Q: What type of structural engineers are you?
A: We specialize in providing creative and appropriate structural solutions for our clients. By “appropriate” we mean that our goal is to provide structural solutions and details that support the concept of each project with consideration given to the project budget by using value engineering concepts together with sound engineering principals. We take pride – professionally and personally – in helping architectural teams achieve their design vision.

Q: What type of projects do you do?
A: We have extensive experience in a wide variety of building projects: from a timber bridge entrance to a medieval castle, small and large private residences, schools, community centers, fire halls, performing arts centers, schools and other institutional buildings, commercial buildings and public facilities.

Q: What type of structural materials are you most familiar with?
A: We have extensive experience in design and detail engineering in timber, steel, masonry, and concrete – or any combination of these materials. We get excited when we have an opportunity to combine different material in innovative ways to create structural elements. We strongly believe in finding the “right” material for each problem or project.

Q: Who will I interact with in your office?
A: You will deal directly with Bengt Jansson, who is the managing partner of our structural engineering division, or one of the firm's highly experienced project leaders. The members of our firm have been integral to the design and construction of hundreds of successful projects across Canada, the United States, and Sweden. Completed projects include private residences, multi-family residences, and both commercial and institutional buildings. Together with the managing principal and project leaders, your project team at Parallel Consulting Structural Engineers will endeavour to deliver boutique quality interaction and service.

Q: What is your relationship with Parallel AT?
A: Our structural division and architectural technology division (Parallel.AT) are two companies sharing common goals, standards, ethics, space and ownership. Our involvement in projects is flexible with the needs of the client. We can provide independent services to a project, or we can offer an integrated group of services to give additional benefits where needed.