Structural Engineering for Vancouver Island
Practical engineering solutions for everyday projects
JDS Consulting Ltd. is a boutique structural engineering firm serving homeowners, builders, mechanical and electrical contractors, fabricators & suppliers, property managers, real estate professionals and other consultants throughout Vancouver Island. With more than 20 years of structural engineering experience on Vancouver Island, JDS Consulting provides practical engineering solutions with a focus on responsive, straightforward professional service.
Serving communities throughout Vancouver Island & the Sunshine Coast.
Structural Engineering Services
JDS Consulting provides structural engineering services for existing buildings, renovations, foundations and specialized structural requirements throughout Vancouver Island.
Anchorage & Seismic Restraint
Structural capacity, anchorage and seismic restraint of mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire suppression components.
Specialty Engineering
Engineering support for manufacturers, fabricators and suppliers requiring structural design, analysis or professional assurance for their products and systems.
Structural Assessments
Structural review of concerns identified during home inspections, property purchases and real estate transactions.
Foundation Design
Foundation engineering for new construction, additions, house moves, manufactured homes, existing buildings, and cast in place retaining walls.
Renovations & Alterations
Engineering for wall removals, beams, new openings, framing modifications, additions and all other structural alterations.
Independent Reviews
Independent structural design reviews for engineering professionals and firms requiring documented review in accordance with Engineers and Geoscientists BC requirements and professional practice guidelines.
Experienced. Local. Straightforward
JDS Consulting Ltd. is led by Dan Fell, P.Eng., a structural engineer with more than 20 years of experience working on projects throughout Vancouver Island.
JDS was established to provide direct access to experienced structural engineering without the complexity and overhead of a larger consulting firm.
The focus is on practical engineering, clear communication and solutions appropriate to the scale and needs of each project.
Based in the Comox Valley and serving Campbell River, Port Hardy, Courtenay, Comox, Powell River, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Duncan and surrounding Vancouver Island communities.
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Whether you're planning a renovation, dealing with a concern in an existing building, responding to a home inspection, or need engineering for a specialized project, tell us a little about what you need.