ENGINEERING DESIGN

Extensive Experience - Varied Expertise

IDEA Group focuses on the delivery of civil and municipal engineering consulting services, specializing in multi-family, industrial and commercial developments. The engineering staff at IDEA Group possess broad variety of expertise from major roadways system design to private development streets and alleys. In addition, our engineering staff include experts in hydraulic and storm-water studies and modeling.

We began, and continue to operate as a civil engineering design firm for private clients. We are experts in rezoning, planning, and construction document preparation. Our engineers and support staff understand regulatory agency interactions, construction costs and techniques, deadlines, and most importantly: how these factors affect the client's budget.

Complimentary Services

In addition to our professional engineering staff, IDEA Group offers in-house planning and architecture professionals. These service areas function as civil support and as professional service providers to public and private clients.

Engineering Design Experience

IDEA Group has extensive experience in engineering design projects of different scope and functionality. These projects include:

Engineering Design Services

  • Feasibility studies
  • Site design
  • Grading design
  • Erosion control design
  • Sanitary sewer design
  • Storm sewer design
  • Subdivision agreements
  • Utility design
  • Utility agreements
  • Cost estimating
  • Agency approvals
  • Wetlands consulting
  • Contract documents
  • Bidding process
  • Specifications
  • Contract administration
  • Construction observation
  • Construction staking
  • Post-construction services

Single and Multi-family Site Development

From a one-off single or multi-family site to a large, multi-phased residential project within a master-planned community, IDEA Group provides the level of services needed for each project. With extensive experience developing residential sites in Calgary and surrounding areas, we have a thorough understanding of applicable zoning requirements, and the ability to maximize unit density while minimizing budget impacts.

Representative projects:

  • Prestwick Pointe Condominiums – Calgary, AB
  • South Pointe Condominiums – Calgary, AB
  • Evergreen Pointe Condominiums – Calgary, AB
  • Axxess at Summerwood Townhouse and Condominiums - Sherwood Park, AB
  • Axxess at Terwillegar Condominiums – Edmonton, AB
  • Breeze – Airdrie, AB
  • The Edge – Airdrie, AB
  • Taralake Place Condominiums – Calgary, AB
  • Taralake Junction Condominiums – Calgary, AB
  • Breeze – Airdrie, AB
  • The Edge – Airdrie, AB
  • Luxstone – Airdrie, AB
  • The Highbury Condominiums – Calgary, AB
  • Bayside Condominiums – Airdrie, AB
  • Wexford Estates – Calgary, AB

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Commercial Site Development

From a small restaurant to a large office complex, IDEA Group provides the level of services needed for each project. With extensive experience developing commercial sites in Calgary and Edmonton areas, we have a thorough understanding of applicable zoning requirements, and the ability to maximize square footage while minimizing budget impacts.

Representative projects:

  • Shepard Regional Centre – Calgary, AB
  • Sunridge Way Commercial Centre – Calgary, AB
  • Calgary SE Commercial Centre – Calgary, AB
  • Clearview Commercial Centre – Edmonton, AB
  • Edmonton West Commercial Centre – Edmonton, AB
  • St Albert Commercial Centre – St Albert, AB
  • Spruce Grove Commercial Centre – Spruce Grove, AB
  • Sylvan Lake Commercial Centre – Sylvan Lake, AB

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Industrial Site Development

From a small, single-tenant structure to a large distribution centre, IDEA Group provides the level of services needed for each project. With extensive experience developing industrial sites in Calgary and MD of Rocky View areas, we have a thorough understanding of applicable zoning requirements, as well as the ability to maximize square footage while minimizing budget impacts.

Representative projects:

  • Shepard Regional Centre Industrial Park – Calgary, AB
  • Inland Spyhill Pipe Plant – Calgary, AB
  • Inland Spyhill Concrete Plant – Calgary, AB
  • Inland Spyhill Gravel Plant – Calgary, AB
  • AltaLink Yard expansion – Langdon and Acheson, AB
  • Strike Energy Yard Expansion – Crossfield, AB
  • Jacksonport Industrial – Calgary, AB

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Shopping Centers, Office parks and
Mixed-Use Site Development

At IDEA Group, we are experts at all aspects of shopping centers, office parks and mixed-use site design. From the initial planning stages through to the completion of construction documents, we provide clients with a product tailored to their specific needs. Having developed shopping centers, office parks and mixed-use sites in the Calgary and Edmonton areas, we have gained a thorough understanding of applicable zoning requirements, and know how to maximize square footage while minimizing budget impacts.

Representative projects:

  • Westjet Office Building – Calgary, AB
  • Shepard Regional Centre Office Park – Calgary, AB
  • Cochrane Community Health Centre – Cochrane, AB
  • Okotoks Veterinary Clinic – Okotoks, AB

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Roadway Design, Permitting and Documentation

IDEA Group offers transportation services that span the life cycle of a project. Our transportation experience is focused in Calgary and includes planning, siting, permitting, engineering/design, and construction management. Having engineering, planning, and surveying services under one roof enables studies to be conducted concurrently and allows us to provide a balanced product. This unique team approach results in creative solutions and bottom-line savings for our clients. IDEA Group transportation experience includes planning, siting studies, roadway design and rehabilitation, alignment staking, and construction management.

Representative projects:

  • 52 Street upgrades 130 Avenue to 126 Avenue - Calgary, AB

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Drainage Design (Hydrological and Hydraulic)

At IDEA Group, we are exceptionally qualified to provide a full range of drainage and drainage-related services. Our engineers are experienced in storm sewer design, box culvert design, erosion protection, outfall structures and channel analysis and design. IDEA Group drainage capabilities also include the design and preparation of plans and specifications for urban and rural roadway facilities and drainage improvement projects. We are fully qualified in the use of SWMHYMO and QHM for overland drainage and pond analysis.

Storm-water Management Experience

  • Integrated storm-water management planning
  • Water quality enhancement
  • Low-impact development and best management practices
  • Storm-water infrastructure design
  • Alternate design standards and best management practices
  • Erosion and sedimentation control

Representative Studies:

  • Métis Trail, Airport Trail to Stony Trail – Calgary, AB
  • 52 Street upgrades, 114 Avenue to 130 Avenue – Calgary, AB