Structural Renovation
Repair, renovation, addition, opening, steel and concrete fixes, and masonry rehab.
Ontario permits, existing buildings, and structural engineering
Structural, forensic, and rehabilitation engineering for Ontario projects. Permits, existing buildings, temporary works, and restoration.
Asvakas helps owners, contractors, and consultants move from early assessment to permit review and field support across Ontario.
20+Years Experience
150+Projects Completed
4.8/5Client Satisfaction
98%Success Rate
Our Services
Ontario-first services for codes, inspections, rehabilitation, and delivery
From OBC permit documents and field review to facade restoration, parking garage assessment, temporary works, and forensic reporting, our Canada team is structured around real Ontario project needs.
Structural Engineering
Structural Design
Permit-ready structural design for steel, concrete, timber, masonry, and mixed systems under OBC, NBC, and CSA standards.
Supervision & Consultancy
Peer review, PEO General Review, field observations, consultant coordination, and condition-based engineering advice.
OBC Compliance Inspections
Exterior Building Inspection
OBC Part 11 existing building inspections, condition assessment, and building permit filing.
Parking Structure Assessment
Structural condition surveys, repair planning, and permit documentation for parking structures.
Sidewalk & Exterior Works
Sidewalk inspection, restoration, and repair with safe and code-compliant pedestrian solutions.
Temporary Works Engineering
Bridge & Building Erection Plans
Detailed erection staging, sequencing, and structural support design for buildings and bridges.
Water Diversion & Cofferdams
Temporary works engineering for watercourse rerouting, cofferdam design and stabilization.
Bridge Demolition & Removal
Safe, code-compliant bridge dismantling with detailed demolition methodology and logistics.
Specialty Engineering
Roof Repair & Safety
Roof dunnage, safety railings, parapets, bulkhead renovation, and roof system repair.
Anchorage & Connection
Design of concrete anchors, steel/wood connections, brick masonry anchorage systems.
Formwork Design
Slab formwork, sidewalk overhead protection, and renovation formwork engineering.
Forensic Engineering
Forensic Structural Investigation
On-site investigation of structural distress, collapse, or unexpected movement to determine root cause.
Failure Analysis & Expert Reports
Detailed technical analysis of structural failures for insurance claims, legal proceedings, and code compliance disputes.
Expert Witness & Testimony
Professional engineering testimony and expert witness services for construction litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Construction Services
Cost Estimation
Accurate quantity takeoffs and cost projections for structural scopes, helping owners and contractors budget with confidence.
Project Scheduling
Comprehensive construction schedules and critical path analysis to keep complex structural projects on track from start to finish.
Construction Administration
On-site engineering oversight and shop drawing review throughout construction to ensure structural compliance.
We work at the intersection of code compliance, constructability, and existing-building reality — helping projects move from assessment to permit to site completion.
Proven Engineering Quality
Strong permit packages, clear scopes, and technically grounded designs for Ontario municipalities and review teams.
On-Time Delivery
Reports, permit responses, and engineering deliverables managed around construction and municipal deadlines.
Safety First Approach
Every recommendation is shaped by OBC, CSA standards, OHSA obligations, and occupant/public safety.
Modern Engineering Solutions
We focus on practical solutions for aging buildings, phased repairs, and tight urban sites.
Featured Projects
Representative work across facade renewal, mixed-use design, retrofit, and code-driven rehabilitation.
How We Work
Our Ontario Project Workflow
A practical sequence built around assessment, approvals, and construction support.
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Assess & Scope
We review existing conditions, risks, and municipal triggers so the engineering scope matches the real building and approval path.
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Design & Permit
We prepare calculations, drawings, and code responses aligned with OBC, municipal review comments, and contractor coordination.
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Review & Support Construction
We stay involved through field review, deficiency follow-up, shop drawing review, and closeout documentation.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Feedback from owners, boards, developers, and contractors who needed practical Ontario engineering support.
Blog
Ontario and Canada structural engineering guides
Explore practical articles on OBC compliance, facade and balcony reviews, bridge works, temporary structures, heritage rehabilitation, and forensic engineering in Canadian conditions.
