PEO-registered structural & geo-structural engineers · Oakville, Ontario
Structural and geo-structural engineering for buildings and infrastructure
Design, review, BIM and shoring for developers, owners, contractors and engineering firms, in Canada and abroad.
1,500+
projects delivered
20M+ sq ft
of structural design
20M+ sq ft
of third-party design review
PEO CoA
Certificate of Authorization 100634096
What we do
- Structural design and calculations
- Shoring, foundations and earth retention
- Revit modelling, Tekla shop drawings and drafting
- Independent third-party design review
Who we are
NDA Consulting is a PEO-registered structural and geo-structural engineering firm based in Oakville, Ontario, serving developers and consulting firms in Canada and around the world. Our engineers are licensed (P.Eng. and P.E.) in multiple jurisdictions and work across high-rise and real estate development; roads, bridges and infrastructure; and energy and utilities.
Firms our team has worked with
- Acres International (Hatch Ltd.), Canada
- Flores Lund Consultants (BergerABAM), USA
- Byrne Looby Partners, Ireland
- Scott Wilson, United Kingdom
- John Seifert, United Kingdom
- Turner International
- Bauer International
- Bullivant Arabia, Saudi Arabia
- Al Ghurair Group, Dubai
Providing structural design, geostructural design, CAD drafting and detailing services
DIGI Campus
A technology park consisting of 05 blocks was designed as an RCC frame RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) which provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 1B + G + 8
Height: 120 ft.
Built-up Area: 750,000 sft.
Double Tree by Hilton
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + LG + UG + 11
Built-up Area: 500,000 sft.
Park Lane Tower
A mixed-used high-rise designed as an RCC Frame with Dual System consisting of Special Structural Walls and Special Moment Resisting Frame capable of resisting at least 25% of the lateral load. Resistance to gravity loads provided by RCC columns with drop panels. RCC Outriggers were employed at 5th Floor to control lateral drift in seismic and wind conditions. The outriggers also serve as transfer structures for modified framing in upper floors. A Piled Raft foundation system is adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 4B + G + 29
Height: 430 ft.
Built-up Area: 925,000 sft.
Gold Crest, Block 25
A residential high-rise structure designed as an RCC Frame with Dual System consisting of Special Structural Walls and Special Moment Resisting Frame capable of resisting at least 25% of the lateral load. Resistance to gravity loads provided by RCC columns with drop panels. RCC Outriggers were employed at 13th Floor and 30th floor to control lateral drift in seismic and wind conditions. A Piled Raft foundation system is adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 6B + G + 39
Height: 450 ft.
Built-up Area: 600,000 sft.
Ali Trade Centre
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 5B + G + 24
Height: 300 ft.
Built-up Area: 400,000 sft.
National College of Arts, Graduate Block, Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by two levels of steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam and waler beam levels
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 35 ft.
Site Perimeter: 638 ft.
Pace Tower Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24″ dia. soldier piles and three (3) rows of pre-stressed ground anchors
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 60 ft.
Site Perimeter: 770 ft.
Mabarak Center Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24″ dia soldier piles and three (3) rows of pre-stressed ground anchors
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 60 ft.
Site Perimeter: 2,716 ft.
Ali Tower
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 5B + G + 15
Height: 180 ft.
Built-up Area: 240,000 sft.
Gulmohar Manzil Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by two levels of steel struts of varying dia. and thickness
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 37 ft.
Site Perimeter: 560 ft.
Downtown Mall Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by two levels of steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam and waler beam levels
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 47 ft.
Site Perimeter: 560 ft.
Pacific Beacon
The building is situated in Seismic Zone 4 area in San Diego, California. RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat Plate slabs) support the gravity loads while Special Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Pile Cap Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: Two (2) x G + 17
Height: 200 ft.
Built-up Area: 1,200,000 sft.
Mint Properties Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam level
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 25 ft.
Site Perimeter: 560 ft.
The Grid
An essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Raft Foundation was adopted for this multi-story commercial and residential building.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 4B + G + 17
Height: 270 ft.
Built-up Area: 500,000 sft.
The Centaurus, Tower D
A mixed-used high-rise designed as an RCC Frame with Dual System consisting of Special Structural Walls and Special Moment Resisting Frame capable of resisting at least 25% of the lateral load. Resistance to gravity loads provided by RCC columns with drop panels. RCC Outriggers were employed at 5th Floor and 24th floor to control lateral drift in seismic and wind conditions. The outriggers also serve as transfer structures for modified framing in upper floors. A Piled Raft foundation system is adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 5B + G + 30
Height: 500 ft.
Built-up Area: 1,500,000 sft.
One Destination
An essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: G + 5
Height: 85 ft.
Built-up Area: 230,000 sft.
G11 Hotel
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + LG + G + 10
Built-up Area: 338,500 sft.
