Structural & Framing Work in Calgary
Foundations, wood framing, shear walls and load-bearing work, built to the engineer's drawings and the Alberta Building Code.
Structure Is Where Quality Starts
Everything else in a building sits on its structure. TAM Building builds that structure to the engineer's drawings, with attention to the details that decide how a building performs: load paths, connections, bracing and fire separation.
We work as the builder on projects that need structural framing as a trade package, or as part of a complete build. Engineering design is provided by our partner Tam-Crete Engineering where the project calls for it.
What We Build
Wood Framing
Floors, walls and roofs framed accurately for multi-storey and low-rise buildings.
Learn more →Shear Walls and Tall Walls
Bracing and wall assemblies detailed for lateral loads and taller wall heights.
Learn more →Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls, with permits where the wall height requires them.
Learn more →Beams and Load-Bearing Openings
Beams, posts and headers installed where walls are opened or loads change.
Learn more →Firewalls and Sound Separation
Party-wall assemblies built to the rated details, including sound ratings such as STC 60 where the design calls for it.
Learn more →Structural Work in Practice
Our Montablan project shows the structural scope we handle on a multi-unit build.
| Structural Element | Project Scope & Details |
|---|---|
| Building Type | 4-Level Multi-Unit Residential Building (4799 Montablan Avenue NW) |
| Foundation | Cast-in-place concrete foundation, footings and slabs |
| Wood Framing | Multi-storey wood frame floors, load-bearing walls, and roof structure |
| Lateral Bracing | Engineered shear walls and tall wall assemblies |
| Fire & Sound Separation | Party-wall assemblies built to rated details with STC 60 sound rating |
Built to Code, Backed by Engineering
Professional Involvement
The Alberta Building Code (NBC 2023 Alberta Edition, in force May 1, 2024) sets out when engineering or architectural involvement is required (see Division C, 2.4.2). We confirm this at the start.
Stamped Design
Structural drawings are stamped by a professional engineer registered with APEGA.
Retaining Walls
In Calgary, retaining walls over 1.2 m need a building permit.
How We Work
Read the Drawings First
We review structure, connections and sequencing before the first cut.
Coordinate with the Engineer
Questions go to the designer quickly instead of being solved on site.
Build and Check
Work is checked against the drawings before it is covered.
Inspect
Inspections are booked at the right stage and passed before the next trade.
Structural & Framing FAQs
Do you do framing only, or whole projects?
Both. We can take on structural framing as a trade package or manage the whole build through our General Contracting service.
Do I need an engineer for my project?
Often yes for structural work. The code sets out when professional involvement is required, and we confirm it with you at the start.
Do retaining walls need a permit in Calgary?
Retaining walls over 1.2 m need a building permit.
Can you build from my engineer's drawings?
Yes. Send them through the form and we will review them.
Can you help design the structure as well?
Our partner Tam-Crete Engineering provides structural design, so design and build can be coordinated.
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Need Structural or Framing Work in Calgary?
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- 301 14 St NW Unit 209, Calgary, AB, Canada
- (403) 910-9488
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