Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Experts
Established in 1973, Chorley & Bisset is a mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm with a legacy of delivering innovative, practical solutions for institutional, academic, industrial, and commercial building projects. Our team of 60 professionals includes 13 registered Professional Engineers and seven LEED Accredited Professionals, ensuring expertise in sustainable design and energy efficiency. With offices in London and Ottawa, we expanded our reach to eastern Ontario in 2015, building on a foundation of technical excellence and client-focused service. Our work spans decarbonization, LEED-certified projects, and complex infrastructure upgrades, reflecting a commitment to reducing environmental impact while meeting evolving client needs.Ownership among employees ensures continuity of quality and a culture of accountability. We prioritize mentorship, diversity, and community engagement, supporting philanthropy and fostering a collaborative workplace. Our engineering solutions emphasize energy recovery, low-temperature systems, and geothermal technologies, aligning with global net-zero goals. Projects like Western Universitys Schmeichel Building and the Corkery Community Centre highlight our leadership in sustainable design. With over 50 years of experience, we remain dedicated to advancing engineering practices that balance innovation with practicality.
Services
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Plumbing & Medical Gases
Fire Alarm & Suppression
Power Distribution
Lighting
Communication & Security Systems
Building Decarbonization
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Our team includes 13 registered Professional Engineers and LEED Accredited Professionals.
- We specialize in decarbonization and net-zero building systems.
- Our services span institutional, academic, industrial, and commercial sectors.
- We prioritize energy efficiency, sustainability, and client-specific solutions.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Chorley & Bisset designs energy-efficient HVAC systems tailored to building needs, focusing on reducing energy consumption while ensuring flexibility for future demands. Our solutions integrate variable speed controls and heat recovery to optimize performance.
Building Decarbonization
We specialize in retrofitting existing buildings with electric heat pumps and geothermal systems to eliminate fossil fuel use. Our phased approach prioritizes cost-effective upgrades, aligning projects with net-zero targets through energy recovery and low-temperature systems.
Power Distribution
Our electrical team designs reliable power distribution systems for normal and emergency operations. With expertise in complex infrastructure, we ensure redundancy and efficiency, meeting the demands of institutional and industrial facilities.
Plumbing & Medical Gases
We engineer specialized plumbing and medical gas systems for healthcare, academic, and industrial facilities. Our designs address safety, compliance, and efficiency, handling potable water, drainage, and high-risk gas distribution.
Communication & Security Systems
Our team designs advanced communication and security systems for data centers, courthouses, and laboratories. Solutions include network infrastructure, access control, and surveillance, ensuring data integrity and physical security for high-demand environments.
People
Jeff Prevett
Ottawa Office Manager
Jeff Prevett oversees operations in eastern Ontario, leveraging extensive regional project experience to expand Chorley & Bissets presence and ensure client satisfaction through tailored engineering solutions.
Dennis Dawe
Director
Dennis Dawe co-leads Ottawa operations, focusing on strategic growth and project execution. With decades of engineering expertise, he ensures technical excellence and alignment with the firms sustainability goals.
Jeff Watson
Director
Jeff Watson supports eastern Ontario expansion, combining leadership with hands-on project management to maintain Chorley & Bissets standards of quality and innovation in mechanical and electrical engineering.
John Bisset
Co-Founder
John Bisset, co-founder of Chorley & Bisset, remains active in special projects, contributing decades of engineering insight and ensuring continuity of the firms commitment to practical, client-focused solutions.
Questions
What services does Chorley + Bisset offer?
We provide mechanical and electrical engineering services, including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, power distribution, lighting, security systems, and decarbonization solutions for institutional and commercial projects.
How does Chorley + Bisset support decarbonization?
We design energy-efficient systems using geothermal, heat recovery, and low-temperature technologies to reduce carbon emissions, aligning with net-zero goals for new and existing buildings.
What experience does the team have with LEED certification?
We have completed multiple LEED-certified projects, including Western University’s LEED Platinum Amit Chakma Engineering Building, and employ LEED Accredited Professionals.
Which regions does Chorley + Bisset serve?
We operate primarily in London, Ottawa, Sarnia, St. Catharines, Windsor, and Blyth, with expertise in regional and eastern Ontario projects.
How does the company ensure project quality?
Ownership among employees ensures accountability, while a high ratio of Professional Engineers guarantees technical excellence and adherence to industry standards.
