Structural Engineering Services for Construction & Renovation
P.Eng.-Stamped Load Calculations & Structural Drawings
CanaCore coordinates licensed Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) for structural engineering on construction and renovation projects — load calculations, beam and footing sizing, and stamped structural drawings prepared for permit review that keep your build safe and code-compliant.
What Is Structural Engineering?
Structural engineering applies scientific principles to design buildings and structural systems that safely resist loads from gravity, wind, snow, earthquakes, and occupancy. Licensed Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) calculate forces, size structural members, and ensure compliance with building codes. Whether you're removing a wall, adding a floor, designing a foundation, or building from scratch, structural engineering ensures your project is safe, durable, and code-compliant. Most building permits require stamped structural drawings.
Engineered to code standards
Structural Engineering Applications
Professional engineering for every structural element of your project
Foundation Design
Engineering calculations for footings, slabs, basement walls, and deep foundations.
Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Beam sizing and support design for open-concept renovations and structural modifications.
Second Story Additions
Structural analysis to ensure existing foundation can support additional floors.
Roof & Floor Systems
Joist, truss, and rafter design with load calculations for snow, wind, and occupancy.
Retaining Walls
Engineering for soil retention, drainage, and lateral pressure management.
Seismic & Wind Design
Structural reinforcement for earthquake zones and high-wind regions.
Our Step-by-Step Process
From initial assessment to stamped engineering documents
Project Scope Review
1-2 daysReview architectural plans, site conditions, and specific structural requirements or concerns.
Site Investigation
1-2 daysAssess existing structures, soil conditions, and collect field measurements if needed.
Load Calculations
3-5 daysCalculate dead loads, live loads, snow loads, wind loads, and seismic forces per building code.
Structural Analysis
1 weekAnalyze forces, stresses, and deflections using engineering software and manual calculations.
Member Sizing & Design
1-2 weeksSelect and size beams, columns, footings, and connections to safely carry all loads.
Drawing Preparation
1 weekCreate structural drawings with foundation plans, framing plans, sections, and details.
Engineer Stamp & Delivery
2-3 daysProfessional engineer reviews, stamps, and signs all documents for permit submission.
Engineering Software & Tools
Advanced tools for accurate structural analysis and design
ETABS / SAP2000
Advanced structural analysis software
RISA-3D
Building design and analysis
RAM Structural
Steel and concrete design
AutoCAD / Revit
Structural drawing production
Foundation Design Tools
Footing and slab calculations
Code Reference Libraries
Building code compliance verification
Engineering Standards & Safety
Every design meets rigorous engineering and building code standards
Engineering Standards
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) stamped
- National Building Code compliance
- CSA standards for steel and concrete
- Local jurisdiction requirements
Safety Factors
- Conservative load assumptions
- Material strength verification
- Deflection and vibration limits
- Seismic and wind resistance
Professional Delivery
- Detailed structural drawings
- Complete calculation packages
- Construction specifications
- CanaCore coordination support
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“We needed to remove a load-bearing wall to open our main floor. CanaCore's structural engineer designed the perfect beam solution, provided stamped drawings, and the city approved our permit immediately. The engineer even visited during construction to verify the installation. Highly professional!”
Ready for Professional Structural Engineering?
Get a free consultation with our licensed Professional Engineers. CanaCore connects you with P.Eng. experts who deliver safe, code-compliant structural solutions.
Common questions
When does my project need a structural engineer?
Whenever load is being changed — removing or altering a bearing wall, adding a beam, cutting a large opening, or building an addition. The municipality generally requires stamped engineering drawings for that work, prepared by a licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.).
What does a P.Eng. stamp on the drawings mean?
It means a licensed professional engineer has taken responsibility for the structural design, and it is what a plans examiner looks for on structural work. The stamped drawings show how the beam, footing or connection is sized for the loads it carries.
Does the engineer visit the site?
Structural work often includes site review at key stages to confirm the work is built as designed. What is inside an existing wall or slab is not always known until it is opened, so the design may be confirmed or adjusted once conditions are exposed.
Read before you start
Practical guidance from the CanaCore Guide on this type of work.
- When You Can Renovate Without Blueprints (And When You Can't)When can you renovate without blueprints in Ontario? Cosmetic work vs permits, structural changes, and risks of skipping professional drawings.
- How Much Do Residential Blueprints Cost in Ontario?How much do residential blueprints cost in Ontario? Typical price ranges, cost factors, revisions, and why permit-ready drawings pay off.
- What Drawings Are Required for a Building Permit in Toronto?What drawings does Toronto require for a residential building permit? Site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and engineering—explained for homeowners.
- Blueprint vs Engineering Drawings: What's the Difference?Learn the difference between architectural blueprints and engineering drawings—scope, stamps, and when each is required in Ontario construction.