Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Solutions in Vancouver, BC
Founded in 1992, Weiler Smith Bowers Consultant (WSB) Consulting Structural Engineers has built a reputation for delivering high-quality structural engineering solutions to a diverse clientele, including building owners, architects, federal agencies, and contractors. Our expertise spans residential, light industrial, retail, commercial, and institutional building structures, with a focus on integrating structural components seamlessly into holistic architectural designs. We prioritize client responsiveness, technical excellence, and cost-effective solutions, ensuring that each project balances construction costs, lifecycle efficiency, and user flexibility. With over 30 professionals, including designated structural engineers, CAD technicians, and field inspectors, we maintain registrations across multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. states.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through our adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Autodesk Revit Structure, which streamline design processes and enhance interdisciplinary coordination. Principals are directly involved in every project from inception to completion, supported by senior project engineers to ensure continuity and quality. Our team actively contributes to national building code development and remains current with industry trends through continuous education and professional engagement.
Services
Structural Engineering
Residential Projects
Commercial Buildings
Institutional Structures
BIM Modeling
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in structural engineering design.
- Our team uses BIM technology for precise, coordinated project delivery.
- Principals are directly involved in every project from start to finish.
- We maintain professional registrations across 9 North American jurisdictions.
- Our engineers contribute to national building code development committees.
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Our team designs systems in wood, steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete to meet architectural and client requirements. Using BIM technology, we ensure precise coordination and efficient construction documentation.
Residential Projects
Our residential expertise includes multi-family housing, seniors' facilities, and high-rise towers. We deliver cost-effective solutions that balance code compliance with construction practicality. Recent projects include social housing towers and luxury residential developments across British Columbia.
Commercial Buildings
We design structural systems for shopping centers, office complexes, and mixed-use developments. Our engineers optimize tilt-up concrete and steel structures for commercial efficiency. Notable projects include large retail centers and light industrial facilities with complex loading requirements.
Institutional Structures
Our institutional work covers educational facilities, healthcare centers, and government buildings. We engineered Langara College's Science and Technology Building and contributed to hospital renewal projects. These structures require specialized seismic considerations and long-term durability.
BIM Modeling
We utilize Autodesk Revit Structure to create detailed building information models. This technology improves interdisciplinary coordination and reduces construction conflicts. Our BIM approach streamlines project delivery while maintaining technical accuracy for complex structural systems.
People
Darryl J. Bowers
Principal
With 44 years of experience, Darryl specializes in multi-family residential and institutional projects. He holds engineering registrations in five jurisdictions and contributes to structural engineering standards through committee work.
Kevin L. Lemieux
Principal
Kevin brings expertise in tilt-up construction and large steel structures. He has published technical papers on concrete connectors and serves on multiple industry committees related to structural engineering standards.
Lawrence Chan
Principal
Lawrence has 18 years of experience in healthcare and high-rise residential design. He leads software development initiatives at WSB and maintains professional registrations in Canada and the United States.
Questions
What types of projects does Weiler Smith Bowers specialize in?
We specialize in residential, commercial, retail, light industrial, and institutional building structures using wood, steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete systems.
Do you work on large-scale institutional projects?
Yes, we've completed projects like Langara College's Science and Technology Building and hospital renewal projects requiring specialized structural solutions.
What technology does WSB use for design projects?
We use Autodesk Revit Structure for BIM modeling and AutoCAD, improving coordination between disciplines and delivering accurate construction documents.
Are principals involved in every project?
Yes, a principal oversees each project from start to finish, supported by a senior project engineer for continuity and quality assurance.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve British Columbia with projects in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and Coquitlam, maintaining professional registrations across North America.
