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GRIT Engineering Inc. Civil, Environmental, and Geotechnical Engineering as well as project management and Surveying.

We are determined to provide a quality design while resolving all obstacles to move your project forward.

What Triggers a Phase II ESA?Most properties have a story to tell.Historical uses such as manufacturing, automotive oper...
10/15/2026

What Triggers a Phase II ESA?

Most properties have a story to tell.

Historical uses such as manufacturing, automotive operations, fuel storage, or commercial activities can leave clues that warrant further investigation. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment helps identify those potential concerns and determine whether additional study may be beneficial. A Phase II is required when findings of the Phase I indicate that there may be potential concerns with soil, groundwater, vapour, and other media.

Understanding a property’s history early in the development process helps project teams make informed decisions and better understand site conditions.

At GRIT Engineering, our environmental team helps clients gather the information they need to move projects forward with confidence.

The more you know about a site before development, the fewer surprises you’ll encounter later.

🎃👻 GRIT’S HALLOWEEN COLOURING CONTEST! 👻🎃Calling all little artists! 🖍️ Get creative and join us for some spooky Hallowe...
10/13/2026

🎃👻 GRIT’S HALLOWEEN COLOURING CONTEST! 👻🎃

Calling all little artists! 🖍️ Get creative and join us for some spooky Halloween fun with our Halloween Colouring Contest! 🧡

We’re inviting children ages 0–12 to show off their colouring skills for a chance to WIN!

🎨 Age Categories:
🎃 Ages 0–4
👻 Ages 5–8
🕸️ Ages 9–12

🖍️ How to Enter:
Pick up a colouring sheet at the GRIT office OR download and print one from our website! Once your masterpiece is complete, drop it off at our office by October 26th!

🏆 Prizes:
One lucky winner from each age group will receive a Halloween-themed prize basket filled with goodies from the wonderful The Peach Basket & Co.! 🎁🧡

📅 Entries Due: October 26th
🎉 Winners Announced: October 28th

We can’t wait to see all your SPOOK-tacular creations! 🎃✨

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Five Common Boundary Issues Discovered During DevelopmentNot every challenge on a development project is visible on pape...
10/13/2026

Five Common Boundary Issues Discovered During Development

Not every challenge on a development project is visible on paper.

During topographic surveys, we frequently identify site conditions that can significantly influence project design:

• Unexpected grade changes
• Existing drainage concerns
• Utility conflicts
• Retaining walls or structures
• Access constraints

Identifying these conditions early allows project teams to adapt designs before construction begins.

The earlier challenges are discovered, the easier and less expensive they are to address.

That’s why a thorough survey is one of the most valuable investments at the start of any project.

⁣Our office will be closed Monday, October 12th with regular office hours will resume Tuesday, October 13th 🦃
10/11/2026

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Our office will be closed Monday, October 12th with regular office hours will resume Tuesday, October 13th 🦃

What Can a Geotechnical Investigation Tell You?What is happening beneath your site?A geotechnical investigation helps un...
10/08/2026

What Can a Geotechnical Investigation Tell You?

What is happening beneath your site?

A geotechnical investigation helps uncover critical information that cannot be seen from the surface, including:

✓ Soil types
✓ Groundwater conditions
✓ Bearing capacity
✓ Settlement potential
✓ Slope considerations
✓ Earthworks requirements

This information helps support planning, design, and construction decisions throughout a project’s lifecycle.

At GRIT Engineering, we help clients turn subsurface information into practical engineering solutions.

Understanding your site starts from the ground up.

🎓 Investing in the next generation of STEM leaders! 💡GRIT Engineering is proud to support students pursuing their passio...
10/07/2026

🎓 Investing in the next generation of STEM leaders! 💡

GRIT Engineering is proud to support students pursuing their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics through our STEM Scholarships.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients! We’re excited to celebrate your hard work, ambition and commitment to building a brighter future. 💪✨

Site Plan Design: Where Development Success BeginsThe most significant opportunity to maximize land value often happens ...
10/06/2026

Site Plan Design: Where Development Success Begins

The most significant opportunity to maximize land value often happens before the first engineering drawing is finalized.

Site plan design is one of the earliest and most important stages of any development project. The decisions made at this stage influence how a site functions, what it costs to construct, and how efficiently the land can be utilized.

A well-designed site is about much more than building placement.

It’s about understanding how all the pieces work together:

✔ Site access and circulation
✔ Parking efficiency and traffic flow
✔ Grading and earthworks optimization
✔ Municipal servicing opportunities
✔ Stormwater management integration
✔ Future development flexibility
✔ Construction practicality

When these elements are considered early, project teams are often able to identify opportunities, reduce unnecessary costs, and better understand site constraints before advancing into detailed design.

At GRIT Engineering, our Civil Engineering Team works with developers, landowners, planners, architects, and municipalities on projects ranging from single-lot developments to large-scale residential, commercial, industrial, and subdivision projects.

Our approach focuses on:

✔ Identifying site constraints and opportunities early
✔ Optimizing site layouts to reduce earthworks and servicing costs
✔ Integrating grading and stormwater strategies from the outset
✔ Coordinating infrastructure requirements with overall development goals
✔ Supporting streamlined project reviews through practical engineering design

Strong site planning doesn’t just create a development that fits on paper, it creates a project that functions efficiently, supports long-term performance, and helps maximize the potential of the land.

Team GRIT was proud to attend Handbags for Hospice last night! 👜✨We were honoured to support such a wonderful evening as...
10/02/2026

Team GRIT was proud to attend Handbags for Hospice last night! 👜✨

We were honoured to support such a wonderful evening as a Gold Sponsor, helping raise funds and awareness for the incredible work hospice provides in our community. 💛

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What a Property’s History Can Tell UsNot all environmental considerations are visible when you walk a site.In fact, some...
10/01/2026

What a Property’s History Can Tell Us

Not all environmental considerations are visible when you walk a site.

In fact, some of the most important information about a property can be found by looking at what existed there decades ago.

During a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, environmental professionals review historical records, aerial photography, fire insurance maps, and previous property uses to better understand how a site has evolved over time.

Common historical land uses that often attract attention include:

• Service stations and fuel storage areas
• Dry cleaning operations
• Manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Historical fill areas
• Waste handling or disposal activities
• Underground storage tanks

What surprises many property owners and developers is how a use from 30, 50, or even 100 years ago can still influence planning and development decisions today.

Understanding a property’s history isn’t about looking backward, it’s about helping project teams make informed decisions moving forward.

At GRIT Engineering, our environmental team helps clients gain a clearer understanding of their site’s past so they can confidently plan for its future.

Every property has a story. The key is knowing where to look.

Why Every Successful Site Plan Starts with an Accurate Topographic SurveyBefore a grading plan is designed, before utili...
09/29/2026

Why Every Successful Site Plan Starts with an Accurate Topographic Survey

Before a grading plan is designed, before utilities are laid out, and before permits are submitted, there is one critical step that sets the foundation for an entire project: the topographic survey.

A topographic survey captures existing elevations, buildings, trees, utilities, drainage features, and other site characteristics that designers rely on to make informed decisions.

When survey information is accurate, projects move forward efficiently. When it isn’t, costly redesigns and construction challenges often follow.

At GRIT Engineering, our surveying team provides the detailed site information needed to support site planning, grading design, servicing, stormwater management, and construction.

Every successful project starts with understanding the site.

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