Case Study
Marketing Strategy, SEO, PPC, ABM, and Event Marketing for a Consulting Engineering Firm in the Vancouver Market
Strata Engineering Inc. is a consulting engineering firm working across structural engineering, building science, sustainability, building envelope, bridges, construction, and EPC. The firm is described as an innovative organization seeking to break down traditional industry barriers, strengthen collaboration, and operate with a “One Company” approach without geographic limits.
Working with the firm, we built a comprehensive marketing strategy spanning event marketing, SEM, SMM, ABM, content, SEO, and brand awareness and client acquisition campaigns, alongside digital and field activity designed to establish a presence in the Vancouver market.
The result: a significantly stronger brand presence in the market, improved awareness and engagement, high-quality leads, and the firm's establishment as a prominent player in consulting engineering in Vancouver.

- Client
- Strata Engineering Inc.
- Industry
- Consulting engineering
- EPC
- Building science
- Vancouver market
- Deliverables
- Marketing strategy
- SEO
- SEM/PPC
- ABM
- Event marketing
- Content and brand awareness
- Results
- Stronger market presence
- Improved awareness and engagement
- High-quality leads
01Background
Strata Engineering operates in a professional, complex, and competitive field, where buying decisions are made on the basis of trust, expertise, reputation, and consistent presence in front of professional audiences.
In the consulting engineering market, clients do not choose a provider based on an ad alone. They look for expertise, proof, professional visibility, industry relationships, and confidence in the firm's ability to lead complex projects.
The mission was to help Strata Engineering strengthen its position in the Vancouver market, stand out in a crowded arena, and build a stable foundation for growth and client acquisition.
02The Challenge
The central challenge was to build a strong marketing presence in a competitive market of consulting engineering firms.
Strata Engineering needed to present its professional capabilities clearly, strengthen brand awareness, appear in front of the right decision makers, and generate new business opportunities.
The challenge was especially complex because this is a professional B2B field, where the sales process is longer, decisions are built on trust, and the audience includes executives, developers, project managers, construction companies, and other professional stakeholders.
03Goals
The project's main goals were:
Strengthen Strata Engineering's presence in the Vancouver market.
Build a marketing strategy that connects digital, content, events, and targeted outreach.
Improve organic visibility in search engines.
Achieve top placement for high-intent search terms.
Grow brand awareness among professional audiences.
Generate new leads and business opportunities.
Strengthen the firm's positioning in EPC and consulting engineering.
Make the brand more present, recognizable, and attractive in the industry.
04The Solution
We created a multi-channel marketing strategy for Strata Engineering that connects digital activity with traditional, relationship-focused work.
The system included SEO, SEM, PPC, content, social media campaigns, ABM, event marketing, industry events, and client engagement activities.
Instead of relying on a single channel, we built a consistent presence across multiple touchpoints: Google search, professional content, paid advertising, social media, events, and direct relationships with relevant audiences.
05What We Actually Did
Marketing strategy
We shaped a strategy tailored to a consulting engineering firm, focusing on Strata Engineering's unique strengths in EPC, structural engineering, building science, and additional professional services.
The strategy defined the target audiences, differentiation points, key messages, relevant channels, and the sequence of actions needed to build a strong market presence.
SEO and organic visibility
We implemented a robust SEO plan designed to improve organic visibility for keywords relevant to the consulting engineering world.
The work included optimizing the website for critical terms, strengthening the content structure, matching the firm's services to the search intent of potential clients, and building a long-term foundation.
As the original case page notes, a robust SEO plan was a central part of the effort, designed to improve the firm's organic visibility.
SEM and PPC
Alongside the organic work, we ran paid campaigns and SEM to achieve immediate visibility for high-intent search terms.
The goal was to appear in front of audiences actively searching for engineering services, consulting, EPC, and related professional solutions.
The original case page notes that the campaigns were designed to ensure top placement in Google's search results for high-intent terms most relevant to an EPC firm.
Content and brand awareness
We created content activity and campaigns designed to demonstrate expertise, build trust, and deepen familiarity with the firm.
In engineering, professional content is not just a marketing tool. It is a way to prove knowledge, explain complexity, and build credibility with a professional audience.
The content served as a foundation for strengthening the brand, supporting organic visibility, and increasing engagement with relevant audiences.
Event marketing and industry events
To strengthen the brand beyond digital, we initiated and organized industry-specific events and client engagement activities.
These events showcased the firm's expertise, created direct relationships with professional audiences, and generated high-quality leads in an environment where trust and relationships are a major part of the sales process.
As the original case page notes, industry events and client engagement activities were part of the effort to boost brand awareness and generate leads.
SMM and ABM
In addition, we ran social media activity and ABM to reach more precise audiences and strengthen presence in front of decision makers.
The approach combined broad brand exposure with focus on especially relevant companies, roles, and audiences.
This made it possible to strengthen visibility, increase engagement, and create touchpoints with audiences of high business potential.
06The Strategic Approach
The strategy was built on three layers:
1. Professional presence
Strengthening the website, content, and SEO to build a credible, accessible foundation for audiences searching for engineering services.
2. Demand generation
Using PPC, SEM, and targeted campaigns to reach potential clients at the moment they are looking for solutions.
3. Relationship building
Using conferences, events, ABM, and client engagement to strengthen relationships and turn exposure into business opportunities.
07The Results
The effort helped Strata Engineering strengthen its presence in the Vancouver market and stand out in a competitive field.
As the original case page notes, the integrated strategy helped the engineering firm establish a presence in a new market, improve awareness and engagement, generate valuable leads, and strengthen the brand in consulting engineering.
Key metrics and deliverables
- Marketing strategyEnd to end
A multi-channel plan connecting digital, content, events, and targeted outreach.
- SEOOrganic visibility
Improved organic visibility for professional search terms.
- SEM + PPCHigh purchase intent
Paid campaigns for search terms with high purchase intent.
- ABMB2B targeting
Focused on relevant companies and audiences in engineering and construction.
- Eventsand industry gatherings
Industry events and client engagement activities to strengthen relationships and generate leads.
- Contentand brand awareness
Strengthening the firm's expertise and credibility with professional audiences.
08Why It Worked
The effort worked because it matched the nature of the consulting engineering market.
This is a market where clients need to see expertise, understand capabilities, encounter the brand several times, and build trust before they reach out.
So the solution was not a single campaign but a complete marketing system: SEO for long-term stability, PPC for immediate visibility, content for building trust, ABM for focusing on decision makers, and events for strengthening industry relationships.
09Services Provided
Marketing strategy
Event marketing
Industry event marketing
SEO
Content marketing
SEM
PPC campaigns
SMM
ABM
Brand awareness campaigns
Client acquisition campaigns
Website optimization
Client engagement activities
Lead generation
Professional market positioning