What TIDES Consulting does

TIDES Consulting Ltd. is a privately held structural engineering consulting firm founded in 2011 by Tarek, a registered professional engineer in four Canadian provinces with a Ph.D. from McMaster University. The firm designs structural systems for buildings, civil structures, and bridges across the full range of construction materials used in modern practice: timber, heavy timber, steel, concrete, masonry, and cold-formed steel. Its service portfolio spans core structural engineering design, building assessment, specialty engineering, strengthening and seismic upgrade, dynamic and seismic analysis, vibration analysis, finite element modelling, progressive collapse analysis, geotechnical engineering, forensic and insurance investigation, and a strata engineering / building envelope consulting practice.

The firm operates from offices in Burnaby and Kelowna, British Columbia, and delivers projects across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and internationally into the United States. Project sizes range from small tenant improvements to large-scale industrial, civic, and commercial facilities with capital costs reported up to $120 million, including notable projects such as the Fort McMurray Community Centre, Aurobindo Pharma Complex, and Moose Jaw Civic Centre. Its computational backbone relies on commercial finite element analysis platforms (STAAD Pro, SAP2000, ETABS9, ANSYS, LS DYNA, ABAQUS) for advanced structural modelling, and it assigns a Principal Structural Engineer to each project from commencement to completion to maintain quality control.

TIDES operates a project-based professional services model with quote-driven pricing and direct client engagement with developers, property owners, contractors, and government and institutional clients. The firm segments its work across residential and multi-family developers, commercial and mixed-use developers, industrial and warehouse operators, government and institutional clients, civil infrastructure, and healthcare and education. Marketing and business development are conducted primarily through a project portfolio website and referral networks within the engineering and construction industry. The firm has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investment.

Name

TIDES Consulting

Legal name

Tides Consulting Inc.

Website

https://tidesconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TIDES Consulting is a privately held Canadian structural engineering firm (Burnaby and Kelowna, BC) designing structural systems for buildings, civil structures, and bridges across timber, steel, concrete, and masonry. It serves developers, government, and industrial clients across Canada, specializing in seismic upgrade, vibration analysis, and FEA-based design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Building assessment consulting
• Seismic upgrade design
• Vibration analysis engineering
• Finite element modelling

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

TIDES Consulting is a structural engineering consulting firm that designs structural systems for buildings, civil structures, and bridges across all primary construction materials including timber, heavy timber, steel, concrete, masonry, and cold-formed steel. The firm provides specialized analysis services such as progressive collapse analysis, vibration analysis, finite element modelling, dynamic/seismic analysis, FRP-based seismic upgrades, building assessment, and strata engineering for building envelope issues.

Product overview

TIDES Consulting is a structural engineering consulting firm offering a unified suite of engineering services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include structural engineering design, building assessment, specialty engineering, strengthening & seismic upgrade, investigation & insurance claims, geotechnical engineering, dynamic & seismic analysis, vibration analysis, finite element modelling, progressive collapse analysis, and Strata Engineering services for building envelope and warranty reviews. Projects range from small tenant improvements to multi-million dollar industrial facilities and bridges across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Engineering Core structural engineering service for design of structural systems of buildings, civil structures, and bridges covering all primary construction materials including timber, heavy timber, steel, concrete, masonry, and cold-formed steel. Services delivered to developers, property owners, contractors, and government/institutional clients.
• Building Assessment Structural assessment of existing buildings to evaluate structural damage, integrity, and safety for property owners, insurance claims handlers, and other consultants.
• Specialty Engineering Design of building components including structural steel connections, light gauge steel studs, seismic restraint of brick facades and mechanical equipment, structural glass design, and structural aluminum design for contractors and building owners.
• Strengthening & Seismic Upgrade Upgrading existing structures to accommodate higher loads or change of use, including seismic upgrades using FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) materials and traditional methods to meet current building codes.
• Investigation & Insurance Claims Forensic engineering investigation for insurance claims and failure analysis of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure, including assessment of failure mechanisms and remediation recommendations for insurers, property owners, and legal counsel.
• Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical services including site investigation, geotechnical assessment and analysis, and geotechnical reports for single-family houses, multi-family buildings, and commercial structures.
• Dynamic & Seismic Analysis Structural analysis for dynamic loading including earthquake and equipment excitation using response spectrum analysis, modal analysis, and time history analysis methods.
• Vibration Analysis Advanced vibration analysis using finite element analysis (FEA) software to predict vibration modes, frequencies, and system responses, addressing excessive vibration affecting tenant comfort in office buildings or equipment functionality in industrial or healthcare facilities.
• Finite Element Modelling Finite element modeling (FEM) of complex structures using STAAD Pro, SAP2000, and ETABS9, with advanced software including ANSYS, LS DYNA, and ABAQUS for special structures such as penstocks and mechanical fittings.
• Progressive Collapse Analysis Design of buildings for progressive collapse concepts as per U.S. General Services Administration guidelines.
• Strata Engineering Specialized services for strata buildings including condition assessment and investigation, warranty reviews (2-5-10), and building envelope consulting for restoration and rehabilitation for strata corporations and property owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed up to $120M capital cost
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Glotman Simpson: Vancouver-based structural engineering consultancy serving residential, commercial, and institutional clients across BC and Canada. Highly comparable single-discipline structural firm with similar project mix and material expertise.
• Aspect Structural Engineers: Western Canadian structural engineering consultancy serving residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Comparable single-discipline focus and project types in the BC and Alberta markets.
• Bush Bohlman & Partners: BC-based structural engineering firm offering design, seismic assessment, and building envelope services. Comparable in size, geography, and service mix including heritage and multi-family residential work.
• Fast + Epp: Western Canadian structural engineering firm known for mass timber, timber, and hybrid structural systems. Comparable in advanced structural materials expertise and BC-based project portfolio.
• Read Jones Christoffersen (RJC): Canadian structural engineering consultancy with offices across multiple provinces providing structural design, building science, and restoration services. Closely comparable in service scope, including building envelope and seismic work.
• Equilibrium Consulting: Vancouver-based structural engineering consultancy with expertise in timber, seismic design, and mass timber construction. Comparable in niche structural expertise and Western Canadian geographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with structural engineering services supporting buildings, bridges, and civil infrastructure in Canada. Competes on large-scale and publicly funded projects.
• Stantec: Large multi-discipline engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with structural engineering capability across Canada. Bundled offering competes with single-discipline structural consultancies on bigger bids.
• WSP Global: Global multi-discipline engineering consultancy with significant structural engineering practice in Canada. Competes for larger institutional and infrastructure projects where TIDES would need to partner.

Emerging players

• Thurber Engineering: Canadian geotechnical and civil engineering consultancy with overlap on TIDES' geotechnical and infrastructure services. Comparable in Western Canadian presence and partial overlap on bridge and infrastructure work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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