Expertise

Major cities now require a stormwater management plan, prepared by a professional engineer, for any project involving significant impervious surfaces — whether for a building, parking area, or urban development.

The increase in impervious surfaces alters the natural behavior of runoff by accelerating flow rates and placing additional demand on existing infrastructure. A stormwater management plan therefore analyzes these impacts and proposes appropriate measures — such as detention, retention, or infiltration — to control peak discharge to the municipal system.

This framework allows municipalities to better protect and plan their infrastructure while reducing the risks of sewer backup, flooding, and downstream property damage.

Residential development and new street projects require integrated planning, where roadway geometry, user safety, and infrastructure efficiency are considered from the earliest stages. We design alignments, profiles, and intersections while accounting for topographic conditions, land constraints, and municipal requirements. Underground infrastructure is planned in a coordinated manner to optimize network layout and facilitate long-term maintenance.

Our team also provides complete design of potable water distribution systems, sanitary sewer networks, and stormwater management infrastructure, in compliance with applicable standards and the capacity of existing systems. We support our clients throughout the regulatory process, including applications for authorization from the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), as well as municipal infrastructure approval procedures, ensuring a smooth path from planning to implementation.

The rehabilitation of specialized municipal infrastructure requires a precise assessment of the condition and current performance of existing assets. We are involved in the upgrading of potable water booster stations and pressure-reducing systems to ensure reliable, safe, and appropriately distributed water supply within municipal networks. Our interventions aim to modernize facilities while improving efficiency and long-term durability.

We also undertake rehabilitation projects involving detention basins, municipal lighting upgrades, and the replacement or reconstruction of culverts. Each mandate considers operational constraints, applicable standards, and municipal budget realities, with the objective of extending infrastructure service life while enhancing performance and resilience.