Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Solutions in Burnaby
Tides Consulting is a structural engineering firm specializing in the design of structural systems for buildings, civil structures, and bridges. Founded in 2011, we operate from offices in Burnaby and Kelowna, British Columbia, and serve clients across Canada. Our approach prioritizes treating every project with equal importance, understanding client needs to foster their success, retaining top industry talent, and staying at the forefront of industry advancements through continuous education. We assign a Principal Structural Engineer to each project from start to completion, ensuring consistent quality and innovative, economical designs that meet functional requirements and endure over time.Our expertise spans residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, marine, and environmental sectors, utilizing materials like timber, steel, concrete, and cold-formed steel. With 25 years of experience, our founder, Tarek, leads a team fluent in advanced engineering software and committed to client-centric solutions. We also provide forensic investigations, geotechnical services, and building envelope consulting, addressing challenges from vibration analysis to seismic upgrades while maintaining compliance with evolving codes and standards.
Services
Structural Engineering
Building Assessment
Specialty Engineering
Vibration Analysis
Seismic Upgrades
Geotechnical Services
Forensic Investigations
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We assign a Principal Structural Engineer to every project for consistent oversight.
- Our team has 25+ years of experience in diverse structural materials and sectors.
- We utilize advanced software like STAAD Pro and ANSYS for complex modeling.
- We prioritize client needs through tailored, code-compliant solutions.
- We maintain industry leadership through continuous education and training.
Services
Structural Engineering
Tides Consulting specializes in structural system design for buildings, bridges, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers create innovative, economical solutions using materials like steel, concrete, and timber. We ensure structures meet functional requirements and comply with current codes while providing long-term durability and safety.
Seismic Upgrades
We assess and upgrade existing buildings to meet modern seismic standards. Our team uses advanced techniques like FRP materials to strengthen structures, preserving capital assets while ensuring compliance with evolving building codes across British Columbia and Alberta.
Vibration Analysis
Our engineers analyze excessive vibrations in office buildings and industrial facilities using finite element modeling. We identify resonance risks and provide solutions to prevent equipment malfunctions and tenant discomfort, ensuring structural integrity in healthcare and manufacturing environments.
Forensic Investigations
Tides Consulting investigates structural failures for insurance claims, combining engineering expertise with business insights. We identify root causes of collapses, cracks, or deflections and recommend cost-effective remediation strategies for buildings, bridges, and sidewalks.
Geotechnical Engineering
We conduct site investigations and geotechnical assessments for residential and commercial projects. Our services include foundation design, slope stability analysis, and soil testing to ensure safe, code-compliant construction on diverse terrains across Canada.
People
Tarek
Founder & Director of Engineering
Tarek has 25+ years of engineering experience and founded Tides Consulting in 2011. He specializes in structural design across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and holds a Ph.D. in FRP materials for seismic upgrades. A registered professional engineer in four provinces, he leads client-focused projects nationwide.
Questions
What services does Tides Consulting offer?
We provide structural engineering, building assessments, seismic upgrades, vibration analysis, geotechnical services, and forensic investigations for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Where does Tides Consulting operate?
We serve clients across Canada from offices in Burnaby and Kelowna, British Columbia.
What industries does Tides Consulting specialize in?
We work with residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, marine, and environmental sectors, handling projects from small renovations to large-scale infrastructure.
How does Tides Consulting ensure project quality?
Each project is led by a Principal Structural Engineer, ensuring consistent oversight and adherence to innovative, code-compliant design standards.
What makes Tides Consulting unique?
Our founder has 25+ years of experience, and we combine advanced software like ANSYS with client-focused solutions to address complex engineering challenges.
Reviews (1)
Adam Baron
Feb 01, 2021
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Very knowledgeable, professional engineer. Tarek is a helpful problem solver. I recommend his company for all your structural engineering needs
