CBCL Limited has expanded its offices to include Ottawa, ON. With 2,000+ projects a year and almost 500 multi-talented employees, we create innovative solutions while staying committed to technical excellence and incredible service. We deliver engineering services in multiple sectors, including Municipal, Environmental, Bridges, Climate Change, and Buildings.
CBCL Limited was founded in 1955 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and has grown to twelve offices across five different provinces. As an employee-owned firm, we are committed to creating a positive and lasting impact on their people and the planet. Social, environmental, and sustainable effectiveness are considered in every project.
Municipal
Originally starting as a municipal engineering company, CBCL remains a leader in this field with projects from 100+ communities. We offer a wide range of services that include all phases of design, concept development, preliminary and detailed designs, procurement, and services during construction.
Environmental
With a world-class environmental engineering team, CBCL offers a comprehensive suite of environmental services that are tailored to the needs of the client. We understand the importance of environmentally sustainable and responsible projects and have the expertise necessary to facilitate client success. Through true collaboration among all project participants, CBCL works to produce truly innovative, practical, sustainable, and cost-effective design solutions.
Bridges
From designing new bridges, evaluating existing bridges, or rehabilitating structures to extend their lifespan, clients can trust that CBCL will put lifecycle costs and user safety at the forefront of every decision. With extensive offerings for both public and private clients and over forty years of experience, the CBCL team are experts in complex finite element modeling.
Climate Resilience
CBCL approaches climate change projects by bringing together practical adaption experience, industry-leading scientific data knowledge, and a multi-disciplinary solutions team. From projections science and risk assessment to design and construction, we offer in-house support for all stages of climate change projects.
Buildings
CBCL’s building engineering team blends innovation, value, efficiency, and sustainability principles in all building design. We strive to benefit the communities we serve by creating high-performance buildings that address user needs while also enhancing architectural intent and supporting mechanical and electrical systems.
Contact
Melissa Rutherford, P.Biol, R.P. Bio.,
Manager, Environment, Ottawa