Service
Masonry Engineering
Risk-focused masonry investigation, restoration planning, and field verification for heritage and institutional assets.
Service Scope
Our specialty in masonry engineering includes investigation and diagnosis of masonry issues. We have particular experience in historical masonry buildings and have worked extensively on the restoration of prestigious buildings in Alberta including the Alberta Legislature Building, McDougall School, the Bowker Building, the Lieutenant Governors Residence, and the Provincial Museum.
Project Context
Assignments often involve occupied heritage or institutional sites where sequencing, safety, and long-term durability requirements must be managed together.
Common Failure Patterns
- Cracking, displacement, and moisture intrusion in facades and parapets
- Deterioration caused by freeze-thaw cycling and deferred maintenance
- Localized stability concerns at shelf angles, lintels, and copings
- Progressive distress in occupied buildings with phased repair constraints
Investigation Toolbox
- Visual condition and distress mapping
- Material and interface review for moisture pathways
- Targeted repair detailing and sequencing strategy
- Construction-phase technical review and compliance checks
Methods and Standards
We combine forensic review, durability-focused repair detailing, and phased implementation planning to support technically sound and constructible masonry restoration programs.
Outcomes and Deliverables
We provide prioritized deficiency documentation, restoration specifications, tender support, and field review observations so repairs can be executed with quality control and long-term performance intent.
Selected Masonry Projects
