Lia Engineering Ltd. is a multidisciplinary engineering design company located in Burnaby, BC, serving educational, commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and hospitality clients across Western Canada.
- EGBC OQM-certified firm
- 2,500+ projects since 2013
- Serving BC, AB, SK & MB
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What does Lia Engineering design?
Six disciplines, one coordinated team: mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, energy modelling, building code consulting and Certified Professional services. Our designers stay involved from the first concept through to the end of construction.
Mechanical system design
Mechanical system design for hotel, commercial, multi-residential, retail, institutional and industrial facilities.
See mechanical design
Electrical system design
Electrical system design for commercial, multi-residential, retail and industrial facilities.
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Fire suppression design
Life and building safety systems designed to NFPA standards in accordance with applicable building codes.
See fire suppression
Energy modelling & simulation
Whole-building simulation that compares system options before construction begins.
See energy modelling
Building code consulting
Reviewing architectural design for BC Building Code compliance as part of the building permit process.
See code consulting
Certified Professional services
An alternative to the traditional building permit process, offered by the City of Vancouver and the City of Surrey.
See CP servicesWe proudly serve a wide range of sectors
Educational, commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and hospitality markets all over Western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Lia Engineering Ltd.
Lia Engineering Ltd. is a multidisciplinary engineering design company located in Burnaby, BC. Since our establishment in 2013, we have provided quality engineering services to our diversified clients within the educational, commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and hospitality markets all over Western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Our design team is involved in all aspects of a project from initial concepts, schematic and final design continuing through to the end of construction. We are known for our creative solutions and hands-on approach with our clients. This is especially important for multidisciplinary upgrade projects, where thorough investigation of existing building conditions is paramount to ensure well-planned designs and that projects consistently meet the owner's budget and scheduling criteria.
Lia Engineering is one of the local building services consulting firms to be formally certified in the EGBC Organizational Quality Management Program (OQM) – an independently audited professional quality control system that ensures the highest standard of work processes.
Questions clients ask us
Straight answers about our services, coverage and process. Need something specific? Ask us directly, or call the office line at 604 518 5650.
What services does Lia Engineering provide?
Six disciplines: mechanical system design, electrical system design, fire suppression system design, energy modelling and building simulation, building code consulting, and Certified Professional (CP) services for the Vancouver and Surrey permit programs.
Where does Lia Engineering work?
Our office is at Unit 201 – 5489 Byrne Road in Burnaby, BC, and we deliver projects across Western Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
How many projects has Lia Engineering completed?
More than 2,500 projects since the firm was founded in 2013. Our mechanical design team alone provides designs and systems analysis for more than 300 new construction and renovation projects annually.
What is the Certified Professional (CP) program?
The City of Vancouver and the City of Surrey offer the CP program as an alternative to the traditional building permit process. A Certified Professional completes the reviews and inspections normally performed by the city, permits can be staged so excavation starts earlier, and the city review phase can take a few weeks instead of months. Our founder Alex Li is a Certified Professional with EGBC and AIBC.
Is Lia Engineering quality certified?
Yes. Lia Engineering is one of the few local building services consulting firms formally certified in the EGBC Organizational Quality Management (OQM) Program, an independently audited professional quality control system.
Which building types does Lia Engineering design for?
Healthcare facilities, schools and daycares, restaurants, hotels, high-rise and low-rise residential buildings, commercial and retail spaces, offices and light industrial plants.
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EGBC OQM-certified · 2,500+ projects since 2013 · Serving BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba