Geotechnical Engineering Resources
About our Geotechnical Division
- Horizon Engineering Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Nuclear Densometer Brochure
- Wildcat Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Brochure
Retaining Walls:
BC Housing:
- Example Building Design Philosophy Statement
- Example Residential Design Philosophy Statement
- Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience (MBAR)
- Flood Resiliency Recommendations – Revision 9
- Parkade Vent Shaft Detail
- Housing Foundations and Geotechnical Challenges
- Builder Guide to Site & Foundation Drainage
Misc.
Relevant Links
The following links provide access to the online tools and resources managed by jurisdictions and authorities in British Columbia.
Metro Vancouver Regional District (Map)
- Village of Anmore
- Bowen Island Municipality
- City of Burnaby
- City of Coquitlam
- City of Delta
- City of Langley
- Township of Langley
- City of Maple Ridge
- City of New Westminster
- City of North Vancouver
- District of North Vancouver
- City of Pitt Meadows
- City of Port Coquitlam
- City of Port Moody
- City of Richmond
- City of Surrey
- City of Vancouver
- District of West Vancouver
- City of White Rock
Fraser Valley Regional District (Map)
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Sunshine Coast Regional District
Thompson-Nicola Regional District (Map)
qathet Regional District (Map)
Other
Federal
- National Building Code of Canada seismic hazard values
- Water Level and Flow – Government of Canada
- Fisheries & Oceans Canada: Tides, Currents & Water levels
- Historical Climate Data
Provincial
- BC Building Code
- Letters of Assurance
- BC Assessment
- Water Well Records
- Groundwater Wells and Aquifers
- Water Data & Tools
- iMAP BC
- BC 1 Call
- HabitatWizard
Municipal
- Vancouver Building By-law
- City of Vancouver Groundwater Management Bulletin
- City of Vancouver “Groundwater Areas of Concern” map