Building Engineering

What We Do

WalterFedy’s Building Engineering team is leading the way with innovative mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering design, shaping spaces that prioritize sustainability, functionality, and the occupant’s overall health and wellness.

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Services

We don’t just design buildings; we engineer experiences. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless integration with architectural visions, resulting in spaces that inspire and endure. From revitalizing existing structures to pioneering new whole building design concepts, we’re dedicated to building sustainable legacies that enrich communities and empower future generations.

 

Sectors

    • Healthcare
    • Industrial
    • Commercial
    • Auto, Logistics & Manufacturing
    • Institutional
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Food, Pharma Labs & Processing
    • Educational
    • Residential

Mechanical 

Design, documentation and contract administration for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, plumbing, fire protection, renewable energy sources, and building management systems (BAS).

• Building Information Modelling (BIM) 
• Building System Commissioning 
• Compliance Engineering 
• Consulting for Building Operations 
• Energy Audits 
• Energy Modelling 
• Engineering Assessments 
• Feasibility Studies 
• LEED Facilitation 
• Peer Review 

Electrical

Design, documentation and contract administration for electrical systems, emergency systems,  IT, communications, renewable energy sources, UPS, and Building Management Systems (BAS).   

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) 
  • Feasibility Studies and Audits 
  • Arc Flash Studies 
  • Building Systems Commissioning and Compliance 
  • Service and Distribution (medium and low voltage) 
  • Emergency / Standby Power 
  • Equipment Connections 
  • Lighting 
  • Communications and IT 
  • Redundancy and Resiliency Planning 
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 
  • Renewable Energy Technologies 
  • Emergency Systems and Life Safety 
  • LEED Facilitation 
  • Peer Review  

 

Structural

Our structural engineering team has extensive experience working with public- and private-sector clients on both existing and new facilities. We offer a full spectrum of structural engineering services, including:

  • Design of Concrete, Steel Structures, Mass Timber and Masonry Structures
  • Expertise in Structural Engineering Across All Main Building Sectors 
  • Industrial Process Infrastructure
  • Structural Retrofit for Accessibility and Mechanical Upgrades
  • Analysis of Existing Structures and Structural Reinforcing
  • Structural Retrofit for Seismic (LFRS) Upgrades
  • Building Condition Assessments
  • Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures
  • Specialized Structures (cold storage & automotive facilities)
  • Prioritized Capital Cost and Ongoing Maintenance
  • Budget Planning
  • Peer Review

Building Restoration & Capital Planning

Our Restoration team provides services ranging from initial project assessment to contract administration and construction closeout. The team has a large depth of knowledge across engineering disciplines allowing for accurate recommendations and cost-effective designs. We understand that our clients lean on us for our expertise and guidance, and that drives us in our attention to detail. 

  • Building Condition Assessments 
  • Rehabilitation of Concrete and Other Structures 
  • Water/ Leak Testing and Investigation 
  • Roof Review and Replacement 
  • Building Envelope Review and Repairs 
  • Balcony Upgrades and Repairs 
  • Parking Garage Review and Repairs 
  • Waterproofing and Water Mitigation 
  • Prioritized Capital Cost and Maintenance Planning 
  • Accessibility Audits 
  • Reserve Fund Studies  
Building Restoration

Contact Us

Our team of engineers, technologists, and support staff brings a wealth of expertise to every project, spanning commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and institutional sectors. Whether it’s optimizing energy efficiency or leveraging advanced technologies, we’re committed to creating spaces that adapt and evolve with the needs of tomorrow.

Dave Thompson

General Manager, Hamilton Office, Partner
Dave Thompson

Dave Thompson

General Manager, Hamilton Office, Partner

Throughout his career, Dave has provided mechanical engineering and project leadership experience for numerous commercial, educational, healthcare, and recreation projects. Dave has been responsible for the management of mechanical and electrical engineering divisions for multiple firms, overseeing the design, implementation, and coordination of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing and drainage, fire protection, DDC controls; and project management of diverse teams on a wide range of projects. Dave possesses extensive healthcare project experience, including work for McMaster University Medical Centre, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and St. Peter’s Hospital. In addition to healthcare projects, Dave has broad project experience working for McMaster University, Mohawk College, and the City of Hamilton.

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Mark Campbell

General Manager, Toronto Office, Partner
Mark Campbell

Mark Campbell

General Manager, Toronto Office, Partner

Mark has over 18 years of structural design and project management experience for a variety of structures including healthcare facilities, large industrial facilities, multi-tenant residential developments, emergency service buildings, community centres, arenas, and educational institutions. He enjoys the challenge of finding innovative solutions for building design to meet the client’s overall vision while working with the entire project team to create a safe and efficient structural design. Mark has many years of design experience with the different types of structural materials and codes including structural steel, mass timber, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and masonry structures.

