Structural Engineering
Award-winning bridges, marine engineering, and more.
Harbourside Engineering Consultants
HEC is Atlantic Canada’s largest independent engineering design firm. We excel in the design of heavy civil infrastructure, with a focus on structural engineering. Our speciality is in bridges, construction, and marine projects. We don't need to brag: the quality of our work speaks for itself.
Based out of Atlantic Canada, our projects have gained recognition both locally and on the international stage. Time and again, we've been recognized for our award-winning work. The support from the larger Harbourside Group allows HEC to overcome the most complex engineering challenges there are. Every project we take on is elevated by Harbourside's experience. To top it off, we always keep cost in mind.
Bridge Engineering Projects
Bridge Engineering.
We’ve designed every kind of bridge imaginable. Whether it’s a vehicular bridge, pedestrian bridge, or railway, Harbourside has done it all. With our experience, we can create stunning designs that are both functional, and innovative. We don't just stop at the design though! Harbourside also manages rehabilitation and regular bridge inspections. We take care of the whole picture. Our firm's knowledge of bridge structures is the best in Atlantic Canada, bar-none.
Bridge Engineering Services.
We cover all aspects of bridge engineering. From novel designs to rehabilitation of older structures. Bridge inspections and forensics are a regular service we provide, sometimes under emergency conditions. Our knowledge of bridge structures ensures our clients receive the best value-engineering possible.
Bridge Engineering Service Offering
Bridge Design.
Bridge Rehabilitation.
Bridge inspections and forensics.
Bridge Constructability.
Value Engineering.
Asset Management.
Load-induced and distortion-induced fatigue.
Contract administration.
Marine Engineering Projects
Marine Engineering.
Our firm isn't just called Harbourside for nothing! Our head office is in Nova Scotia, so we understand the importance of marine infrastructure. We've managed every kind of marine engineering project there is. If you look anywhere in Atlantic Canada and you can see our handiwork in action. Whether it's wharfs and jetties or specialty marine structures, we've done it before. If it’s near water, we’re the experts.
Marine Engineering Services.
Our experience with marine and coastal structures is bar none. This allows us to provide for a wide range of marine engineering needs. Harbourside also has the added benefit of its own in-house geotechnical team to streamline most marine engineering projects.
Marine Engineering Service Offering
Wharf Structures.
Specialty Marine Structures.
Berthing and Mooring Analyses.
Marine planning and layout
Breakwaters
Gangways and Pedestrian bridges.
Met ocean studies.
Rehabilitation and retrofitting of marine structures.
Dynamic loading and offloading analyses.
Armoring and scour pad designs.
Construction and Erection Engineering.
Construction and Erection Engineering.
Harbourside is an industry leader in construction and erection engineering. Our firm has unmatched experience in the design of temporary works of all kinds. East of Manitoba, we complete more large bridge, building, and marine erection designs than any other firm. Our expertise includes stick builds with cranes, launches, and barge aided erections, to name but a few.
Construction and Erection
Engineering Services.
Our clients rely on us to ensure their projects are completed smoothly and efficiently. Whether we are involved from initial design, or brought onboard for construction support, we have delivered some of the most complex construction and erection engineering projects in Atlantic Canada.
Construction and Erection Engineering Service Offering
Temporary shoring.
Retaining walls.
Temporary structures.
Bents.
Towers.
Jack-Up, Jack-Down Structures.
Barge Stability.
Temporary stability structures.
Static line design.
Fabrication jigs and supports.
Crane rigging and crane layout design.
Crane and equipment stability analyses and support structures.
Temporary foundations.
Detours
Demolition Engineering Projects
Demolition Engineering.
No other firm in Atlantic Canada has the experience in demolition engineering to match Harbourside's. We’ve completed demolition engineering designs for all types of structures.
Demolition Engineering Services.
Our expertise has allowed us to complete some of the most technically challenging demolitions imaginable. These projects have been recognized on the national stage for their efficiency and ingenuity.
Demolition Engineering Service Offering
Bridges.
Marine Structures.
Buildings.
Gantry Cranes.
Industrial Facilities.
Cable Supported Structures
Structural Engineering for the Industrial Sector.
Harbourside provides all forms of structural engineering services to the industrial sector. Our experience from all spheres helps us to provide the highest level of value to our clients. Practical solutions and innovative designs are at the heart of everything we do.