Benevolent Fund Tower Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ secant piles with one (1) row of pre-stresses ground anchors and two levels of steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam and waler beam levels
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 80 ft.
Site Perimeter: 790 ft.
Shoring Works for Extension of Amiri Dewan, Doha, Qatar
Third-party Design Vetting of Shoring System
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Imarat Residence I
Three high-rise residential towers consisting of RCC Dual System consisting of Special Structural Walls and Special Moment Resisting Frame capable of resisting at least 25% of the lateral load. RCC Outriggers were employed at 18th, 20th and 22nd Floors. A Piled Raft foundation system is adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + G + 29
Height: 400 ft.
Built-up Area: 1,000,000 sft.
Yanbu Export Refinery Redundant Supply Line Shoring Works Package
Micropiles with pre-stressed ground anchors
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 56 ft.
Gulberg Hotel Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam level
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 35 ft.
Site Perimeter: 390 ft.
The Skyscraper (United Tower) Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ comprising of 24” dia. soldier piles supported laterally by steel struts of varying dia. and thickness at capping beam level
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Shoring Design: Soldier Piles with multi-level Steel Struts
Excavation Depth: 35 ft.
Site Perimeter: 560 ft.
Novacare Hospital
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + LG + UG+ 9
Built-up Area: 630,000 sft.
The Springs
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 3B + G + 11
Built-up Area: 167,000 sft.
Downtown Mall
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 4B + G + 16
Height: 200 ft.
Built-up Area: 200,000 sft.
Islamabad Stock Exchange
Independent third-party verification of design drawings and ETABS model for structural integrity in accordance with applicable building codes and standards.
Services: Structural Design Vetting
Stories: 4B + G + 20
Height: 250 ft.
Built-up Area: 400,000 sft.
Ali Tower Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by two levels of steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam and waler beam levels
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 35 ft.
Site Perimeter: 390 ft.
Tricon Corporate Centre
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof in order to reduce storey drift in earthquake.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 5B + G + 20
Height: 250 ft.
Built-up Area: 500,000 sft.
Hilton Hotel
A commercial and hotel high-rise development. Designed as an essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) which provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Piled Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 3B + G + 25
Height: 390 ft.
Built-up Area: 600,000 sft.
PEC Regional Office Building Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by two levels of steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam and waler beam levels
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 40 ft.
Site Perimeter: 560 ft.
Mall of Arabia
An essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Raft Foundation was adopted for this multi-story commercial and office building.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 4B + G + 15
Height: 275 ft.
Built-up Area: 790,000 sft.
Golf View Rumanza Shoring Works Package
Ensuring safe and stable excavation for the Golf View Rumanza project. Our Geo-Structural design for the earth retention (shoring) works features a system comprising of 24″ diameter bored cast-in-situ soldier piles, laterally supported by steel struts at the capping beam level and two levels of pre-stressed ground anchors.
Utilizing advanced modeling with DeepEx software, we meticulously analyzed staged excavation and associated soil pressures to develop a design that prioritizes safety and facilitates efficient substructure construction.
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Shoring Design: Soldier Piles with Ground Anchors
Excavation Depth: 40 ft.
Site Perimeter: 410 ft.
AJ Towers
An essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. Two mixed-use towers connected with a 100 ft. long steel truss bridge. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 3B + G + 16
Height: 220 ft.
Built-up Area: 560,000 sft.
Spring Apartments
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + G + 11
Built-up Area: 216,000 sft.
Centaurus Mall Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24″ dia soldier piles and three (3) rows of pre-stressed ground anchors
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 56 ft.
Site Perimeter: 1,635 ft.
Spring Atrium
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + G + 11
Built-up Area: 176,000 sft.
Benevolent Fund Tower
Independent third-party verification of design drawings and ETABS model for structural integrity in accordance with applicable building codes and standards.
Services: Structural Design Vetting
Stories: 6B + G + 26
Height: 320 ft.
Built-up Area: 500,000 sft.
Golf Floras II
A development consisting of two high-rise residential towers. An essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity loads is provided. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Piled Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 3B + G + 29
Height: 350 ft.
Built-up Area: 1,100,000 sft.
MS Tower
An essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + G + 9
Height: 120 ft.
Built-up Area: 70,000 sft.
160P Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by two levels of steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam and waler beam levels
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 35 ft.
Site Perimeter: 390 ft.
Ufone Tower
Independent third-party verification of design drawings and ETABS model for structural integrity in accordance with applicable building codes and standards.
Stories: 5B + G + 27
Height: 330 ft.
Built-up Area: 600,000 sft.
Courtyard by Marriot
A hotel building designed as an essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) which provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 3B + G + 10
Height: 150 ft.
Built-up Area: 380,000 sft.
METRO Cash and Carry
RCC Frame structure (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity and lateral loads. Housing a state-of-the-art cash and carry store, a Pre-Engineered Building structure was also designed. The building rested on spread foundations.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 1B + G + 3
Height: 40 ft.
