We make the complex simple and the impossible doable.

Smart structural engineering for bold ideas and the people who build them.

VB&S?
YES!

We never say it can’t be done. Our exceptional structural engineering expertise comes from a can-do attitude—fueled by a spirited, curious drive for innovative, economical solutions.

We’ve spent three decades earning a reputation for solving the tough problems with clarity and efficiency. Clean drawings. Creative thinking. Hands-on involvement. And a quiet confidence that if it can be done, we’ll make it happen.

We’re not just engineers.  
We’re enablers of bold ideas.

At VB&S, we’re structural engineers who love a challenge, who lean into complexity, and who believe that elegant design and solid structure should go hand-in-hand—not head-to-head.

Our work isn’t just about calculations—it’s about collaboration, clarity, and creative problem-solving. The kind that makes construction smoother, design stronger, and outcomes better for everyone at the table.

Partner-led.
Engineer-driven.

Partner-led. Engineer-driven. At VB&S, partners don’t just oversee projects—they’re actively involved in every phase, from design and detailing to drafting and site coordination. Unlike most firms, we don’t rely on site administrators. The same engineers who design the structure stay engaged through to completion—because no one is better equipped to oversee construction than the person who designed it.

Our broader team of engineers and technical staff plays an essential role in execution, bringing precision, coordination, and momentum to every project. With a studio built around engineering expertise, we produce clean, accurate drawings and deliver real efficiencies across design and construction.

Complex?
VB&S.

We never say it can’t be done. Our exceptional structural engineering expertise flows from our partner-led model and can-do attitude – our spirited, curious drive for innovative, economical solutions. We are recognized, for example, for projects in which we have eliminated columns and walls to enhance spatial flow – while still creating an economical structure.

Our structures live at the intersection of ingenuity, practicality, and lasting value—and on the edge of impossible.

We’ve spent three decades earning a reputation for solving the hard stuff without over-engineering the life out of it. Clean drawings. Creative thinking. Hands-on involvement. And a quiet confidence that if it can be done, we’ll make it happen.

Our clients love working with us.

Our clients love working with us. So do our colleagues. We revel in a highly-expert, innovative, enthusiastic and collaborative culture built on great relationships and strong mentorship that sets us apart.

If you have a thirst for solving our clients’ most complex problems in the most elegant and efficient of ways, check us out.

Our team holds VB&S in high regards. We appreciate how they continue to provide options to the team and pursue economical solutions to our structures. VB&S gives the Sifton team the information to select the best structural system for each of our buildings. Of the four completed West 5 buildings designs, they have provided us with four different types of structures. VB&S does not default to building systems used in the past and truly strives to seek out the best structure for our buildings.

Richard Sifton
President & CEO
Sifton Properties Limited

We’re a place to learn and grow

We revel in a highly-expert, innovative, enthusiastic and collaborative culture built on great relationships and strong mentorship that sets us apart.

If you have a thirst for solving our clients’ most complex problems in the most elegant and efficient of ways, check us out.