Innovative residential and commercial engineering solutions based in Muskoka, Ontario. We specialize in wood, timber, steel, and concrete, designing everything from traditional structures to cutting-edge volumetric and panelized modular systems. Our designs are strong, sustainable, and built to last.

Innovative residential and commercial engineering solutions based in Muskoka, Ontario. We specialize in wood, timber, steel, and concrete, designing everything from traditional structures to cutting-edge volumetric and panelized modular systems. Our designs are strong, sustainable, and built to last.

Our Services

Our Services

The hands of two people looking over a residential architecture drawing
The hands of two people looking over a residential architecture drawing
The hands of two people looking over a residential architecture drawing

Residential

Residential

A in progress commercial building project
A in progress commercial building project
A in progress commercial building project

Commercial

Commercial

The inside of a building with only framed walls
The inside of a building with only framed walls
The inside of a building with only framed walls

Traditional Structures

Traditional Structures

Modulor construction of small buildings in a warehouse
Modulor construction of small buildings in a warehouse
Modulor construction of small buildings in a warehouse

Modular Structures

Modular Structures

North45 aims to disrupt the market with a practical, technology-driven approach that prioritizes affordability and efficiency. We’ll partner with you and your team to develop cost-effective, low-labour solutions for your structural designs.

North45 aims to disrupt the market with a practical, technology-driven approach that prioritizes affordability and efficiency. We’ll partner with you and your team to develop cost-effective, low-labour solutions for your structural designs.

Our Values

Our Values

Mutual Respect

Mutual Respect

Personalized service tailored to your individual needs. We understand the importance of your project, and we're dedicated to making your vision a reality.

Transparency & Responsibility

Transparency & Responsibility

Recognizing the importance of budget constraints, North45 is committed to providing competitive pricing and optimizing structural designs to avoid unnecessary costs while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Lifelong Commitment

Lifelong Commitment

Support doesn't end when the project is complete. You and your contractor have access to our team throughout the process and for years to come. Our digital archive ensures your project drawings are readily available for future renovations or adjustments.

Community
Involvement

Community Involvement

We are committed to supporting our community through volunteer work and fundraising initiatives. Contact us if you're seeking sponsorship for a local cause.

Zachary Plugers portrait photo in a relaxed atmosphere
Zachary Plugers portrait photo in a relaxed atmosphere
Zachary Plugers portrait photo in a relaxed atmosphere

Zachary Plugers, P.Eng.

Principal & Lead Structural Engineer

About

About

North45 has been created to provide high-quality, budget-conscious structural engineering services in Muskoka and the surrounding region. Over the past eight years, Zach has become deeply rooted in the Muskoka community, building strong relationships through his commitment to timely responses, practical solutions, and fair pricing.

Since arriving in Muskoka in 2017, he has gained diverse experience, including project management for a leading luxury residential builder, engineering training focused on residential projects, and most recently, five years with a small national firm where he advanced to Vice-President and Manager of Structural Engineering.