmark for sustainable design. We have designed diverse, award-winning buildings and structures for government and corporate clients that play into natural and built surroundings. Our integrated teams create impactful buildings and structures that people want to experience.
ISL’s buildings engineers are dedicated to being industry leaders bringing big picture thinking to detailed solutions in all our projects. Our structural team strives for technical excellence while priding themselves on timely, cost effective, constructible, clever detailing.
What We Do
Base Building Structures
Comprehensive structural solutions for commercial, institutional, recreational, residential, industrial, and hospitality developments—providing safe, efficient, and enduring foundations for every type of building.
Landscape Elements
Structural design for retaining walls, canopies, site features, and other built elements that integrate seamlessly with outdoor spaces.
Renovations
Engineering support for modifying and upgrading existing structures, balancing modern needs with building integrity.
Tenant Improvements
Customized structural modifications that adapt spaces to new tenants, uses, or layouts without compromising safety.
Change of Use
Assessment and redesign of structures to safely accommodate new occupancies, loads, or building functions.
Buildings Structural Component Design
Design of key structural components—such as foundations, slabs, and frames—to ensure strength, performance, and constructability.
Equipment Support / Screening
Structural solutions for supporting heavy equipment, mechanical systems, or screens while maintaining building performance and aesthetics.
Peer Reviews
Independent technical reviews that verify code compliance, safety, and constructability of structural designs.
Code Variances
Expert guidance in developing and justifying alternative solutions where strict code compliance is not practical.
Building Condition Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations of existing structures to identify risks, maintenance needs, and opportunities for upgrades.
Featured Projects
Moxy Banff Hotel
Banff, AB
408 Wood Multifamily
Whitehorse, YT
