About

Bow Valley Engineering is on the forefront of building science and building envelope engineering - separating the interior of our buildings from exterior conditions. Our practice focuses on the durability and sustainability of buildings, from design and construction to maintenance and restoration. We provide cost-effective solutions to optimize building systems and envelope performance. 


For nearly 20 years, our team has practiced building science and building envelope engineering in Western Canada, with projects completed in Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan. To learn more about our team and what we do, explore the links below.


Our Team

Johnathon Bain

P.Eng., Q.Adj.(Const)

Principal Engineer

Johnathon has practiced Building Science and construction across Western Canada for nearly 20 years. His experience includes evaluation, restoration, and maintenance of existing buildings. He is a published technical author, technical presenter, currently sits on the IIBEC Interface technical journal Peer Review Board as a Peer Reviewer and is a Past Chair for the APEGA Calgary Branch Board.

Johnathon is registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA and registered as a Qualified Adjudicator (Construction) by the ADR Institute of Canada.

Izabela Dlugosz

B.Comm., AT

Principal Technologist

For the past decade, Izabela has been involved in various projects across Western Canada. These include building envelope restorations, new construction consulting, historic terracotta assessment and restoration, building envelope condition assessments, and providing litigation support services.

Izabela is a highly skilled architectural and building science technologist, with hands-on experience conducting water penetration tests, air leakage tests using thermography and acoustics, and moisture content testing.

Our Services

  • Building Science Engineering
    • Wind uplift, façade design, thermal and energy studies
  • Building Envelope Consulting for New Construction
  • Building Envelope Design and Consulting for Restoration and Repairs
    • Construction contract documents (Drawings and Specifications)
    • Contractor procurement
    • Construction and contract administration
  • Historic Masonry Restoration
  • Capital Replacement Studies
  • Reserve Fund Studies
  • Facility Condition Assessments
  • Building Envelope Condition Assessments
  • Technical Audits
  • Warranty Review
  • BEVA (Building Exterior Visual Assessment)
  • Water and Air Leak Investigations
  • Roof Anchor Review
  • Roof Inspections
  • Roof Anchor Testing
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Moisture Content Readings
  • Water Penetration Testing for Windows
  • Crack Monitoring
  • Construction Dispute Resolution (Adjudication, Mediation, Negotiation)
  • Prompt Payment
  • Change Analysis
  • Litigation Support
  • Insurance Assistance
  • Project Documentation (3D Building Scanning, Photography)
  • Drone Surveys
  • Thermography

Building Science and the Building Envelope

Building science is the practice of engineering and designing buildings that are efficient, durable, safe and comfortable. It encompasses all building elements and systems, including building envelope engineering. 

The building envelope is an environmental separation, intended to separate the interior of our buildings from exterior conditions, and is typically comprised of the following:


  • Exterior Walls and Cladding
  • Windows and Doors
  • Skylights
  • Roofing
  • Patios, Balconies and Guards
  • Plazas
  • Parkades
  • Foundations and Structure
  • Sealants and Flashings
  • Waterproofing
  • Air and Vapour Control
  • Thermal Insulation

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