Engineering Reference Library
Concise reference articles on municipal servicing, stormwater, grading and development engineering in Ontario.
How to Define the Civil Engineering Scope for a Consultant
A clear civil scope defines the decision or approval stage, deliverables, inputs, interfaces, exclusions and review support.
Engineering Due Diligence Before Buying Development Land
Engineering due diligence identifies servicing, drainage and grade risks before a land acquisition decision relies on untested assumptions.
What Can Delay an Engineering Submission?
Engineering submissions are delayed when required inputs, criteria or interdisciplinary decisions remain unresolved.
How Municipal Engineering Review Comments Are Addressed
Review comments are addressed by confirming their intent, revising every affected document and providing a traceable response.
When Should a Planner Bring a Civil Engineer Into a Project?
A planner should involve civil engineering when servicing, drainage or grade constraints could affect feasibility, yield or the application scope.
What Engineering Studies May Be Required for Site Plan Approval?
Site plan approval may require servicing, stormwater, grading, transportation, geotechnical and other technical studies based on the site.