Services

Due diligence and reviews of buildings’ mechanical systems
Peer design reviews of mechanical systems
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system design
Refrigeration and ice plant design for rinks and food storage facilities
Plumbing systems design including storm water harvesting and gray water filtration systems
Sprinkler and standpipe system design
Critical facilities and datacenter design
Contract administration and construction review
Commissioning
Building energy performance audits
Life cycle costing and budgeting

Electrical Anchor

Electrical Engineering

Power distribution, life safety, and utility coordination for buildings of every scale. Our electrical practice complements the mechanical team so clients get a single point of responsibility for the coordination of MEP systems in their buildings.

Due diligence and reviews of buildings' electrical systems
Peer design reviews of electrical systems
Normal and emergency power distribution
Fire alarm and life safety design
Critical power and backup generation
Automatic transfer switches, generators, switchboards, MCCs
Digital metering and sub-metering
Utility coordination and rate optimization
Wire management and cable tray design
Energy conservation and value engineering

Lighting Anchor

Lighting

From base building to signature architectural lighting. Our lighting practice pairs technical rigour with a designer's eye for how a space actually feels once occupied.

Interior lighting design
Exterior, facade and architectural lighting
Lighting controls and dimming systems
Photometric analysis and calculations
Emergency and egress lighting
Daylight harvesting integration
Lighting retrofits and upgrades
Energy code compliance and reporting

Telecom Anchor

Telecommunications

Voice, data, and wireless infrastructure engineered for how modern buildings actually work; dense with connected devices, remote workers, and the growing demands of intelligent building systems.

Structured cabling design (Cat 6/6A, fiber)
Voice and data infrastructure
Wireless (Wi-Fi) coverage planning
Fiber optic backbone design
Telecom room design (MDF, IDF)
Distributed antenna systems (DAS)
Paging and intercom systems

AV Anchor

Audio-Visual

Boardrooms, training rooms, town-hall spaces, digital signage networks. Our A/V team designs systems that are reliable enough for daily use and simple enough that a first-time user can walk in and start.

A/V design and coordination
Conference and meeting room systems
Digital signage and video walls
Presentation and projection systems
Sound reinforcement and audio
Control system integration
Room scheduling and touch-panel interfaces

Security Anchor

Security

Access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management designed as an integrated system, not as bolted-on afterthoughts. Coordinated with life safety, building automation, and IT infrastructure from day one.

Security systems design
Access control systems
Video surveillance (CCTV / IP)
Intrusion detection
Visitor management systems
Integration with building automation
Card readers and biometric systems

Commissioning Anchor

Commissioning

Commissioning is how a building lives up to its design intent. Aquila's commissioning practice runs from design-phase review through construction inspections, functional performance testing, seasonal verification, and operator training — so what was designed on paper actually performs in the field, and keeps performing after handover.

Design-phase commissioning review
Construction-phase inspections and site observations
Functional performance testing of HVAC, plumbing, and controls
Building automation system point-to-point verification
Deferred and seasonal commissioning
Operator training coordination
Systems manuals and closeout documentation

Retro-commissioning and recommissioning of existing buildings

IST Anchor

Integrated Systems Testing

Integrated Systems Testing confirms that a building’s fire protection and life safety systems respond together as designed. As Integrated Testing Coordinator under CAN/ULC-S1001, Aquila plans and leads testing, verifying that every connected system, from detection through to response, performs as one.

ULC S1001-11 Integrated Systems Testing coordination
Test plan development and scheduling with trades
Fire alarm and voice communication verification
Mechanical smoke control interface testing
Sprinkler and standpipe system integration
Emergency power, lighting, and generator sequencing
Elevator recall and door-hold-open coordination

Deficiency reporting and rectification support
OBC-compliant IST final reports

Sustainable Anchor

Integrated Sustainability

At AQUILA, we integrate sustainability services with our engineering expertise to help you achieve your decarbonization and environmental goals. Our experienced base-building engineers guide you in reducing energy costs, minimizing waste, improving operational efficiency, and reducing your carbon footprint. We showcase your accomplishments through recognized certifications like LEED, BOMA, CAGBC Zero Carbon Building and Energy Star.

Buildings account for a significant portion—40%—of total energy consumption, making energy management a central aspect of sustainability.
Need accurate zero carbon plans and budgets? Our experts in building upgrades create precise sustainability plans tailored to your needs.

