Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Engineering Services for Building Restoration & Sustainability
Established in 1998, Brown & Beattie provides professional engineering services specializing in building restoration, forensic analysis, and sustainability. Our team of licensed engineers delivers practical solutions tailored to client objectives, serving public, private, and insurance sectors. With expertise in structural rehabilitation, condition assessments, and construction review, we prioritize long-term durability and code compliance.Our services include reserve fund studies, litigation support, and emergency response for building stabilization. We maintain a reputation for technical excellence through detailed reporting, customized repair strategies, and adherence to Ontario Building Code standards. Our engineers combine decades of experience with innovative technologies like green roofs to optimize building performance and lifecycle costs.
Services
Insurance Investigation
Building Restoration Design
Condition Assessments
Construction Review
Litigation Support
Performance Audits
Reserve Fund Studies
Capital Expenditure Planning
Forensic Engineering
Sustainability Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized expertise in structural rehabilitation and forensic engineering
- Our team holds Ontario Building Code Qualified Designer certification for complex structures
- We provide emergency response services for building stabilization and damage mitigation
- Our reserve fund studies comply with Condominium Act requirements for 1,000+ projects
- We combine technical precision with practical solutions for cost-effective building longevity
Services
Insurance Investigations
Our engineers conduct independent assessments for structural damage claims, determining proximate causes and repair scopes. We provide detailed reports with code compliance reviews and construction drawings for insurance claims. Our team offers litigation support and emergency stabilization services for properties damaged by fire, weather, or accidents.
Building Restoration Design
We specialize in designing durable repairs for concrete, steel, and masonry structures. Our services include envelope restoration, parking garage rehabilitation, and heritage building preservation. We prepare permit-ready drawings and specifications that prioritize long-term performance while maintaining architectural integrity for residential and commercial properties.
Condition Assessments
Our comprehensive evaluations identify deterioration in building components using destructive testing and thermographic scans. We provide prioritized repair recommendations with cost estimates for balconies, roofs, and foundations. Our assessments help property managers plan maintenance and meet regulatory requirements for safety and compliance.
Construction Review
We monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with specifications and building codes. Our services include material testing, progress inspections, and budget tracking for repair projects. We protect owner interests through contract administration, WSIB compliance checks, and final performance declarations for completed work.
Reserve Fund Studies
We conduct Class 1-3 reserve fund studies for condominium corporations, combining physical inspections with financial analysis. Our reports evaluate current fund status against future expenditures and provide tailored funding plans. We assist boards with Form 15 preparation and long-term maintenance strategy development for properties ranging from 4 to 400 units.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in building restoration, forensic engineering, condition assessments, and reserve fund studies for residential and commercial properties.
Do you handle emergency building assessments?
Yes, we provide emergency response services for structural stabilization and damage mitigation following incidents like fires or storms.
Are your engineers qualified for Ontario projects?
Our team holds Ontario Building Code Qualified Designer certification for complex structures and code compliance reviews.
How do you handle condominium reserve fund studies?
We conduct physical inspections combined with financial analysis to create customized funding plans that comply with the Condominium Act.
Can you assist with insurance claim disputes?
Yes, we provide litigation support including cause analysis, repair documentation, and expert testimony for insurance disputes.