Mark excels at leading structural teams and multi-disciplinary engineering teams on projects of various scopes and size and has experience leading projects with construction costs ranging from $1M to $600M. He has experience leading engineering delivery within various project delivery methods including classic design-bid-build projects, but also design-build, design-build-finance-maintain, P3, and IPD. Mark has experience working for a variety of clients including owner, contractor and architectural clients and understands the importance of delivering prompt engineering services to meet the needs each client type.

Mark is currently the Structural Practice Leader and the General Manager of WalterFedy’s Toronto office.

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Tyler Bowman

Business Unit Leader, Engineering Services, Partner
Tyler Bowman

Tyler Bowman

Business Unit Leader, Engineering Services, Partner

Tyler Bowman is the Director of Engineering Services at WalterFedy. As head of a large, multi-discipline complement of engineering professionals, Tyler drives innovation efforts and offers steady mentorship in support of his team’s growth. Backed by an extensive portfolio of complex projects in the public and private sector, Tyler’s strengths include project leadership, identifying design and construction efficiencies, relationship management, budget and schedule control, and quality assurance.

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Tricia Smith

General Manager, Western Canada, Partner
Tricia Smith

Tricia Smith

General Manager, Western Canada, Partner

Since joining WalterFedy, Tricia has provided design and project management expertise on a number of high-profile projects in the educational and commercial building sectors, including the warehouse renovation project currently underway at McMaster Innovation Park, the Waterloo Campus Expansion and new Cambridge Campus for Conestoga College, and the Waterloo Region History Museum, among many others. She is experienced in project management of interdisciplinary projects with accelerated schedules. In 2023, Tricia relocated to Calgary to open our Western Canada office.

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Melissa Fishman

Electrical Team Manager, Partner
Melissa Fishman

Melissa Fishman

Electrical Team Manager, Partner

Melissa is a knowledgeable Engineer and Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects in a variety of sectors, including commercial, community/municipal, healthcare, education, and multi-residential. Driven by a philosophy of holistic design and client satisfaction, Melissa excels in revitalizing, building, and developing projects to achieve a high level of success for all stakeholders. She’s known to clients for her exceptional management of multidisciplinary projects in the municipal sector, including mechanical/electrical renovations, lighting retrofits, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and net carbon zero buildings. A strategic and respected leader, Melissa inspires collaboration within her project teams through communication, commitment, teamwork, and mentorship.

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Russ Parnell

Structural Team Manager, Partner
Russ Parnell

Russ Parnell

Structural Team Manager, Partner

Russ has over a decade of structural design and project management experience with multi-use facilities, residential developments, parking structures, post-secondary institutions, and healthcare facilities. He has experience in the design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, precast concrete, masonry, and timber structures and brings a combination of advanced technical skills, sound engineering judgment, and a practical approach to design and construction.

Russ is known to clients for his commitment to delivering successful project outcomes, and he takes pride in providing sound and efficient structural solutions to complex design challenges. He understands that it takes an effective team to do great work, and actively supports collaboration, teamwork, and common goals across the design and construction team. He has successfully led teams in the structural design of large, complex, multi-phased projects; met accelerated schedules; and provided value through both practical and innovative design approaches.

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Andrew Portengen

Mechanical Team Manager, Senior Associate
Andrew Portengen

Andrew Portengen

Mechanical Team Manager, Senior Associate

As Team Manager of our Mechanical practice, Andrew uses his mechanical design expertise and people management skills to continuously improve project delivery by the group. He has extensive experience in plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC design. Andrew’s experience includes mechanical design for buildings in the municipal, education, healthcare, institutional, residential, and industrial sectors.

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Patrick Darby

Energy & Carbon Team Manager, Partner
Patrick Darby

Patrick Darby

Energy & Carbon Team Manager, Partner

Patrick has been at the forefront of driving decarbonization and net-zero initiatives in both retrofits and new construction, significantly contributing to the advancement of sustainable practices within the building industry. His wealth of practical knowledge spans planning, design, construction, building operations, and sustainable methodologies.

As a Partner and Team Manager of our Energy and Carbon Solutions group, Patrick seamlessly integrates his mechanical design expertise with a deep understanding of current and emerging sustainable practices. He leads his team in spearheading initiatives focused on Energy Audits, Engineering Studies, Energy and GHG planning, thermal and electrical metering, conceptual and schematic engineering design, and measurement and verification services across diverse sectors and project scopes.

Patrick’s technical proficiency and leadership capabilities enable him to comprehend client objectives and champion their journey toward sustainable transformation, supporting both short- and long-term initiatives in the pursuit of decarbonization and net-zero targets.

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