Palmer & Doherty Consulting Inc.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Thinking about adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to your property?

Our Architectural Technicians can assist you through the planning and design process, including:

• Custom floor plans and layouts
• Municipal by-law and zoning requirements
• Site planning and setbacks
• Water, sewer and utility considerations
• Building Code requirements
• Permit-ready drawings
• Structural engineering coordination

Whether you’re considering a backyard suite, secondary dwelling, or detached accessory unit, we can help take your project from an initial idea through to permit-ready plans.

08/04/2026

🏗️ Current Project Spotlight – Landmark East School Gymnasium

It's exciting to see this project continue to take shape!

From concept and engineering to construction, it's always rewarding to watch months of planning become reality. The structural steel is in place, wood framing is well underway, and the vision for the new Landmark East School Gymnasium is quickly coming together.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making this project happen. We look forward to sharing more progress as construction continues.

At Palmer & Doherty Consulting, we're proud to provide engineering and design services for projects of all sizes across Nova Scotia.

📞 Planning a new build, addition, renovation, or commercial project? We'd be happy to discuss how we can help.

07/22/2026

Planning a Multi-Unit Development?

From duplexes and townhouses to apartment buildings, we provide complete planning, drafting, and engineering services designed to meet NBCC 2020 and Nova Scotia Adaptable Housing requirements.

Let's bring your project to life.

📞 902-242-2725
📧 [email protected]

07/20/2026

At Palmer & Doherty Consulting Inc., we understand that agricultural buildings need to do more than just look good—they need to be practical, efficient, durable, and designed to meet the unique needs of your operation.

Whether you're expanding your farm, building new, or upgrading existing facilities, our team can provide complete design and engineering services.

From concept design through permits and construction support, we'll help make your project a success.

📍 Proudly serving farms across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, & New Brunswick.

📞 902-242-2725
📧 [email protected]

05/13/2026

Excited to share this completed project that our team had the opportunity to be involved in!

Palmer & Doherty Consulting provided the drafting and engineering services for this build. It’s always rewarding to see the final result come together and watch a vision turn into a finished space.

thanks to J. Elliot Construction for bringing this project to us. great collaborating.

04/07/2026

Thinking about building? Don’t overlook your foundation.

Our engineered foundation plans ensure your project meets permitting requirements and is built right from the ground up. Whether it’s a home, garage, or addition, we provide reliable shallow foundation and monolithic slab designs tailored to your project.

Reach out to get started today.