• CANADA'S PREMIER

    SIGN AND
    BILLBOARD

    ENGINEERING PROVIDER

About Our Company

Sign Structure Engineering

With more than 25 years of experience in the sign industry, Sign Spec Canada is committed to providing outstanding structural engineering services. We focus on delivering top-notch solutions while ensuring our rates remain competitive. We look forward to partnering with you to create effective sign designs that align with your branding goals.

Our team of skilled professionals leverages cutting-edge technology and industry expertise to deliver dynamic and visually striking signs tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for eye-catching outdoor displays or sophisticated interior graphics, SignSpec is dedicated to bringing your message to life with unparalleled excellence.

What We Do

What is Sign Engineering?

At Sign Spec Canada, we specialize exclusively in sign structures. With years of
experience in sign structure engineering, we’ve refined our expertise in selecting the
best materials and techniques for a wide range of projects. We know how challenging it
can be to get the attention and support you need from an engineering firm, which is why
we prioritize building lasting, collaborative partnerships with our clients. From structural
design to providing permit and fabrication drawings, we ensure that every detail of your
project is handled with precision.

Sign
Engineering

High-Rise to High-Impact, We’ve Got All Your Engineering Needs Covered.

Billboard
Engineering

Your Comprehensive Solution in Billboard Engineering

Field Testing
Site Assessments

The Gold Standard in Site Assessments & Field Testing Services.

What We’re Offering

Sign Spec Canada has designed and engineered hundreds of sign structures across the country. Below is just a glimpse of our diverse portfolio.

Our Expert People

Meet Our Professional Team Members

Chris Sharpe, P. Eng.

Founding Partner

Chris has almost two decades of experience as an engineering manager and professional engineer in the sign industry. Having overseen close to 10,000 exterior sign projects, Chris’ first- hand knowledge of the design, fabrication, estimation, and installation processes of the signage business is highly uncommon in the field.

Educated at the University of Waterloo, where he studied civil engineering, he continues to live and work in Southwestern Ontario. He is a member in good standing and holds licenses in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, and is a proud member of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE).
Giving back to the community has been a major focus of Chris’ time outside of the office, for the past 10 years has served on various ringette boards, and is currently the President of Great Lakes Ringette League.

Marc Carriere, P. Eng.

Founding Partner

Marc has over 25 years of experience working in the sign industry. He started his career with an industry-leading sign manufacturer where he was the firm’s engineering manager and a member of the management team. After a decade of working on the client side, Marc founded Signum Engineering Inc. in 2006, with the sole focus of providing engineering services to the sign industry.

Marc regularly works with the sector’s most prominent sign manufacturers, sign installation contractors and permit consultants. He balances his work at Signum with his role at Sign Spec Canada.

Marc is a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Civil Engineering program. He is a member in good standing and holds licenses in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba, and is a proud member of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE).
When Marc is not busy counting fasteners or reviewing specs, he enjoys spending time with his two children. He also enjoys hiking and playing golf in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.

Are you looking for a Canadian sign engineering partner?

We Are Here to Help Improve and Enhance Your Project

Get in touch with us today.