A-D Engineering Group Ltd. possesses the proven expertise of twenty five years of providing specialized analysis, design, and site services for temporary structures. Our work includes the following:

	Formwork and Falsework
	High Access Scaffolding
	Suspended Scaffolds and Platforms
	Roof Anchors and Davit Arms
	Gin Poles, Tower Cranes and Foundations
	Reshoring Procedures for Multi~Storey Structures
	Provisions for Excavation and Trenching
	Temporary Shoring for Erection/Dismantling

 

Frequently our firm is called upon to solve unusual problems requiring unique innovative approaches; the challenges posed by such projects are consistently met. Our engineers are as comfortable utilizing conventional proprietary temporary structures components as they are adopting custom designed temporary elements including the latest products available. Attention to detail, and control of cost and schedule characterize our services in this specialized area.

A selection of some of the more predominant temporary structure projects for which our staff have been involved in the last thirty years include:

formwork design for 20' x 26' solid reinforced concrete girders supporting the Hudson Bay Centre above the Yonge Street and Bloor Street subway routes in downtown Toronto (1968)

specialized design of timber and aluminum "flying forms" (1968 to 1976)

temporary shoring for load bearing wall removals at Canada Broadcasting Corporation studios in Toronto (1970)

Bell Canada tunnel design (1970 to 1973)

shoring of thirty downtown Toronto manholes for the Campbell House relocation to University Avenue (1972)

formwork and falsework for QEW bridge overpasses between Niagara Falls and Fort Erie (1970 to 1973)

gin pole analyses for tower erection (since 1973)

temporary shoring for structures damaged by fire

sheet pile, lagging, soldier pile, and raker design for deep excavations adjacent to existing structures

emergency shoring for impending two storey collapse at Metropolitan United Church, Toronto (1983)

roof anchors, davit arms (since 1986)

investigations for collapse of formwork, shores, and temporary bracing

access scaffolding design (since 1986) e.g. Massey Hall renovations (1990)

swingstage component design (since 1990)

design of portable classrooms and their foundations for York Region Board of Education (since 1986)

design review and drawing for field offices and trailers

temporary adjustments to correct oil drilling paths

custom shoring for precast concrete roof replacement at Richmond Hill Centennial Pool (1991)

shoring for reinforced concrete multi-level parking garage repairs for construction vehicles supported by reduced strength structural slabs (since 1986)

temporary seating for spectator sports; e.g. the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club (1990)

design of load test temporary framework for prototypal testing of wood roof trucsses up to 70' span, reinforced concrete frames, etc.

general design work for temporary shoring and scaffolding for contractors of all major building materials

developed new patented cold formed steel temporary framing components for work stations and platforms

temporary scaffolding for renovations to Casa Loma (1992)

design temporary shores to support 20 storey apartment building and two level parking garage at 1365 Bank Street, Ottawa (1993 to 1994)

temporary support of rubble walls at Peterborough Jail (1994)

design and testing of roof anchors for swingstage and lifelines throughout Ontario (since 1991)

	scaffolding for restoration of the Welland Canal (1993)
	investigation of collapse of scaffolding for repainting of water towers
	design of circular access platform inside a standpipe suspended on 2 lines and installed through an 18" access hatch.
	access scaffolding for the opera house renovations in orillia

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Thrity Years of Pratical Innovation

Clients for our temporary structures services are
typically contractors, owners, developers, architects,
engineers, lawyers, and government agencies
- people who demand the very best.

Specialized custom shores required to support
retaining walls, shear walls, and columns for
parking garage slab repair/replacement were designed for the following projects:

	580 The West Mall, Etobicoke(1988)
	10 Shallmar Boulevard, Toronto(1989)
	220 Duncan Mills Road, Toronto(1989)
	1243 Islington Avenue, Toronto(1990)
	6010 Bathurst Street, North York(1990)
	Main Square Apartments ~ Main St. & Danforth Ave., Toronto(1991 & 1992)
	15 Vicora Linkway, Nort York(1992)
	3400 Eglinton Ave. E., Scarborough(1993)
	421 Maple Ave., Burlington(1993)
	2 Regal Road, Toronto(1993)
	551 The West Mall, Etobicoke(1994)
	715~725~735 Don Mills Road, North York(1995)
	60 Pavane Linkway, North York(1995-1996)
	65 Southport Street, Toronto(1996)
	355 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto(1996)
	57 Mabelle Avenue, Toronto(1997)
	48 Laverock Ave., Richmond Hill(1997)
	Park Plaza Hotel, Toronto(1997)
	20 William Roe Blvd.(1997)
	Burlington Towers, Burlington(1998)
	53~57 Widdicomhill Blvd., Etobicoke(1998)
	185 Shaughnessy Blvd., North York(1998)
	Howard Johnson’s, 475 Yonge Street, Toronto(1998)
	279 Queen St. S., Kitchener(1998)
	1257 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga(1998)
	200 Van Horne Ave., Toronto(1998)
	695 Surrey Lane, Burlington(1998)
	120 Rosedale Valley Rd., Toronto(1998)
	90 Mornelle Court, Toronto(1998)
	Toronto~Dominion Bank (King & Bay), Toronto(1998)
	Barrie City Hall, Barrie(1998)
	1 Benvenuto Place, Toronto(1999)

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