Structural Facade, Glazing & Building Envelope Engineering

Specialty Structural
Glazing, Facade &
Building Envelope

We are a boutique engineering firm specializing in secondary structures’s facade — windows and doors, curtain wall, window wall, cladding, and guardrails. Our value is to provide prudent, practical, and predictable engineering. Where architectural vision demands structural precision, we deliver.

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Glass curtain wall building facade
Licensed in BC & Ontario
Our Expertise

Engineering Services of Distinction

We focus exclusively on the structural elements of the building facade — the systems that keep glass, cladding, and envelope assemblies performing safely and beautifully for decades.

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Glazing Engineering

Structural engineering for all glazing systems — from imported windows and curtain wall to bespoke glass installations. We provide engineering sign-off and design for the full range of glazed facade elements.

  • Glazing Engineering Sign-off
  • Curtain Wall Design & Sign-off
  • Window Wall Design & Sign-off
  • Vinyl Windows
  • Aluminum & Steel Frame Windows & Doors
  • Glass Elevator Design
  • Guardrails & Handrails
  • Shop Drawing Preparation
  • Bespoke Architectural Component Design
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Cladding Engineering

Structural engineering for exterior cladding systems. We design and certify the attachment systems and substructures that secure cladding safely to the building.

  • ACM Panel Systems
  • Aluminum Panel Systems
  • Rainscreen Design
  • Cladding Attachment Design
  • Engineering Sign-off
  • Shop Drawing Preparation
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03
Guardrail Engineering

Comprehensive structural design and certification of guardrail and handrail systems for commercial and residential applications — balconies, stairs, terraces, and glazed railings.

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Attachment Design
  • Engineering Sign-off
  • Shop Drawing Preparation
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Building Envelope

Independent building envelope consulting to assess, maintain, and protect the performance of your building’s envelope/enclosure — from condition assessments to waterproofing compliance.

  • Building Envelope Replacement & Repairs
  • Depreciation Reports
  • Warranty Reviews
  • Building Envelope Condition Assessments
  • Roofing Waterproofing Compliance Letter
  • Balcony Membrane Compliance Letter
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Building Permit Services

Efficient building permit services to keep your project on schedule — professionally sealed and delivered with the turnaround times your project demands.

  • Building Permit Services for Renovations
  • Primary Structural Sign-off (Part 9 Homes)
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About

Built on Precision. Defined by Excellence.

Kace Engineering Ltd is a boutique engineering consultancy led by Kelvin Chen, P.Eng. — a Professional Engineer with extensive experience across both structural glazing/facade engineering and building envelope consulting. Our team has partnered with firms of all sizes on complex residential and commercial projects.

Our mission is to deliver client-centred service, practical and prudent engineering solutions, and efficient turnaround times. We strive to be your trusted engineering partner on speed dial — ready when you need us.

BC
Licensed in British Columbia
ON
Licensed in Ontario
Additional Provinces Available upon request
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Engineering Tools

Client Engineering Calculators

Practical engineering tools for manufacturers and builders — including glazing load calculators, span tables, and compliance checklists. Available to approved users. Please contact us for approval.

Client Engineering Calculators

A suite of proprietary engineering tools for approved clients. Glazing calculators, span tables, and more.

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We welcome Inquiries from Owners, Manufacturers, Contractors, Architects, and Builders with exacting standards. Complete the form below and our team will be in touch promptly.

Email
kelvin@kaceengineering.com
Phone
(604) 728-2318
BC Office
632 Berry Street
Coquitlam, BC V3J 5T6
Licensed In
British Columbia & Ontario
Additional provinces available upon request

“Where architectural vision demands structural precision, we deliver.”