Industries We Serve
Asterisk Engineering Corporation is a Kingston-based project design company with 25 years of experience delivering high-quality services across Canada. Our licensed professionals specialize in Municipal and Structural Engineering, plus Building & Interior Design services for the private and public sectors—including Commercial, Institutional, and Residential projects.
FULL-SERVICE OFFERING
Built for complex projects (public + private)
We support clients across multiple industries with a full-service offering that includes building design, structural engineering, project management, municipal engineering, inspection services, expert witness services, research, and peer review—delivered with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Municipalities & Public Works
We partner with municipalities and public-sector organizations on rural and urban projects, helping move initiatives from feasibility through design and construction support.
Common project needs we support:
- Site plans, subdivisions, and road design
- Feasibility studies; conceptual, preliminary, and detailed plans
- Stormwater management planning
- RFP and tender preparation
- Quantities, estimating, scheduling, and costing
- Contract documents and contract administration during construction
DEVELOPMENT
Land Development & Subdivisions
AEC supports development teams with municipal engineering expertise and coordinated project leadership to help projects meet applicable regulations while staying focused on sustainable, economically feasible outcomes.
RESIDENTIAL
Residential (Single-family & Multi-family)
We support single-family and multi-family residential projects, including new builds and renovation-focused scopes that require design clarity and structural confidence.
Typical residential scopes include:
- Modifications and renovations (building & interior design)
- Alterations, repair, and restoration (structural)
Industries & project types we serve:
- New building design for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects
- Building additions, renovations, and interior design
- Building permit drawings and coordination with consultants
- Structural assessments to ensure safe and durable structures
- Design of foundations, retaining walls, and structural systems
- Municipal approvals, including zoning, site plan, subdivision, and development applications
- Accessibility design compliant with OBC and AODA requirements
- Stormwater management and site servicing design
- Site servicing inspections, including water, sewer, and roadway systems
- Shoreline protection, dock, and marina engineering solutions
- Engineering peer reviews and technical due diligence
- Construction inspections and compliance reviews
- Project management and coordination from concept to completion
- Structural and municipal expert witness support for legal matters
- RFP and tender preparation
- Quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, scheduling, and reserve fund studies
- Contract documents and contract administration during construction
COMMERCIAL
Commercial
AEC serves the commercial sector across a wide range of building and engineering needs, supporting both private and public-sector clients with coordinated engineering and building & interior design services.
INSTITUTIONAL
Institutional
We serve institutional clients with engineering and design services grounded in professionalism, quality, and sustainable decision-making—supporting projects where long-term performance and compliance matter.
EXISTING BUILDINGS
Renovations, Alterations, Repair & Restoration
For existing buildings and structures, AEC supports upgrades and improvements through building & interior design services and structural expertise—helping address alterations, repairs, and restoration needs safely and effectively.
LEGAL SUPPORT
Legal, Claims & Dispute Resolution (Expert Witness Services)
AEC’s experienced engineers provide expert witness services for legal disputes in municipal and structural matters, including stormwater-related issues (drainage, flooding, erosion, sediment control) as well as analysis related to building defects and construction issues.
PEER REVIEW & RESEARCH
Owners, Developers & Project Teams (Peer Review + Research)
We offer peer review services to assess engineering reports, calculations, and specifications for accuracy, reliability, and alignment with applicable codes, standards, and best practices—supporting confident decision-making and practical, cost-effective outcomes.
We also provide research services that blend technical expertise and innovative thinking, supporting research and development initiatives and the evaluation of engineered products and approaches.
Our Process
Our process is designed to bring clarity from early-stage planning through delivery. It typically includes:
Initial consultation
Conceptual design
Detailed design
Construction documents
Bidding / negotiation
Construction administration
Whether you’re planning municipal infrastructure, land development, a residential build, a commercial project, or an institutional facility, AEC is ready to support you with innovative, sustainable, high-quality engineering and design services.
#201, 1480 Bath Rd – Kingston, ON K7M 4X6
Office: (613) 542-2040
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