• NEW BUILDING DESIGN
• STRUCTURAL GLASS AND FAÇADE ENGINEERING
• COLD FORM STEEL STRUCTURES
• BUILDING ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
• STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTING
• SPECIAL STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS

Considerable experience has been accumulated in design of structural systems using steel, timber, reinforced concrete, aluminum, masonry and plastic materials. Projects include design of schools, arenas, office buildings, shopping centres, churches, hotels, factories, apartment buildings and townhouses.

• Structural Engineering Consulting
• Prime Consultant
• Building Design of Industrial Facilities
• Contract Administration
• Construction Review
• Building Code Analysis

* University of Toronto,
School of Pharmacy

 
Corporate Office, Mississauga, ON


Fire Station, Kitchener, ON

* Ontario Science Centre,
Toronto, ON

* Indicates image is from a project worked on by John Kooymans during tenure with a previous employer.

MTE's John Kooymans is a professional engineer with over 23 years of experience in building design, with a specialty in structural glass design. He leads a team of professionals providing consulting services to architects, owners and contractors in structural glass and facade engineering / detailing.

• Facade Systems Design / Detailing
• Structural Glass Design / Detailing
• Mock-Up Testing / Research and Development
• Engineer of Record
• Peer Review
• Construction Review
• Plant Review
• Reclading Design
• Specifications

* Four Seasons Centre for
Performing Arts, Toronto, ON

* 130 Bloor Street Skylight,
Toronto, ON

 
University of Western Ontario,
Avian Research Building,
London, ON

* Sears Tower - "The Ledge",
Chicago IL

* Delegation of Ismaili Imamat,
Ottawa, ON

• Detailing with structural glass and steel
• The Ledge: Structural Glass Observation Boxes at the Willis (Sears) Tower

Over the years MTE has developed an expertise in the design of cold formed steel structures used for exterior cladding support. Many buildings utilize cold formed steel studs for the exterior wall framing, parapet framing and canopy structures. 

Our team has also aquired a comprehensive expertise in the design of cold formed steel load bearing systems. Load bearing wall panels are mainly used in multi-storey buildings that have repetitive floor plates. These building include condominiums, school residence, seniors residence and hotels. We have designed these structures with various floor and roof systems such as steel joists/composite deck, precast concrete slabs and Light Gauge Metal joists / composite deck.

Working on existing structures comes with its own set of challenges that MTE is well equipped to deal with. Our background in design allows us to quickly and efficiently resolve any difficulties that arise.

• Structural Engineering Consulting
• Prime Consultant
• Building Design of Industrial Facilities
• Contract Administration
• Construction Reviews
• Building Code Analysis
• Building Code Upgrades
• Structural Preservation of Heritage Buildings

We have been involved in the review of existing structures for building owners, buyers and sellers. In addition we have assessed and reported on damage from fire, wind, impact, decay, snow, water, ice and vibrations.

• Structural Damage Reports
• Existing Building Structural Assessments
• Existing Building As-Built Drawings
• Vibration Studies
• Demolition Reports

• Agricultural Engineering
• Stress and Fatigue Analysis
• Parking Structures
• Retaining Walls
• Foot Bridges
• Repair of Damaged Structures