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02/27/2026

Details matter especially in high-density urban environments where space is limited and complexity is high.

This project pushed both design and construction coordination to the next level. Built within a tight urban footprint, every square foot required deliberate planning, disciplined sequencing, and precise ex*****on.

The structure features a load-bearing steel stud system integrated with a composite floor assembly, along with precast and cast-in-place balconies below. Numerous overhangs, step-ins, occupied roof areas, cantilevers, and pop-up roof elements introduced significant structural and detailing complexity.

The real challenge was in the transitions where systems intersect and geometry shifts. These critical junctions demanded rigorous engineering, meticulous detailing, and coordinated site ex*****on.

In complex projects like this, precision defines success.

We’re proud of the team for embracing the technical demands and delivering a high-quality result by staying focused on the details.

01/07/2026

At Tresah West in Victoria, the architectural balcony design presented us with a unique structural challenge and no standard precedent. The LBS structural engineering team worked in close collaboration with the architects to bridge the gap between complex drawings and physical reality, ensuring every detail was built to last.

This project is a perfect example of what happens when architectural ambition meets engineering creativity.

12/23/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, we want to pause and simply say thank you.

Our LBS team is spread across different provinces, so being able to meet in person means so much to us. We talked, laughed, shared what inspired us in 2025, and ended the year with excitement for what 2026 will bring.

This year, we refreshed our website, completed many meaningful projects, and built many great relationships with our partners along the way. Every step was made possible by the people behind it.

We’re truly grateful for the teamwork, support, and effort everyone brought into 2025.

Wishing you all a warm, joyful Christmas and a restful holiday season!
Here’s to more growth, connection, and good moments together in 2026.

Merry Christmas 🎄

12/19/2025

Current progress at the Courtenay Daycare site! 🏗️

As a childcare facility, this project requires stringent fire safety standards. At LBS, we specialize in high-performance load-bearing steel stud framing that meets and exceeds Canadian building code requirements for non-combustible structures.

Whether it’s a specialized daycare or assisted living, our system provides full compliance with non-combustible mandates.

Great to see our team’s professional ex*****on in action on-site!

12/09/2025

Somenos Project Update
📍 Location: Duncan, BC

This 6-storey, 210-unit building has begun with the installation of the LBS superstructure, with concrete cores established and steel assemblies progressing steadily across the site.

Our prefabricated floor system continues to support reliable scheduling and cost control, ensuring efficient installation and consistent quality. Each level is reviewed through the LBS floor-by-floor quality checklist, maintaining precision and performance throughout the build.

We look forward to seeing the structure rise as the project moves into the next stages of construction.

12/04/2025

We’re pleased to share the December 2025 edition of the LBS Newsletter. In this issue, we highlight meaningful milestones from our team and project sites, including a special celebration of Kidus Kebede’s P.Eng. designation — a noteworthy achievement that reflects his dedication and the strength of our engineering practice.

You’ll also find project updates from Duncan, Courtenay, and Kamloops, where LBS continues to support safe, efficient, and consistent construction across Canada.

Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to keeping you connected with more progress and stories as we continue building smarter and better together.

We’re pleased to share the December 2025 edition of the LBS Newsletter. In this issue, we highlight meaningful milestones from our team and project sites, including a special celebration of Kidus Kebede’s P.Eng. designation — a noteworthy achievement that reflects his dedication and the streng...

12/01/2025

Construction at Canary Lofts is progressing well, with the full structural frame now in place and interior spaces beginning to take shape. Steel stud walls and floor joists have been completed through the upper levels, creating clear open floor plates and strong visibility into the layout of the future suites.

On the exterior, window installation and building envelope work are advancing steadily, with sheathing, air barrier, and detailing underway across the facade. Balcony slabs are also being installed, marking another key milestone for the project.

With both structural and envelope scopes moving forward in parallel, Canary Lofts is transitioning into its next phase of construction—bringing the project closer to occupancy and adding new, safe rental housing to the Kamloops community.

11/26/2025

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for Kidus Kebede, P.Eng. at LBS Structural Engineering Inc., who has officially earned his P.Eng. designation.

Since joining LBS in 2021, Kidus has been a key contributor to our mid-rise projects, bringing strong technical judgment, thoughtful coordination, and reliable problem-solving to every design he touches. His growth over the past few years reflects dedication, steady leadership, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Congratulations, Kidus, on this well-deserved achievement. We look forward to the continued impact you’ll make at LBS.

