Edifice Engineering is a structural engineering firm based in the rural community of Dauphin, Manitoba. The firm was formed in 2002 by Darren Eddie, a professional engineer and Manitoba native with a background in civil engineering. After studying at the University of Manitoba, he worked with a Winnipeg firm on a number of large and small projects, then after taking paternity leave started doing some residential designs for friends, neighbours, and family. Upon moving to Dauphin, he realized that rural Manitoba lacked proper support for engineered design and drafting services, and he decided to form his own company to fill that void. In the years since, Edifice Engineering has grown from a one-man operation into a well-known regional practice with a 2,400-square-foot office, and a reputation for providing clients professional services in a timely and cost-effective fashion. Early on, Edifice Engineering focused mostly on residential projects – everything from decks, to garages, to cabins, to renovations and new homes. The firm later progressed into commercial projects, where their scope has also varied – they have done sheds, daycares, and recently a Wayway Foodmart on the Waywayseecappo First Nation. Geographically, they mainly work in rural Manitoba, but Darren is also certified to work in Saskatchewan, so the firm also often works in the southeast part of that province, where they are closer to clients than a lot of their competitors. “Our goal is to meet the needs of the community,” Darren explains. “That means taking on a variety of projects, and it means going where we’re needed. We used to get asked about doing projects in Saskatchewan a lot, and that’s why I ended up getting my certification. I wanted to meet that need.” JANUARY 2026
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