Don't feel empty after an expensive certification process. Let our professional engineers enhance your building and unlock the inherent benefits of certification. Partner with AQUILA for transformative sustainability solutions that maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Let us guide you to a greener future while offering the following services:

Carbon Transition and Zero Carbon Plans
LEED Certification Consulting
ENERGY STAR Consulting
District Cooling and Heating Advisory (Enwave etc.)
Commissioning
WELL Building Standard Consulting
BOMA BEST Certification Consulting
Utility Analysis and Management
Municipal Water Rebate Assistance
Utility and Government Incentive Management
ASHRAE Energy and Water Audits

Services

At The Aquila Group, our suite of services help our clients achieve maximum value, reduce their risk, and ensure the timely completion of their project - all with minimal disruption to their regular business activities.

Mechanical Engineering

Our engineers are well known and highly respected for their depth of knowledge and experience. This is why Aquila is sought after by many of Canada’s premier organizations for a wide variety of mechanical engineering services, including: ​

Due diligence and reviews of buildings’ mechanical systems

Peer design reviews of mechanical systems

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system design

Refrigeration and ice plant design for rinks and food storage facilities

Plumbing systems design including storm water harvesting and gray water filtration systems

Sprinkler and standpipe system design

Critical facilities and datacenter design

Contract administration and construction review

Commissioning

Building energy performance audits

Life cycle costing and budgeting

Electrical Engineering

Power distribution, life safety, and utility coordination for buildings of every scale. Our electrical practice complements the mechanical team so clients get a single point of responsibility for the coordination of MEP systems in their buildings. ​

Due diligence and reviews of buildings' electrical systems

Peer design reviews of electrical systems

Normal and emergency power distribution

Fire alarm and life safety design

Critical power and backup generation

Automatic transfer switches, generators, switchboards, MCCs

Digital metering and sub-metering

Utility coordination and rate optimization

Wire management and cable tray design

Energy conservation and value engineering

Lighting

From base building to signature architectural lighting. Our lighting practice pairs technical rigour with a designer's eye for how a space actually feels once occupied. ​

Interior lighting design

Exterior, facade and architectural lighting

Lighting controls and dimming systems

Photometric analysis and calculations

Emergency and egress lighting

Daylight harvesting integration

Lighting retrofits and upgrades

Energy code compliance and reporting

Telecommunications

Voice, data, and wireless infrastructure engineered for how modern buildings actually work; dense with connected devices, remote workers, and the growing demands of intelligent building systems. ​

Structured cabling design (Cat 6/6A, fiber)

Voice and data infrastructure

Wireless (Wi-Fi) coverage planning

Fiber optic backbone design

Telecom room design (MDF, IDF)

Distributed antenna systems (DAS)

Paging and intercom systems

Audio-Visual

Boardrooms, training rooms, town-hall spaces, digital signage networks. Our A/V team designs systems that are reliable enough for daily use and simple enough that a first-time user can walk in and start. ​

A/V design and coordination

Conference and meeting room systems

Digital signage and video walls

Presentation and projection systems

Sound reinforcement and audio

Control system integration

Room scheduling and touch-panel interfaces

Security

Access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management designed as an integrated system, not as bolted-on afterthoughts. Coordinated with life safety, building automation, and IT infrastructure from day one.

Security systems design

Access control systems

Video surveillance (CCTV / IP)

Intrusion detection

Visitor management systems

Integration with building automation

Card readers and biometric systems

Commissioning

Design-phase commissioning review

Construction-phase inspections and site observations

Functional performance testing of HVAC, plumbing, and controls

Building automation system point-to-point verification

Deferred and seasonal commissioning

Operator training coordination

Systems manuals and closeout documentation

Retro-commissioning and recommissioning of existing buildings

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Integrated Systems Testing

ULC S1001-11 Integrated Systems Testing coordination

Test plan development and scheduling with trades

Fire alarm and voice communication verification

Mechanical smoke control interface testing

Sprinkler and standpipe system integration

Our engineers are well known and highly respected for their depth of knowledge and experience. This is why Aquila is sought after by many of Canada’s premier organizations for a wide variety of mechanical engineering services, including:

Power distribution, life safety, and utility coordination for buildings of every scale. Our electrical practice complements the mechanical team so clients get a single point of responsibility for the coordination of MEP systems in their buildings.

From base building to signature architectural lighting. Our lighting practice pairs technical rigour with a designer's eye for how a space actually feels once occupied.

Voice, data, and wireless infrastructure engineered for how modern buildings actually work; dense with connected devices, remote workers, and the growing demands of intelligent building systems.

Boardrooms, training rooms, town-hall spaces, digital signage networks. Our A/V team designs systems that are reliable enough for daily use and simple enough that a first-time user can walk in and start.