Below is a sample of projects Thornfield has worked on, including work completed in Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver, across Canada and the US.
Burnaby, BC
Steel stud, 3D modeling, and ceiling engineering on the new 129,000 sq.ft. three-storey RCMP detachment headquarters, the City of Burnaby's largest civic building project. Rendering courtesy of the City of Burnaby.
Langley, BC
Interior and exterior steel stud and ceiling engineering for Smith Middle School in Langley. Cold-formed steel framing for an active school construction project, coordinated with the architect, the wall and ceiling contractor, and the construction schedule. Rendering courtesy of the project architect.
North Vancouver, BC
Connection design for structural truss work at Neptune Bulk Terminals on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet. Detailed shop-level connections coordinated with the truss steel fabricator for an active industrial bulk-handling environment.
Vancouver, BC
Exterior steel stud engineering for this Clinical Support and Research Centre, including panel lifting design and custom lifting lug development. We worked closely with the client, fabricator, and installer to support prefabricated wall panels, with a focus on constructability, lift sequencing, and site efficiency. Lifting and handling forces were treated as a primary design case, allowing panel geometry, connection detailing, and lug placement to be coordinated early. Rendering by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
Chilliwack, BC
Purpose-built lifting beam for an American facility, with the structural analysis carried out in accordance with ASME BTH-1:2023. Torsion was a governing design issue due to the lift geometry and load path, and it was explicitly analyzed. The design was developed using a combination of MapleFlow, RFEM 6, and bespoke Python notebooks to evaluate section properties, torsional response, load paths, and overall stability, resulting in a solution that is efficient, buildable, and clearly documented for fabrication and safe use.
Prince Albert, SK
Design and field reviews for the steel stud walls and ceilings for this hospital in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Rendering courtesy of the Government of Saskatchewan.
Chilliwack, BC
Structural engineering for a custom picnic table and entry portal at a City of Chilliwack park. Our team is collaborating closely with a local fabricator and contractor to ensure the design meets client specifications while serving the public effectively. Rendering by HausKraft Studios.
Vancouver, BC
Structural design of steel stud systems for Vancouver's Broadway Subway project, which includes six stations. Given the scale and complexity, careful coordination with multiple consultants has been essential throughout construction.
Wisconsin, USA
This 70 by 30 by 16 foot steel frame was designed as an exo-skeleton to support the installation of a Radio Frequency Chamber to be installed in Wisconsin, USA. Members of our team are registered in several US states. This project required extremely close coordination with the RF chamber supplier to ensure exact fit and no penetrations into the chamber.
Chilliwack, BC
A member of our team served as engineer of record for this local shop. Through close coordination with the architect and general contractor, we delivered a cost-effective and efficient structural solution. The design utilized short shear walls and large door openings to create a unique shear wall system, eliminating the need for moment frames and maintaining conventional construction methods.
Vancouver, BC
Engineering for the steel stud systems on this landmark project. Initially retained by the general contractor for pricing drawings of the parapets forming the arch exterior, we were later brought on by the wall and ceiling contractor to complete engineering for the remainder of the project. Rendering by Revery Architecture.
Delta, BC
Structural steel design at Westshore Terminals on Roberts Bank, the busiest single coal export terminal in North America. Heavy-duty industrial detailing for ongoing terminal operations.
Vancouver, BC
Steel stud and ceiling framing for the Maje boutique at the reimagined Oakridge Park, working to landlord standards for a luxury retail destination. Rendering courtesy of the architect.
North Vancouver, BC
Structural engineering for a new public washroom building at Interriver Park, in partnership with CF Projects. Cold-formed steel framing detailed for a public-facing civic facility on the North Shore. Rendering courtesy of CF Projects.
Various, BC
Engineering for numerous masonry veneer projects. Our expertise in both steel stud and wood framing enables seamless coordination with other consultants to ensure proper backing and structural integration. Each system is carefully designed to achieve durability and maintain structural adequacy.
Various, BC
Structural evaluation and certification of rack systems using advanced analysis tools. We model racks (and other structural elements) with precision, confirm load ratings, and quickly verify compliance with structural requirements.
British Columbia
Steel stud solutions to address unforeseen site conditions as they arose during this educational renovation. Our design work ensured the building was completed on time and ready for students returning at the end of the summer.
Vancouver, BC
Steel stud and ceiling framing engineering for the Diptyque boutique fit-out, working closely with the wall and ceiling subcontractor and the architect on a high-end retail interior. Rendering courtesy of Cutler.
Vancouver, BC
Steel stud and acoustic ceiling engineering for tenant-improvement work on the UBC Vancouver campus, coordinated around the academic calendar.
Burnaby, BC
Steel stud and drywall framing engineering for Costco's office spaces at the Still Creek facility.
Langley, BC
Steel stud and ceiling engineering for an interior project at the Pattison Food Group / Save-On-Foods head office. Coordinated partition layouts and acoustic detailing for executive and meeting suites.
Abbotsford, BC
Steel stud and ceiling framing for SoftMoc at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre.
Richmond, BC
Steel stud and ceiling framing for SoftMoc's Richmond Centre store.
Victoria, BC
Steel stud and ceiling framing with seismic restraint for SoftMoc's Victoria store at Hillside Centre.
Leroy, SK
Structural engineering work at the Jansen Mine potash project near Leroy, Saskatchewan, BHP's largest single capital project. Industrial cold-formed steel scope coordinated with on-site teams across the construction camp and processing facilities.
Squamish, BC
Steel stud and ceiling engineering for three buildings on the Woodfibre LNG site in Squamish, BC. Industrial cold-formed steel framing on a major liquefied natural gas project on Howe Sound.