09/18/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗕𝗖 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲.

But when budget concerns arose, the structure was redesigned using LBS’s lightweight steel stud system. The result? Lower costs, faster schedules, and no compromise on quality.

In just 11 weeks, a 3-storey, 129-unit hotel was erected.

This rapid schedule was achieved through extensive prefabrication, including the detailed parapet assemblies, which were pre-assembled in our shop and delivered to site for speedy er****on.

This required close collaboration between structural, architectural, and envelope teams, delivered through detailed planning and coordination.

At LBS, we are committed to finding solutions that bring our clients’ ideas to life.

👉 For the full case study, click here: https://lwbsi.com/project/towne-place-suites-sydney/

08/20/2025

🚨 Over the weekend, a massive fire destroyed a six-storey apartment building under construction in Langley. Thankfully, no injuries were reported — but the incident highlights a growing concern across many communities.

During the construction phase, traditional wood-frame buildings remain highly vulnerable to fire — especially before fire suppression systems are installed. A single spark can quickly escalate into a devastating blaze, resulting in delays, higher costs, increased insurance premiums, and community safety risks.

At LBS, we believe there’s a better way forward.

Our non-combustible steel stud system offers inherent fire resistance, ensuring greater protection during and after construction. Beyond safety, steel also provides durability, sustainability, more favorable insurance profiles, and long-term value for developers and residents alike.

Every project is an opportunity to build safer, stronger communities. By embracing steel construction, we can reduce risks, stabilize costs, and create buildings that stand the test of time.

📰 The Rising Cost of Wood-Frame Fires: Why It’s Time to Rethink Construction Materials: https://lwbsi.com/the-rising-cost-of-wood-frame-fires-why-its-time-to-rethink-construction-materials/

【The news report by CBC.】

08/18/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲?
🏗 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗶𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲, 𝗕𝗖

Constructing three residential buildings at the same time required an exceptional level of coordination across design, fabrication, delivery, and on-site installation.

With multiple trades working in parallel, maintaining alignment in scheduling, sequencing, and quality control was critical.

For example, equipment, workers, and materials had to be managed across all three sites simultaneously, while overall scheduling needed to account for shared resources—such as crane use and material deliveries—to avoid delays and overlapping critical path work.

LBS supported this complexity by streamlining communication and leveraging our experienced 3D modelling process to keep all phases of construction aligned.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁? A well-coordinated build that demonstrates how precision and planning bring multi-building projects like Mackenzie Village Phase 4 to life.

Mackenzie Village Case Study
https://lwbsi.com/project/mackenzie-village-4-revelstoke/

07/28/2025

💬 𝖶𝖾’𝗏𝖾 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗄𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖫𝖡𝖲 𝗈𝗇 𝗌𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗅 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗃𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝖾𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝖼𝗈𝗈𝗋𝖽𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝗑𝖾𝖼𝗎𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇. 𝖨’𝗆 𝖺 𝖻𝗂𝗀 𝖺𝖽𝗏𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗈𝖿𝖿𝗌𝗂𝗍𝖾 𝗉𝗋𝖾𝖿𝖺𝖻𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗉𝖺𝗇𝖾𝗅𝗂𝗓𝖾𝖽 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖫𝖡𝖲 𝗁𝖺𝗌 𝗌𝗁𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝗁𝗈𝗐 𝗆𝗎𝖼𝗁 𝖾𝖿𝖿𝗂𝖼𝗂𝖾𝗇𝖼𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾 𝗌𝖺𝗏𝗂𝗇𝗀𝗌 𝗂𝗍 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖻𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝖽𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗋𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍. 𝖫𝗈𝗈𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗐𝖺𝗋𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗃𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗌 𝗍𝗈𝗀𝖾𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋.
— 𝘛𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘒𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩, 𝘒𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

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It’s always an honor to receive feedback from our clients!😊

We've had the pleasure of working with Tony on multiple projects, including the recently completed Tresah West—a 12-storey, 179-unit condominium located in Victoria’s Midtown.

Built using LBS’s non-combustible systems, Tresah reflects our commitment to speed, safety, and long-term value. Thank you Tony for your trust and collaboration!

Tresah is a great example of what’s possible when innovation meets collaboration.