Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions in Kitchener, ON
Chung & Vander Doelen Engineering (CVD) is a PEO licensed consulting firm founded in 2000 to deliver expert engineering services to public and private sector clients. Our team combines over 50 years of collective experience in Ontario with trained technical staff capable of making critical field decisions without project delays. We prioritize fairness to all stakeholders, ensuring client confidence through transparent practices. Timely communication and reporting are central to our commitment to project success, supported by a reputation for resolving complex engineering challenges. Our expertise spans geotechnical, environmental, hydrogeological, and construction inspection disciplines, serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential sectors.We specialize in foundation design, slope stability assessments, groundwater management, and environmental site remediation. Our certifications with OACETT, CCIL, APGO, and PEO underscore our technical authority. By integrating local knowledge with rigorous engineering principles, we provide tailored solutions for high-rise developments, transportation infrastructure, and land-use projects. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our client-focused approach and adherence to industry standards.
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydrogeology
Environmental Projects
Inspections and Testing
Construction Inspection
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined engineering experience in Ontario.
- Our trained technical staff make sound field decisions without project delays.
- We prioritize timely communication and reporting for project success.
- We are PEO licensed with certifications from OACETT, CCIL, and APGO.
- Our team specializes in resolving complex engineering challenges.
Associations and certifications
- Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL)
- Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO)
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Our geotechnical team conducts subsurface investigations and risk assessments for site development. We design shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, and slope stability solutions. Services include pavement analysis, underpinning recommendations, and construction monitoring to ensure structural integrity for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.
Hydrogeology
Led by a certified hydrogeologist with 30+ years of experience, we provide groundwater supply investigations, dewatering solutions, and MOECC permit applications. Our expertise includes urban/rural land development assessments, contaminated site investigations, and regional watershed planning to support sustainable water resource management.
Environmental Projects
We conduct Phase I/II environmental site assessments and remediate contaminated industrial, commercial, and residential properties. Services include underground storage tank removal, spill assessment, excess soil management, and preparation of Records of Site Conditions. Our team complies with Ontario Regulation 153/04 requirements for regulatory approvals.
Inspections and Testing
Our CCIL-certified technicians perform field compaction testing, concrete/mortar sampling, and structural steel inspections. We monitor asphalt placement, reinforce steel placement, and conduct non-destructive testing using Schmidt hammers and thermal imaging. Services support quality control for foundations, roadways, and building envelope systems.
Construction Inspection
We provide on-site inspection for foundation systems, retaining walls, and building envelope components. Our team verifies compliance with design drawings during construction, including waterproofing, insulation, and structural steel installations. We issue certification letters confirming construction compliance with engineering specifications.
Questions
What engineering disciplines does CVD specialize in?
We specialize in geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, environmental site assessments, and construction inspection services for public and private sector projects.
Are your engineers licensed in Ontario?
Yes, we hold a Certificate of Authorization from Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and maintain certifications with OACETT, CCIL, and APGO.
What types of construction projects do you support?
We serve commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, and transportation projects including high-rise buildings, subdivisions, and infrastructure developments.
Can you handle environmental remediation projects?
Yes, our team conducts Phase I/II environmental assessments, contaminated site remediation, and prepares Records of Site Conditions per Ontario regulations.
Do you provide on-site construction monitoring?
Yes, our CCIL-certified technicians perform field inspections for foundations, retaining walls, structural steel, and building envelope systems during construction.
How do you ensure project communication?
We prioritize timely reporting and maintain direct communication channels with clients to address issues promptly and maintain project timelines.
Reviews (1)
George Vukelich
Aug 13, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Prompt and quality service at a competitive cost. Highly recommended.
Prompt and quality service at a competitive cost. Highly recommended.
