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Calgary’s Prime Mechanical Contractor

Calgary’s Prime Mechanical Contractor — Field-Led, Fully Self-Performing Since 2014

Analog Mechanical is a COR-certified prime mechanical contractor in Calgary delivering plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, hydronics, and design-build mechanical for multi-family and commercial construction. Twelve years. 75+ projects. One accountable team.

Our Story

Our Story

Analog Mechanical was founded in 2014 by Hans Acht and Ryan Smith — two tradespeople who believed Calgary’s construction industry deserved better from its mechanical contractors. Not bigger companies with more overhead. Tighter execution, cleaner sites, and a team that shows up.

The name Analog reflects that philosophy. In an era of systems automation and digital abstraction, Analog Mechanical believes in the irreplaceable value of hands-on craftsmanship, personal relationships, and experienced tradespeople who take pride in their work.

What started as a focused plumbing operation has grown into a full-scope prime mechanical contractor — delivering plumbing, gas fitting, hydronics, HVAC coordination, building automation controls, fire suppression, and refrigeration across multi-family, commercial, and institutional construction projects across Calgary and Southern Alberta.

Twelve years in, we still pick up the phone. We still walk the site. We still stand behind every install.

Analog Mechanical fleet vehicles outside the Calgary office — field-ready, self-performing mechanical contractor
2014–2026 12 Years of Delivery
Built Since 2014

12 Years in the Making

From first commercial contract to prime mechanical contractor delivering 75+ projects across Calgary and Southern Alberta.

2014

Founded by Hans Acht and Ryan Smith. First commercial plumbing contracts in Calgary.

2016

Added HVAC coordination. First multi-family project scope delivered.

2018

COR Certified through ACSA. Formal safety management system implemented across all projects.

2020

Expanded partner network. First design-build mechanical delivery completed.

2022

$20M bonding capacity achieved. City of Calgary mechanical prequalification secured.

2024

10-Year Anniversary. The HAT @ 9th Avenue — $7.6M mechanical scope. 75+ projects delivered. 3–6 active sites running concurrently across Calgary.

2026

12 years strong. $13M largest mechanical scope. New office and shop at Manning Road N.E. Still delivering, still crew-first.

Project Capacity

Multiple Active Projects. One Accountable Team.

Analog Mechanical routinely delivers 3–6 concurrent mechanical scopes across Calgary. Dedicated project management, in-house crews, and structured scheduling mean your project doesn’t get deprioritized when the next one comes in.

HAT @ 9th AveMulti-Family · 300 units
Full Mechanical Scope
Starbucks / PowerPlayCommercial TI · SC Mall
TI Package
Scotiabank CanmoreCommercial TI
Plumbing & HVAC
Pinewood PlazaCommercial Base Building
Full Mechanical
Hillhurst RenovationMulti-Family Retrofit
Mechanical Reno
McDonald’s Edmonton TrlNew Mobile Location
Restaurant Mech
Leadership

The People Behind the Work

Led by Red Seal tradespeople with combined construction credentials across the field, office, and project management. Every person here came up through the trade.

Ryan Smith, Principal & Vice President at Analog Mechanical Ltd., Calgary

Ryan Smith

Principal & Vice President, Construction and Business Development

Red Seal Plumber Master Plumber Alberta Class B Gas Fitter Gold Seal Project Management NCSO

Ryan Smith is the commercial face of Analog Mechanical — the person GCs and developers call when they need to understand scope, timeline, and budget for a mechanical package. A Red Seal Master Plumber, Gold Seal PM, and NCSO, Ryan’s credentials span the full spectrum from field trade to safety management to project delivery.

Since 2014, Ryan has translated what Analog delivers in the field into the commercial relationships, prequalification packages, and project agreements that build the pipeline. He knows the work because he has done it — and that credibility is why the relationships hold.

Hans Acht, Principal & Vice President at Analog Mechanical Ltd., Calgary

Hans Acht

Principal & Vice President, Preconstruction and Project Management

Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Master Plumber Class A Gas Fitter P.GSC 25+ Years in Trade

Hans Acht is the operational backbone of Analog Mechanical. A Red Seal Plumber, Master Plumber, P.GSC, and Class A Gasfitter, Hans has run every seat from journeyperson through senior PM before co-founding Analog in 2014. He knows how mechanical systems get built — because he built them.

On every active project, Hans sets the standard for field execution and quality. His credentials and site experience translate directly into consistent delivery across multi-family towers, commercial fit-outs, and complex mechanical rooms. If the work is not right, Hans is the first to know — and the first on site to fix it.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Isn’t a Checkbox. It’s How We Work.

At Analog Mechanical, safety is not a department — it’s a discipline that governs every decision we make on every project. Our Workplace Health & Safety Management System (WHSMS) is externally audited through the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA), and we maintain full COR certification — the highest standard of safety compliance in Alberta’s construction industry.

Every project begins with a site-specific safety plan. Every crew member participates in regular toolbox talks. Every incident — no matter how minor — is documented, investigated, and used to improve our processes.

For GCs and building owners, this means fewer disruptions, fewer incidents, and a partner who protects your site.

COR Certificate of Recognition — Analog Mechanical certified by ACSA
COR Certified Alberta Construction Safety Association — internal audit annually; external audit every 3 years

Credentials & Certifications

COR — Certificate of Recognition
Active

Externally audited by ACSA annually — the highest safety standard in Alberta construction.

WCB — Workers’ Compensation Board
Good Standing

Clean workplace injury record. Clearance letter available on request.

$20M Bonding Capacity
Active

Financial security for project completion on large-scope mechanical contracts.

City of Calgary Prequalified
Active

Category C7400200 — Buildings Mechanical Contractor.

BBB A+ Rating
Active

Better Business Bureau accredited — verified business reputation.

MCA Alberta Member
Active

Mechanical Contractors Association of Alberta.

ACSA Member
Active

Alberta Construction Safety Association.

For General Contractors

What General Contractors Say About Working With Us

Four reasons GC project managers and procurement teams choose Analog Mechanical over the field.

Schedule Reliability

We staff projects to meet your schedule. Our PM team provides regular progress updates and flags delays before they become problems on your critical path.

Clean, Safe Jobsites

COR certification means our crews take safety seriously. Organized work areas, documented hazard assessments, consistent toolbox talks — every project, every day.

One Call, Full Scope

One mechanical contract. One point of contact. Full accountability from rough-in to commissioning. 3 trades in-house, full mechanical scope coordinated under a single Analog prime contract.

Paperwork Ready

Prequalification packages, COR certificates, bonding letters — ready within 24 hours. We know how procurement works and we won’t slow down your process.

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

10+
Years in Business
75+
Projects Delivered
$20M
Bonding Capacity
3
Trades In-House
55+
Yrs Combined Experience
A+
BBB Rating
Community & Sustainability

Community and the Trade

Analog Mechanical believes in the trades that built Calgary — and in developing the next generation of tradespeople who will keep building it.

We support apprenticeship development within our crews, partnering with apprentices to build real field experience on active commercial projects. We also give back to the community through donations of work clothing, tools to high school trades programs, and food drives.

On the sustainability side, we specify and install high-efficiency boilers, condensing hot water systems, heat pump technology, and grey water recapture systems where projects allow — reducing operating costs and environmental impact for building owners over the long term.

Analog Mechanical team at a Calgary commercial construction project site

Ready to Work with Calgary’s Top Mechanical Contractor?

Whether you’re a GC qualifying mechanical subs for a Calgary project or a developer planning a multi-family build — Analog Mechanical delivers full-scope plumbing, HVAC, gas, and design-build under a single prime contract. We respond within 24 hours.