Structural Engineering
Every structure we design carries the weight of our expertise and the strength of our commitment.
What We Do
OUR CORE EXPERTISE
PRI delivers comprehensive structural engineering solutions for a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally. We pride ourselves on a seamless, multi-disciplinary in house approach, integrating structural design with our environmental and engineering teams. This collaborative model significantly enhances coordination and reduces reliance on external sub-consultants, streamlining project delivery for our clients. From conceptual planning and detailed design to construction administration and field reviews, our team provides innovative, cost-effective, and durable solutions. We are experienced in working with municipalities, First Nations communities, and private sector clients in commercial, industrial, and resource industries, ensuring every project meets rigorous quality standards and timelines.
- Building assessment reports, feasibility designs and conceptual planning
- Seismic upgrade assessment and design
- Structural building analysis and design
- Foundation design for various foundation systems.
- Crane system design
- Equipment support structures
- Equipment foundations for static and dynamic equipment
- Tank design
- Pre-engineered steel building foundation design
- Tilt up concrete wall panel lifting and shoring design
- Repairs/ upgrades or building modifications
- Preparation of construction design documents
- Contract administration
- Inspection of construction works
- Review of shop drawings, preparation of fabrication details
- Liaison with contractor for resolution of field issues
- Inspection and certification of pre-Engineered steel building erection
Property & Buildings
BUILT TO PERFORM. ENGINEERED FOR THE PEOPLE INSIDE.
This is PRI’s broadest and most diverse sector. Their commercial and multifamily building practice covers retail, office, and mixed-use buildings up to six storeys, with expertise across a full range of construction materials including timber, steel, tilt-up concrete, cast-in-place concrete, and masonry. We provide shallow, raft, and deep foundation design tailored to site-specific conditions, and handle both new construction and renovation/upgrade projects.
- Shopping centers
- Retail and office buildings
- Mixed use residential/office/retail
- Automotive dealerships
- Restaurants
- Light industrial tilt concrete buildings
- Mining buildings and process structures
- Heavy equipment maintenance buildings
- Power termination structures
- Equipment support structures, conveyors, screens
- Airport hangers
- Pre-engineered steel buildings
- Architecturally designed custom homes
- 4 to 6 story apartment/ condo buildings
- Adult living apartment complexes
- Townhouse developments
- School/University Buildings
- Community centers
- Hospital projects
- Churches
- Fire Halls
- Pump Stations
- Sewage lift stations
- Longhouses
- Administration buildings
- Housing projects
- Community centers
- Multipurpose buildings
Transportation & Infrastructure
ENGINEERED TO CARRY THE LOAD, TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
PRI has extensive experience designing pedestrian bridges that balance safety, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal across urban, park, and rural settings. Our bridge capabilities cover the full spectrum of structural types, including light aluminum truss structures, girder-type bridges, and cable-supported structures, as well as bridge and abutment design from the ground up. We provide bridge inspection services to assess existing conditions and structural integrity. On the municipal side, PRI supports local governments through the full lifecycle of essential infrastructure.
- Retaining Wall Design
- Pump Stations, Sanitary Lift Stations
- Water Treatment Facilities, and Culvert Headwalls.
- Pedestrian Bridges
- Swimming pools
- Formwork and shoring
- Pipe bridges
Structural & Forensic Engineering
UNDERSTANDING WHAT WENT WRONG IS THE FIRST STEP TO MAKING IT RIGHT.
When structures fail, the consequences can be profound — for safety, for finances, and for the people and communities affected. Forensic engineering is the disciplined, evidence-based process of understanding exactly what went wrong, why it happened, and what it means going forward. PRI's forensic engineering team brings the investigative rigour, technical depth, and clear communication needed to get to the truth — and to make it count.
- Insurance Claims
- Forensic Engineering
Renovations & Refurbishments
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY EXISTING STRUCTURE
Every existing building has a story — and often, significant untapped potential. PRI's structural design team works with owners, architects, and contractors to assess what's there, understand what's possible, and deliver renovation and refurbishment solutions that breathe new life into existing structures without compromising their integrity or performance.
- New Additions
- Construction Field Reviews
- Seismic Assessment of Existing structures including Schools