Projects & Achievements
DAR Engineering & Design has delivered electrical and mechanical MEP engineering solutions across a wide range of project types throughout Ontario.
Residential











Apartment Buildings (Low-Rise, Med-Rise & High-Rise)
Integrated MEP designs tailored to residential building scale and complexity
Systems optimized for constructability, energy efficiency, and long‑term performance
Solutions focused on resident comfort, safety, and code compliance
Residential Conversion and ADU Additions
Supporting homeowners and investors across Ontario with full house remodels, renovations, extensions, and ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) additions
Providing system‑capacity assessments and electrical service evaluations, including upgrades when required
Delivering permit‑ready designs that meet all applicable Codes and AHJ requirements
Custom Homes & Residential Subdivisions
Tailored electrical and mechanical systems that enhance comfort and support modern residential living
Designs focused on energy efficiency and long‑term operational performance
Solutions aligned with contemporary lifestyle needs, smart‑technology integration, and code compliance
Commercial


















Office Buildings
- Efficient, adaptable MEP designs that support modern workplaces, tenant flexibility, and long‑term operational performance.
Shopping Malls, Plazas & Tenant Fit-Ups
- Flexible, scalable MEP systems supporting multi‑tenant layouts, phased construction, and evolving retail requirements.
Restaurants (Diverse Cuisines)
- MEP engineering tailored to varied kitchen layouts, cooking methods, ventilation demands, and equipment loads across diverse culinary concepts.
- Systems designed for efficient, code‑compliant operations in quick‑service, casual dining, and full‑service environments.
Grocery and Wholesale Food Stores
- Integrated MEP design supporting refrigeration systems, temperature‑controlled environments, high‑load equipment, efficient ventilation, lighting, electrical distribution, and code‑compliant life‑safety systems for reliable daily operations.
Beauty, Personal Care & Tattoo Studios
- MEP engineering for salons, spas, barbershops, tanning studios, and tattoo studios, integrating specialized equipment loads, dedicated power, precision lighting, enhanced ventilation and air‑quality control, along with code‑compliant life‑safety and plumbing‑coordinated, hygienic high‑performance systems tailored to diverse service environments.
Hospitality




Hotels & Motels
- Comprehensive electrical and mechanical MEP design for guestrooms, central plants, lighting, power distribution, and life‑safety systems.
- Back‑of‑house infrastructure engineered for operational efficiency, reliability, and guest comfort.



Banquet Halls & Convention Centers
- High‑capacity HVAC, ventilation, flexible power distribution, adaptable lighting, and integrated audiovisual/sound system coordination to support large occupancies and dynamic event layouts.
- Code‑compliant life‑safety, fire alarm, and infrastructure systems engineered for reliability, comfort, and seamless event operations.

Franchised Quick‑Service Restaurants
- Standardized, repeatable MEP solutions supporting multi‑location brands, including commercial kitchen ventilation and power for specialized equipment.
- Fast‑track, municipality‑ready designs that streamline permitting and support rapid expansion.
Recreational










Gyms, Fitness Studios & Indoor Sports Courts
- Specialized MEP engineering for gyms, fitness studios, yoga centres, indoor golf simulators, and badminton courts, including high‑capacity HVAC, ventilation for high‑occupancy spaces, and electrical power for specialized fitness and sports equipment.
- Tailored lighting, acoustics, and code‑compliant life‑safety systems designed for active, performance‑driven recreational environments.
Brands Supported: Anytime Fitness, F45 Training, Oxygen Yoga.
Kids Indoor Playgrounds
- MEP engineering for high‑occupancy indoor play environments, including HVAC and ventilation, safe and efficient lighting, and electrical power for interactive play equipment.
- Acoustic considerations and fully code‑compliant life‑safety systems designed for safe, family‑oriented recreational spaces.
Brands Supported: Funvilla, Playtopia.
Institutional

















Schools, Tuition Centres, Day Care Centers & Institutional Buildings
- Child‑safe, energy‑efficient, code‑compliant MEP systems designed to support healthy learning environments with strong indoor air quality, comfort, and long‑term operational sustainability.
- Flexible designs that accommodate varying occupancy levels, specialized program needs, and future expansion or reconfiguration.
- HVAC, ventilation, lighting, and electrical infrastructure tailored for classrooms, activity areas, and institutional spaces with a focus on reliability, safety, and ease of maintenance.
- Integrated life‑safety, fire alarm, and emergency systems engineered to meet stringent educational and institutional standards.
Educators Supported: Montessori, Simply Smart, Kids Zone, Giant Leap, Spirit of Math.
Healthcare




















Hospitals, Clinic, Pharmacies, Animal Hospitals & Medical Facilities
Highly coordinated electrical and mechanical systems designed to meet stringent healthcare codes and operational demands.
- Walk-in Clinics and Pharmacies
- Urgent Care Clinics
- Dental Clinics
- Optometry Care Clinics
- Cosmetic Laser and skin care clinics
- Animal Hospitals
- Diagnostic Imaging (X-Ray and Ultrasound) Clinics
- Fertility Clinics
Seniors’ & Long-Term Care Facilities
Comfort-driven, energy-efficient designs that support resident safety, healthcare requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Industrial













Manufacturing, Production Facilities & Warehouses
- Robust electrical distribution, HVAC, and ventilation systems engineered to support industrial processes, logistics operations, and high‑load equipment with reliability and safety.
- Scalable MEP designs that accommodate workflow changes, automation, and future expansion while maintaining energy efficiency and code compliance.
Pharmaceutical Facilities & Clean Rooms
- Specialized MEP engineering for pharmaceutical production, laboratories, and clean‑room environments, including precise HVAC control, air‑change rates, pressurization, HEPA filtration, and redundancy.
- Fully compliant designs aligned with regulatory and industry standards, supporting contamination control, process reliability, and validated manufacturing environments.
Automotive Dealerships & Repair Shops
- MEP systems tailored for showrooms, service bays, and repair facilities, including specialized ventilation, high‑efficiency lighting, and electrical power for diagnostic and mechanical equipment.
- Code‑compliant life‑safety, exhaust management, and infrastructure systems designed to support safe, efficient, and customer‑focused dealership operations.
Community








Civic & Public Service Buildings
- Durable, code‑compliant MEP systems engineered for municipal and government facilities with a focus on reliability, safety, and uninterrupted public service operations.
- HVAC, ventilation, lighting, and electrical infrastructure designed to support high‑traffic environments, long operating hours, and essential community functions.
Religious Buildings & Temples
- Thoughtfully engineered MEP systems that support large gatherings, acoustics, and unique architectural or cultural design requirements.
- Efficient HVAC, lighting, and life‑safety systems tailored to worship spaces, assembly halls, and multi‑purpose community areas.
Libraries
- Quiet, energy‑efficient mechanical systems and reliable electrical infrastructure designed to support extended operating hours and public use.
- Lighting, ventilation, and life‑safety systems optimized for comfort, accessibility, and low‑noise environments.
EV Charger Infrastructure
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure – Existing Facilities
- Electrical engineering and load‑capacity assessments for installing EV charging equipment (EVSE) in existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including service capacity reviews, panel upgrades, and distribution design.
- Coordination with utilities and municipal approval authorities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient integration of EV charging systems into existing infrastructure.
