Experts in Engineering and Seismic Review for Residential Construction

Skyline: Working with homeowners and builders to support their structural design needs that meet minimum code standards of construction in British Columbia including the latest minimum seismic criteria

Contact us for professional structural design and seismic review of your new home plans in a timely and cost-effective approach,
specifically catering to your budget, tight schedules, and construction requirements

About Skyline

We specialize in Residential Structural Engineering
and Seismic Reviews, providing quality design services
on Vancouver Island since 2003

Understanding the seismic requirements on Vancouver Island is imperative to an
accurate design. At Skyline, we pay attention to the design and engineering of clients’ homes as part of the minimum seismic standards for residential applications in BC. Partnering with
registered professional engineers permitted to practice in British Columbia, we work with clients and contractors in need of applying the structural aspect and seismic review to their home designs, ensuring your project meets or exceeds the minimum requirements stipulated by all municipalities in this seismic zone.

We offer the shortest turnaround period available in support of our clients’ tight construction schedules and budgets.

We offer the shortest turnaround period available!

About Skyline

We specialize in Residential Structural Engineering and Seismic Reviews, providing quality design services on Vancouver Island since 2003

Understanding the seismic requirements on Vancouver Island is imperative to an
accurate design. At Skyline, we pay attention to the design and engineering of clients’ homes as part of the minimum seismic standards for residential applications in BC. Partnering with
registered professional engineers permitted to practice in British Columbia, we work with clients and contractors in need of applying the structural aspect and seismic review to their home designs, ensuring your project meets or exceeds the minimum requirements stipulated by all municipalities in this seismic zone.

We offer the shortest turnaround period available in support of our clients’ tight construction schedules and budgets.

We offer the shortest turnaround period available!

Our Services

Engineering and Seismic Review Services for Residential Projects

Structural Design and Seismic Review for Residencial Properties

Our services integrate advanced seismic (lateral) analysis and a structural review process that ensures that each home is not only beautiful and safe, but structurally sound. We employ innovative and cost-effective techniques to achieve lateral resistance designed specifically to enhance the safety of homes against future seismic activities. Our meticulous attention to detail in planning and execution allows us to address structural challenges specific to each job site, ensuring that your home meets all regulatory requirements. Directly supported by Professional Engineers, Skyline can help you to achieve this important aspect of the process, as well as providing all sealed documentation required by your municipality.

On-Site Construction
Reviews

Mandatory field reviews during construction assure you that all the minimum seismic and engineering aspects have been implemented accurately. This hands-on approach helps prevent costly mistakes and delays, ensuring that your project stays on track and adheres to all building code structural requirements.

Why Choose Us: Trust Skyline with Your Structural Needs

With Skyline, you work with a valuable and educated partner who is committed to the highest levels of safety and quality. Our quick turnaround on engineering/seismic reviews and our ability to meet tight construction schedules make us a top choice for clients in the Central Vancouver Island area.

Our Founder-
William Porter

Experience and Professionalism

William Porter as founder of Skyline Drafting and Design, introduced specialized design services in British Columbia in 2003. Proud of the many years of experience in Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (Cad type design software) including CNC machine product specification drawings for industry, roof truss design, engineered residential and commercial floor systems and engineered wood products design. 

Added to this, is 15 years in steel fabrication and building erection, project bidding and material take-off, building and project logistics, and on and off-site project management and problem-solving abilities. Also, years of experience collaborating as a technician with local engineering firms, provided him the newest tools and knowledge about the structural aspects of construction.

This combined experience is evident today in our engineering and seismic review services, where attention to design as part of the newly introduced minimum seismic standards for residential applications is crucial to the quality reflected in your new home.

Skyline is committed to working with you, no just for you.

Contact us today to schedule a structural/seismic review of your new home plans. Our team is ready to assist you in ensuring that your project meets or exceeds all required standards.

*DISCLAIMER: Skyline Drafting and Design is not an engineering company. By outsourcing to registered Professional Engineers holding a Permit to Practice in British Columbia, we are able to offer that type of service as part of a Skyline design.

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