Sectors We Serve
MNA Engineers delivers engineering solutions across regulated building classifications A–F
From motion picture theatres and art galleries to industrial facilities and care centres, our team provides precise, code-aligned consulting for every project type.
Your Project, Our Expertise
Every building type comes with its own set of compliance standards. We bring proven experience in interpreting these codes and applying them to real-world projects. Whether you’re planning a renovation, new build, or specialized installation, our engineers know how to meet jurisdictional requirements while keeping projects efficient and compliant.
Our Expertise Includes
We Work:
- Across Alberta
- British Columbia
- Saskatchewan
Supporting clients in:
- Commercial
- Institutional
- Residential
- Industrial sectors
Jump To Your Sectors
Find Your Building Classification
We design and verify building systems that perform under pressure, literally. Our team supports developers and contractors across Calgary and beyond in these key sectors:
A: Assembly
B: Institutional
C: Residential
D: Business
E: Mercantile
F: Industrial
Our Capabilities by Classification
We provide expertise across various building classifications.
Gathering Venues (A1-14)
- A1 – Performing Arts (theatres, opera houses)
- A2 – General Assembly (galleries, libraries, restaurants)
- A3 – Arena Type (arenas, indoor swimming pools, rinks)
- A4 – Open Air Gathering (amusement parks, stadiums)
Detention / Treatment / Care (B1–B3)
- B1 – Detention (jails, prisons)
- B2 – Treatment (hospitals, care facilities)
- B3 – Care (nursing homes, group homes)
Residential (C)
- C – Residential (Apartments, boarding houses, clubs (residential), colleges (residential), convents, dormitories, family day homes, hotels, houses, lodging houses, monasteries, motels, schools (residential))
Business and Personal Services (D)
- D – Business and Personal Services (Banks, barber and hairdressing shops, beauty parlours, dental offices, dry cleaning establishments, laundries, medical offices, offices, police stations without detention quarters, radio stations, small tool and appliance rental and service establishments)
Mercantile (E)
- E – Mercantile (Department stores, exhibition halls, markets, shops, stores, supermarkets)
Industrial (F1–F3)
- F1 – High-Hazard Industrial (warehouses, processing plants)
- F2 – Medium-Hazard Industrial (box factories, storage plants)
- F3 – Low-Hazard Industrial (storage garages, workshops)
Need Help Classifying Your Building?
Not every project owner or contractor knows their building’s classification, and that’s perfectly fine. If you’re unsure, our team can help you identify it quickly and accurately.
Licensed Across Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan
We are recognized by APEGA, EGBC, and APEGS to provide engineering consulting across all major classifications.
FAQs
How fast will someone respond to my inquiry?
Your project will fall into one of the building classifications A1–F3 outlined above. You can search the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition by keyword to confirm. If you’re still unsure, contact us and we’ll guide you.
What’s the difference between A1 and A3?
A1 covers assembly occupancies intended for the production and viewing of the performing arts. A3 applies to arena-type occupancies.
What do I need to have ready before MNA can provide a quote or start the design?
The more information we gather from your project, the faster and more accurate our quote will be. Click “Book a Service” in the top right, choose “Engineering Consulting,” and fill in the form as best you can.
Let’s Get Your Project Moving
We bring precision and clarity to your project from the start.
Our engineers combine code expertise with practical design insight to support projects across every building classification.
Contact Us
Contact Our Structural Engineers in Calgary
Connect with our team to discuss your project. Whether it’s a complex retrofit or a new foundation system, MNA delivers structural solutions you can trust.
- (587) 742-6824
- 500 4th Ave SW, Suite 2500, Calgary, AB T2P 2V6, Canada
- Mon – Fri: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Sat – Sun: Closed
