Client: Prime Square Developments (Cornwall, ON)
Expertise: Structural Design
EQ Homes chose us for our proven ability to deliver value, innovative engineering solutions, and strong regulatory coordination.
Project Overview
Capacity Engineering Limited served as the Structural Consultant for the Prime Square New Midrise project, a five-storey residential tower built on the remnants of a previously abandoned mixed-use development. The existing foundations had been left exposed for more than fifteen years, creating significant structural challenges as well as opportunities for value-focused reuse.
Our role involved evaluating the condition and capacity of the abandoned foundation system, determining its compliance with modern code requirements, and developing innovative solutions that allowed the client to move forward with a safe and cost-effective structural design.
Why Choose Capacity Engineering?
Prime Square Developments selected Capacity Engineering because our approach aligns directly with the principles outlined in our company’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
We were chosen for our ability to deliver:
- Reliability: We keep our promises and provide engineering solutions supported by thorough, trustworthy analysis.
- Integrity: Our recommendations are transparent, data-driven, and rooted in full compliance with current building codes.
- Caring: We work collaboratively with clients, trades, and authorities to ensure the best outcome for the project and the community.
- Empowerment: We equip clients with clear information and multiple viable engineering options, enabling confident decision-making.
- Innovative, best-in-class solutions: Our ability to create adaptive designs for challenging existing conditions aligns with the client’s need for value and performance.
- Proven processes: Our structured, repeatable engineering workflows ensure efficient communication, reduced risk, and predictable results.
This alignment made Capacity Engineering the ideal partner for a complex redevelopment requiring both technical rigor and thoughtful problem solving.
Project Outcome
Through detailed investigation and innovative engineering:
- Significant portions of the existing foundation system were safely repurposed
- Construction costs and project delays were reduced
- Environmental impact was minimized by avoiding unnecessary demolition
- The client received a fully compliant, thoroughly vetted structural design
- Regulatory authorities approved the solution without requiring major reconstruction
The result is a value-optimized, modern midrise development grounded in responsible engineering and collaborative problem solving.