Grand Canada Engineering Limited
(Since 1996)
Dr. Mehdi Alavi Fard, P.Eng.
President
- Structural Engineer
- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Canada, 1999
Education & Experience
Mehdi studied Civil Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. He received Ph.D. degree in the area of Behaviour of High Strength Concrete from MUN, St. John’s, NF, Canada. He has several publications in the area of high strength concrete under static and cyclic loads, and stress analysis around tunnels in the scientific journals. He has extensive knowledge in the area of design, fabrication, and erection of precast concrete parking garages. He was a project manager with a large precast concrete parking structure with steel roof with capacity of 2800 spaces in Ottawa, Ontario. Application of High strength Concrete in long span bridges, high-rise buildings, finite element analysis of structures, design of retaining walls, foundations, steel and reinforced concrete highway and railway bridges, tunnels, industrial building, shell structures, and structures under dynamic loads expose to blast are among his expertise. He acts as president and technical director to lead company. He is a member of professional engineers of Ontario, Canada.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
The Leader in Sustainable Engineering Throughout the Canada
- Building Condition Report
- Parking Condition Assessment
- Reserve Fund Studies
- Structural Engineering Service
- Parking Engineering & Design
- Inspection & Verification
- Precast Concrete (Design, Fabrication Drawings and Erection Planning)
Services
Parking Garage Engineering
- Engineering and design (Planning, fabrication shop drawings, erection)
- Parking garage condition assessments (Inspection)
- Repair, maintenance, and operation plans
- Restoration engineering and rehabilitation plans
- Erection planning and supervision for projects
Residential, Commercial, Industrial & Institutional
- Structural engineering services
- Building condition assessments (inspection reports)
- Performance audits
- Reserve fund studies
Temporary Works
- Bracing, propping, and shoring system design
Precast Concrete
Prefabrication can be used in many types of buildings, such as Parking garages, industrial, commercial, residential buildings, schools, hospitals, towers, public buildings, agricultural buildings, railways, stadiums, sports centers, bridges, airports, infrastructures. GCE has knowledge and experience of precast concrete. GCE provides the following services:
- Precast Concrete Engineering And Design
- Precast Concrete Shop Drawing
- Temperory Bracing And Propping Design
- Precast Concrete Erection Planning
- Supervision Of Erection
- Inspection
Steel Structure
Design, Inspection and Verification
Tower Parking System
Multi-Story Parking System for commercial and office buildings
We are a Trusted
Engineering and supply company based in Ottawa, proudly serving the construction industry for nearly three decades. Specializing in structural engineering for buildings and parking garages. We assist our customer with purchasing steel structures, steel bridges and railway system through our fabricator partners. We deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions tailored to your project needs.
About Us
Who We Are
Grand Canada Engineering Limited (GCE) is an Ottawa-based engineering and supply company supporting the construction industry since 1996. GCE has knowledge and expertise to assist you with inspection, verification, design and design review of projects according to latest version of Standards, Building Codes and Guidelines; GCE works closely with Architects and Owners of project to deliver high quality, well performing, functional and stable structures for building and parking garage projects. We combine technical expertise, innovation, and commitment to deliver superior results for clients across Canada and overseas
Our Mission
At GCE, our mission is to provide creative, safe, and cost-effective structural design solutions along with reliable, high-quality products. We strive to support our clients with engineering excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety and precision.
Our Vision & Values
- Professionalism – Delivering work of the highest standard
- Accuracy – Ensuring reliable and precise solutions
- Commitment – Dedicated to the success of every project
- Customer Service – Building lasting partnerships through trust and support
About Us
Mehdi Alavi Fard, PH.D., P.Eng.
President
He received Ph.D. in field of structural engineering from MUN, St. John’s, NF, Canada. He has several publications in the area of high strength concrete under static and cyclic loads, and stress analysis around tunnels in the scientific journals. He has knowledge and experience in the area of design, fabrication, and erection of precast concrete parking garages. Application of High strength Concrete in long span bridges and high-rise buildings, finite element analysis of structure, design of retaining wall, foundation design, steel and concrete design, shell structures, and structures under dynamic load are among his expertise. He acts as president and technical director to lead company. He is a member of professional engineers of Ontario, Canada.
Products
Steel Bridges & Steel Structures
High quality, fast delivery
● Railway Systems & Urban Rail Transit
● Heavy Duty Gantry Cranes & Lifting Appliances
Provided through partnership with China Railway Baoji Bridge Group Co.,Ltd. (CRBBG), one of the world’s largest and most advanced steel manufacturers with a one-stop solution from design, manufacture, inspection, on-site installation guidance to after-sales service.
Why GCE?
At GCE, you have access to the industry’s best experts who consider your goals, needs, and concerns in every decision we make.
- Advance Structural Engineering
- Knowledge of Codes, Standards and Guidelines
- Expertise
- Experience
Authorized by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario to offer professional engineering services
Projects
Other Projects Include:
Nanjing Dashengguan Yangtze River Bridge (by CRBBG)
The Ottawa Hospital Precast Concrete Parking Garage
Partnerships
At GCE, we believe partnership is key to success. By working closely with industry leaders and clients, we leverage collective strengths to overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.
Career
We are always looking for talented and passionate professionals to join our team.
If you’re interested in working with us, please send your CV to: info@gcelgroup.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact Us
Grand Canada Engineering Limited's
- 310 Miwate Pvt., Suite #1101, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1R 0E8
- +1 613 601 2323
- info@gcelgroup.com
- www.gcelgroup.com
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