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ARA is a full-service architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering firm that began in Toronto, wholly owned by the Directors and has grown organically to its present strength. By placing highly specialized professionals into one collaborative multi-disciplinary work environment, we provide all analytical and design requirements for any size commercial, residential, or retail project, just to name a few. Designs provided by our office, regardless of the size or complexity, are recognized as being consistent with the appropriate technology, the needs of the client, and established budgets for the project. We are committed to our core values of excellence, integrity, innovation, creativity, enjoyment and diversity. We achieve our goals through our dedication of retaining and developing talented and creative staff, which is the cornerstone of our practice successes. Our team’s engineering talent runs deep and covers multiple disciplines. You will find all the services you need to complete your project under our roof. This multidisciplinary approach yields synergies that result in projects of the highest quality, and efficiencies with regards to design, budget, human capital and timelines.

The philosophy of ARA Engineers is to provide the best possible level of professional service on every project and our design approach is to meet the demands of clients by engineering simple building solutions that minimize complexity. When you hire ARA, we take the time to discuss your project goals. We listen proactively. We ask questions. We make sure that we understand your needs. Then, ARA engineers strategize with you to complete your project within budget and on time. We become your partner and you become ours. Vision, creativity, imagination and inspiration–these forces drive the design process at ARA. And this design process is a journey with the client, where the journey itself is as enjoyable as the discovery at the end.

Our approach

Analysis

Analysis

  • Site visit and survey
  • Project feasibility studs
  • Reviewing and refining project scope
  • Reviewing alternative conceptual proposals
design

Design

  • Preparing preliminary design reports, sketches, schematics, specification
  • Preparing preliminary  calculations
  • Systems and materials review
  • Reviewing of applicable codes and standards
  • Coordinating with other disciplines

Design

  • Preparing preliminary design reports, sketches, schematics, specification
  • Preparing preliminary  calculations
  • Systems and materials review
  • Reviewing of applicable codes and standards
  • Coordinating with other disciplines
design
Development

Development

  • Preparing working drawings and supporting detailed calculations
  • Resolving design issues
  • Preparing specifications, tender and contract documents
  • Permit documentation
  • Liaising with city examiner and attend city meetings
  • Coordinating with other disciplines
  • Collaborating with others responsible for preparing, detailed estimates of the cost of the Project
Construction Admin

Construction Admin

  • Shop drawings review and approval
  • Attending regular site meetings
  • Preparing works progress report
  • Investigating and reporting any unusual construction circumstances
  • Change Order management
  • Interpreting contract documents
  • Preparing as-built drawings
  • Issuing the final occupancy certificate

Construction Admin

  • Shop drawings review and approval
  • Attending regular site meetings
  • Preparing works progress report
  • Investigating and reporting any unusual construction circumstances
  • Change Order management
  • Interpreting contract documents
  • Preparing as-built drawings
  • Issuing the final occupancy certificate
Construction Admin

Projects

Water St project
Yorkville
Warren
John St
Thatcher
Richmond St

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