Engineering & Design
Trusted by municipalities.
Proven in construction. Focused on results.
DAR Engineering & Design provides complete MEP engineering consulting services for commercial, residential, and industrial developments across Ontario. We deliver coordinated, electrical and mechanical engineering solutions that support Site Plan Approval (SPA), Building Permit Applications, and construction execution.
Our team works closely with municipalities, utility providers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure efficient approvals, code compliance, and construction-ready documentation.
Engineering Scope & Project Phases
DAR offers end-to-end engineering services throughout the full development and construction lifecycle, including:
• Site Plan Application (SPA) Engineering
• Base Building MEP Engineering Design
• Building Permit Application & Approval
• Tender, Construction, and Closeout Support
Site Plan Application (SPA) Engineering
We prepare comprehensive municipal-ready engineering documentation to support Site Plan Control approvals and planning submissions.
Our SPA engineering services include:
- Concept-level electrical and mechanical system design
- Preliminary HVAC strategies and equipment layouts
- Electrical load studies and utility servicing coordination
- Site and exterior lighting design with photometric compliance
- Coordination with civil, architectural, planning, and landscape consultants
- Responses to municipal review comments and revisions
Base Building Engineering Design
DAR delivers coordinated base building MEP engineering designs focused on constructability, efficiency, and long-term building performance.
Base building services include:
- Electrical power distribution and lighting systems
- HVAC design, ventilation calculations, and equipment sizing
- Plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems
- Life safety, emergency power, and fire alarm systems
- Low-voltage and communications infrastructure
- Interdisciplinary coordination and clash mitigation
- Issued-for-Permit (IFP) and Issued-for-Construction (IFC) drawings
Building Permit Application Engineering
We provide permit-ready electrical and mechanical engineering drawings that meet municipal and AHJ requirements and facilitate efficient permit approvals.
Permit services include:
- Electrical load calculations and service sizing
- HVAC heat loss and heat gain calculations
- Detailed electrical and mechanical permit drawings
- Fire alarm and life safety design
- Engineering sealed drawings and reports
- Responses to plan examiner and municipal comments
Strong and successful track record
Working with municipalities and authorities across Ontario
DAR Engineering & Design has a strong and successful track record working with municipalities and authorities across Ontario. Our familiarity with local standards, review processes, and submission requirements helps streamline approvals and reduce delays.
Central and Southern:
City of Mississauga · City of Brampton · City of Toronto · City of Vaughan · Town of Oakville · Town of Milton · Town of Richmond Hill · City of Markham · Town of Newmarket · City of Barrie · City of Kawartha Lakes
Western Ontario
City of Hamilton · City of Welland · Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake · Township of Wainfleet · Town of Tecumseh · City of Burlington · City of Guelph · City of Kitchener · City of Waterloo · City of St. Thomas · City of London · Municipality of Chatham-Kent · City of Windsor
Eastern Ontario
City of Pickering · City of Ajax · City of Oshawa · City of Kingston · City of Ottawa
Northern Ontario
City of Greater Sudbury · City of North Bay · City of Cochrane
Tender, Construction & Closeout Support
DAR Engineering remains actively involved beyond permit issuance to support Clients until successful construction completion. We provide:
- Value engineering and cost optimization
- RFI responses and contractor coordination
- Issue for Tender (IFT) package
- Shop drawing review
- Working drawings and Issued-for-Construction (IFC) packages
- Site reviews and construction support
- Final construction review and Sign-off