Steel Connection Design Experts — Sepco Consulting Engineers
Sepco Consulting Engineers provides licensed structural engineering services across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area — including North York, Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, and surrounding regions.
Sepco Consulting Engineers is Toronto’s go-to specialist for steel connection design and calculations. Whether it’s small miscellaneous metal items such as ladders, guardrails, handrails, and stairs, or complex structural steel connections in high-rise buildings, industrial facilities, or heavy shoring systems, we deliver precise, safe, and buildable engineering solutions.
From a simple bolted connection to a sophisticated moment or splice connection, our engineers provide complete design, calculation, and fabrication support that ensures your steel structures perform as intended — efficiently and safely.
Our clients include steel fabricators, metal fabricators, contractors, and architects who trust us for fast delivery, high-quality engineering, and responsive support throughout the design, fabrication, and construction phases.
Your Trusted Partner for Steel Connection Design
At Sepco Consulting Engineers, we don’t just design steel connections — we engineer real-world solutions that simplify fabrication, improve performance, and enhance constructability.
Our engineering team brings PhD-level expertise, 20+ years of hands-on experience, and access to top-tier industry software, and finite element analysis (FEA) tools to deliver accurate and optimized connection designs for every scale and complexity.
Why Clients Choose Sepco Consulting Engineers
Specialized expertise: Two decades focused exclusively on steel connection design and calculations.
Comprehensive service: From connection design and stamped calculations to shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and on-site consultation.
Collaboration with fabricators: Our team works directly with steel fabricators, metal fabricators, and CNC cutting machine operators to streamline production.
Top-tier technology: Advanced modeling and analysis tools ensure precision and minimize rework.
Fast, reliable delivery: Tight deadlines met without compromising quality or detail.
Competitive pricing: Premium-level engineering that remains cost-effective and accessible.
Comprehensive Connection Design & Calculations
We provide complete steel connection engineering services that cover all aspects of design, verification, and documentation.
Types of Connections We Design
Bolted Connection Design — Shear, tension, slip-critical, and combined-force design per CSA S16 and AISC codes.
Welded Connection Design — Fillet, groove, and full penetration welds with proper force distribution and weld sizing.
Moment Connection Design — End plate, flange plate, and moment connections for rigid frames.
Splice Connection Design — Beam and column splices for multi-storey and modular construction systems.
Knife Connection Design — Slim, architectural details for stairs, glass supports, or architectural metal.
Gusset Plate and Bracing Connections — Seismic and non-seismic braced frame designs.
Shoring Waler & Strut Connections — Heavy-duty designs for temporary works experiencing large axial or bending forces.
Miscellaneous Metal Connections — Ladders, railings, stairs, and custom architectural steel assemblies.
Each connection is engineered to achieve maximum efficiency, code compliance, and constructability — all while meeting your project’s specific geometry, load requirements, and fabrication methods. Proper connection design ensures forces are transferred safely between structural members through a continuous load path.
Calculation Report Service
In addition to connection design, Sepco Consulting Engineers offers a dedicated Calculation Report Service — a specialized deliverable designed to help steel fabricators and metal fabricators meet client or stakeholder requirements for verified engineering documentation.
A calculation report demonstrates that the designed steel connections satisfy all structural and safety requirements. This includes verifying that forces are properly transferred through the structural system in accordance with load path principles. It provides formal assurance to owners, consultants, and authorities that the fabrication is based on sound engineering principles and meets code standards.
Our calculation reports include:
Detailed load analysis, connection design, and verification checks.
Compliance with CSA S16, AISC, and other relevant codes.
Connection sketches or excerpts from shop drawings.
Stamped and signed engineering documents when required.
This service is especially valuable when fabricators need to support their design submittals or prove the structural integrity and safety of their work to clients, building officials, or third-party reviewers.
Whether you need one connection checked or an entire structure certified, our calculation report service provides clear, defensible engineering documentation that enhances confidence and ensures compliance.
Steel Shop Drawings & Fabrication Drawings
We produce fabrication-ready shop drawings tailored for seamless coordination between the design office and the fabrication floor.
Our deliverables include:
Fully detailed steel shop drawings and fabrication drawings.
Complete bolt and weld schedules with standardized callouts.
CNC cutting machine data (DXF or NC files) for automated fabrication.
Fit-up and erection details to minimize field modifications.
Accurate quantity take-offs and material schedules.
We work closely with steel fabricators and metal fabricators to ensure every drawing reflects real-world fabrication practices, helping prevent delays, errors, and costly rework.
On-Site Consultation & Construction Support
Construction sites often present unexpected challenges. Our engineers provide on-site consultation services to help resolve field issues quickly and safely.
Whether it’s an unforeseen geometry issue, interference, or a need to modify a connection, our team visits the site to assess the condition, provide verbal guidance, and prepare immediate sketches or revisions.
If a formal report or stamped calculation is needed afterward, we issue it promptly. This flexible, hands-on approach allows projects to stay on schedule without compromising safety or compliance.
We also continue to support our clients through construction and post-completion, ensuring that every engineered detail performs as intended.
Engineering Calculations & Peer Review
Our engineers perform a wide range of analytical and verification services:
Comprehensive connection calculations for all connection types.
Finite element analysis (FEA) for complex or heavily loaded joints.
Peer review and optimization of third-party designs.
Retrofit and modification assessments for existing structures.
Design optimization to reduce material costs while maintaining safety.
All calculations can be delivered as signed, sealed, and stamped engineering reports, ready for submission to clients, building departments, or engineers of record.
Industries We Serve
Sepco Consulting Engineers proudly serves clients in a variety of sectors, including:
Commercial and residential high-rise construction
Industrial and manufacturing facilities including cable tray frames, equipment supports, and electrical support systems requiring engineered steel connections.
Infrastructure and bridge projects
Temporary works and shoring systems
Architectural and miscellaneous metals
Fabrication and erection contractors
No matter the project size — from a simple stair bracket to a multi-storey structural frame — our team delivers accuracy, reliability, and service excellence.
Why Toronto Chooses Sepco Consulting Engineers
Our success is built on three key pillars — expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.
Clients consistently choose Sepco Consulting Engineers because we:
Deliver fast, on-time results without compromising quality.
Offer direct communication with experienced engineers.
Provide practical, constructible designs that work in the field.
Combine academic-level knowledge with real-world fabrication experience.
Maintain competitive pricing and transparent cost structures.
With over two decades of focused experience, Sepco has become the trusted name in steel connection design and calculation services in Toronto and across Ontario.
FAQs
Q: Do you provide stamped calculation reports?
Yes — our calculation report service provides fully stamped and signed documentation to verify connection design compliance for clients, reviewers, and authorities.
Q: Can you help prepare fabrication and shop drawings?
Absolutely. We provide detailed shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and CNC cutting files ready for production.
Q: How quickly can you complete connection designs?
We typically deliver within a few business days, with expedited turnaround available for urgent site needs.
Q: Do you provide on-site engineering consultation?
Yes — we provide on-site consultation for structural concerns, installation issues, and real-time connection design advice.
Q: Do you work with small fabricators as well as large projects?
Yes — we serve both small metal fabricators and large-scale steel fabricators, providing scalable engineering support.
Contact Toronto’s Connection Design Experts
Ready to get started?
Contact Sepco Consulting Engineers — Toronto’s leader in steel connection design, calculations, shop drawings, and fabrication support.
Phone: 416-672-0202
Email: info@sepcoengineering.com
Office: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Experience the difference of working with an engineering team that combines technical depth, fabrication experience, and a client-first approach