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Alberta & British Columbia — Western Canada

Practical Civil Engineering
Solutions for Complex Projects

From grading and drainage design to earthworks and infrastructure planning, we help developers, contractors, municipalities, and engineering firms deliver successful projects.

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15+
Years Experience
200+
Projects Completed
AB+BC
Provinces Served
3D
Civil 3D Specialists
15+
Years of Experience
200+
Projects Completed
100%
Client Commitment
Civil 3D
Certified Specialists
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15+
Years Experience
About M&Z Design Consulting

Practical Engineering.
Measurable Results.

M&Z Design Consulting LTD. delivers practical, cost-effective civil engineering solutions for land development, industrial facilities, transportation infrastructure, and environmental projects across Western Canada.

With deep expertise in Alberta and BC regulatory environments and advanced Civil 3D capabilities, we bring technical precision and practical field experience to every engagement.

  • ✓Experienced civil engineering professionals
  • ✓Alberta & British Columbia regulatory expertise
  • ✓Practical, construction-focused design philosophy
  • ✓Cost-effective, value-engineered solutions
  • ✓Civil 3D certified specialists
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Our Disciplines

Engineering Services

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Grading & Earthworks
Cut/fill optimization, mass haul planning, and constructable grading solutions that minimize cost on industrial and commercial sites.
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Stormwater Management
Detention ponds, drainage systems, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and full ESC planning for AB and BC municipalities.
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Road & Access Design
Road geometry, intersection design, and truck access solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential developments.
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Civil Engineering Design
Complete civil site design from feasibility through IFC drawing packages for any project type across Alberta and BC.
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Culvert & Drainage Design
Hydraulic design of culverts, storm sewers, and drainage structures. Site drainage analysis and infrastructure upgrades.
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Civil 3D Services
Surface modeling, corridor modeling, quantity calculations, and drafting support using industry-leading Civil 3D workflows.
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Featured Work

Representative Projects

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Industrial site mass grading earthwork operation
Industrial
Industrial Park — Mass Grading & Servicing
Full civil design including mass earthwork optimization, SWM pond, and industrial access road for a 35-hectare industrial park.
Highway interchange geometric design aerial view
Infrastructure
Highway Interchange — Geometric Design
Highway geometric design, intersection analysis, and drainage engineering for a major transportation corridor upgrade.
Stormwater management detention pond
Municipal
Municipal SWM Pond — Hydrologic Design
Hydrologic modeling, detention pond design, and outlet structure engineering for a municipal stormwater management facility.
Industrial tank farm secondary containment
Industrial
Tank Farm — Secondary Containment Design
Secondary containment berm design, volume capacity calculations, and full regulatory compliance review for oil and gas storage.
Engineers reviewing civil engineering plans
Commercial
Commercial Site Development — Civil Design
Full civil site design including grading, site servicing, stormwater management, and BC municipal approval coordination.
Large scale cut fill earthwork operation
Infrastructure
Subdivision — Earthwork Optimization
Mass haul analysis and balanced cut/fill design for 22-hectare residential subdivision, eliminating need for off-site import.
Why M&Z

Why Choose M&Z Design Consulting

Practical Engineering
Designs that are efficient, constructable, and grounded in real-world field conditions.
Fast Turnaround
Responsive project delivery with clear timelines. We work to keep your project on schedule.
Civil 3D Expertise
Advanced surface modeling, corridor modeling, and quantity calculations using industry-leading workflows.
Contractor-Friendly
Clear, buildable designs that account for real construction constraints and field conditions.
Cost-Conscious
Earthwork balancing, material optimization, and value engineering built into every design.
Client-Focused
Transparent communication and collaboration. We treat every project with the same urgency you do.

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From initial site assessment to IFC drawing packages and construction support — M&Z delivers practical civil engineering across Alberta and BC.

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Case Studies

Engineering in Action

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Aerial drone view mass grading earthwork operation multiple excavators haul trucks
Earthworks · Industrial · Fort McMurray, AB
Industrial Park Mass Grading Optimization
Client required development of a 35-hectare industrial park on highly variable terrain with a fixed earthwork budget. M&Z performed detailed Civil 3D terrain analysis and mass haul optimization, reducing earthwork import by 18% and delivering significant construction cost savings.
35 ha
Site Area
18%
Cost Savings
Civil 3D
Platform
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Stormwater management detention pond hydrologic engineering
Stormwater · Municipal · Calgary, AB
Municipal Stormwater Management Facility
A new commercial subdivision required a municipal-compliant SWM facility within a constrained site footprint. M&Z's hydrologic analysis and optimized pond geometry achieved first-submission approval with a 12% reduction in pond footprint from the initial concept.
1:100
Design Storm
12%
Footprint Reduction
1st
Submission Approval
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Knowledge Centre

Engineering Insights

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Grading design earthwork industrial site
Grading Design
Grading Design Best Practices for Industrial Sites
Key principles that reduce cost and schedule risk from feasibility through IFC on industrial grading projects in Alberta.
M&Z Engineering Team · 8 min read
Stormwater management requirements Alberta BC
Stormwater
Stormwater Management Requirements: Alberta vs. BC
SWM requirements vary significantly between provinces. Key regulatory thresholds, pond sizing, and ESC requirements covered.
M&Z Engineering Team · 10 min read
Civil 3D earthwork quantity optimization
Civil 3D
Civil 3D Tips: Optimizing Earthwork Quantities
Practical workflows for accurate cut/fill analysis and import/export optimization on large sites using Civil 3D mass haul tools.
M&Z Engineering Team · 6 min read