About Us
Who We Are
Stonepath Building Associates Inc. is an ICI façade design and engineering consultancy led by Ian Comeau. We focus on turning architectural intent into buildable, high‑performing building envelopes. Our team translates architectural drawings into coordinated shop drawings, advises on material systems, and resolves the details that make exteriors durable, efficient, and installer‑friendly.
Leadership
Ian Comeau— Principal, Stonepath Building Associates Inc.
Ian leads Stonepath’s façade practice and day‑to‑day project delivery.
Core focus
- Make complex concepts buildable
- Coordinate clean interfaces between systems
- Move teams through submittals with minimal friction.
Systems expertise
- High Pressure Laminate (HPL)
- Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
- Aluminum plate
- Insulated metal panels (IMP)
- Metal siding, decking and roofing
- Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Clients value Ian’s clear communication, practical detailing, and quick turnaround during review cycles (e.g., 24–48 hour comment response when scope allows). He remains available through fabrication and installation for clarifications and adjustments as site conditions evolve.
What We Do Best
- Make complex façade concepts constructible
- Coordinate details across trades and substrates
- Deliver clear submittals and fast responses to review comments
How We Work
Independent, vendor‑neutral advice grounded in constructability. We collaborate across the design–build team to deliver details that stand up to weather, schedule, and budget.
Values
- Clarity — drawings and notes that reduce RFIs
- Constructability — details that installers trust
- Performance — air, water, vapour, and thermal control addressed at every interface
- Accountability—responsive revisions and follow‑through until approval
Credentials And Coverage
- Building envelope specialization across multiple cladding systems
- Experience with Canadian and US codes and reviewer requirements
- Support through submittal, fabrication, and installation
- Vendor‑neutral recommendations aligned to performance, schedule, and budget
Technical Focus
- Fastener strategies for steel and wood substrate
- Subframing layouts and secondary support coordination
- Tolerance management for cleaner installs
Who We Serve
Engineers, general contractors, installers, façade manufacturers and panel suppliers, and architectural teams.
Regions We Serve
Projects across Canada and the United States. Remote coordination and local site support available by arrangement.