Built-up Area: 350,000 sft.
Life style Residency
Independent third-party verification of design drawings and ETABS model for structural integrity in accordance with applicable building codes and standards.
Services: Structural Design Vetting
Stories: 3B + G + 19
Height: 250 ft.
Built-up Area: 6,300,000 sft.
Business Hub
An essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + G + 7
Height: 115 ft.
Built-up Area: 670,000 sft.
Doha Live, Shoring Works, Qatar
Third-party Design Vetting of Shoring System and Value Engineered alternative Design using Nailed Wall System
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 40 ft.
Bavylon
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 4B + G + 27
Height: 400 ft.
Built-up Area: 1,000,000 sft.
Sky Park One
This is a commercial and residential building design as an essentially complete RCC frame (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) provides support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads provided by Reinforced Concrete Columns (IMRF) and Shear walls. A Raft Foundation was adopted.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 3B + G + 11
Height: 160 ft.
Built-up Area: 450,000 sft.
Serene Tower
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 2B + G + 26
Built-up Area: 1,360,000 sft.
Ali Trade Center Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24″ dia soldier piles and three (3) rows of pre-stressed ground anchors) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by two levels of steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam and waler beam levels
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 59 ft.
Site Perimeter: 655 ft.
King Faisal Hospital Service Tunnel Shoring System
Soil nail wall and ground anchors
Services: Geo Technical Design
Excavation Depth: 56 ft.
Pace Circle Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ 24″ dia. soldier piles and three (3) rows of pre-stressed ground anchors
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Excavation Depth: 52 ft.
Site Perimeter: 1,750 ft.
MS Tower Shoring Works Package
Earth retention (shoring) system comprising of bored cast in situ comprising of 24” dia soldier piles supported laterally by steel struts of varying dia and thickness at capping beam level
Services: Geo-Structural Design
Shoring Design: 390
Excavation Depth: 25 ft.
Pace Tower (T27)
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 5B + G + 23
Height: 280 ft.
Built-up Area: 500,000 sft.
Riyadh Metro, Line 4, Elevated Station 4B1
Geo-Structural Design for shoring and excavation system
Services: Geo-Structural Design
AJ Corporate Avenue
RCC Framing (RCC Columns, flat slabs with drop panels) support the gravity loads while Shear Walls resist Lateral Loads. A Raft Foundation was adopted. RCC Outriggers were employed at 4th Floor and Roof.
Services: Structural Design
Stories: 4B + G +16
Built-up Area: 500,000 sft.
Frequently asked questions
Some of our services include:
- Structural Design
- Geo Technical Design
- Substructure Design
- Shoring Works Design (earth retention system)
- Wind Analysis
- Seismic Analysis including Site Specific Response Spectrum Analysis
- Structural Integrity Assessment and Rehabilitation
- Third Party Design Vetting and Code Compliance
- Value Engineering
- 2D Drafting
- 3D Modeling in Revit
Yes. Engineering firms bring us in when their workload outruns their team. You send the drawings, design criteria and your standards; we prepare the calculations, models or drawings; you review them before they go to your client. There is no retainer: one project or one package at a time.
We prioritize adherence to applicable building codes, standards, and regulations to ensure the structural design aligns with safety, durability, and legal requirements. Our team is well versed in the following codes and standards:
- ACI – American Concrete Institute
- AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction
- ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials
- ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers
- EURO Codes – Technical rules developed by the European Committee for Standardization for the structural design of construction works in the European Union
- BSI – British Standards Institute
- FHWA – Federal Highway Administration
- AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
- CIRIA – Construction Industry Research and Information Association
The integration of state-of-the-art technology into our processes underscores our dedication to delivering optimal solutions for our clients. By staying ahead of the curve in terms of software capabilities, we position ourselves to tackle a diverse range of engineering challenges with confidence and innovation. At NDA Consulting, we believe that investing in the latest tools is an investment in the success and longevity of every project we undertake. Our staff are professionally trained in the following software programs and stay up-to-date with the latest versions:
- ETABS for multi-story building analysis and design
- SAFE for foundation and elevated-slab
- SAP2000 for structural analysis and design
- Pro – STructural Analysis and Design
- CSiBridge for specialized bridge-engineering
- PLAXIS 3D – Finite Element Analysis including Deformation, Stability and Water flow Analysis as well as Soil-Structure Interaction
- Elastic Plate (ELPLA) is a powerful tool for analyzing raft/ piled-raft foundations
- GEO 5 – comprehensive software suite providing solutions from geological survey to advanced geotechnical design
- Deep Excavations (DeepEx) for linear, non-linear (elastoplastic), limit equilibrium analysis and optimization for Deep Excavations
- SNAIL – Soil Nail Wall Analysis and Design Software
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