Who we are

Providing Comprehensive Engineering, Land Surveying and Planning Services through TRUE relationships

Who We Are

TRUE Today

Our team of engineers, planners, and surveyors deliver full-service consulting to municipalities, Indigenous, and private clients. We guide projects from concept to completion, always with responsive service and a solutions-driven mindset.

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How We Started

Our History

TRUE began as a single employee operation, founded by Terry Underwood in 1986. Since that time, the ownership group has evolved significantly, and the company continues to grow. TRUE is now a mid-sized firm with 80+ employees spanning over four offices across BC.

Our Objective

Responsive & Personalized Service

TRUE’s rapid growth is a testament to our dedication to our clients’ needs and our ability to provide senior level input throughout all stages of a project to ensure a high level of quality control. Our clients can feel confident putting their trust in our team.

Throughout our evolution, we have continued to prioritize our objective: provide responsive and personalized service to our clients.

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Our Services

What We Do


Our consulting team provides comprehensive engineering and planning services through all stages of projects, including conceptualization, design and construction. We take pride in our ability to deliver buildable projects, and work closely with contractors to ensure the client’s objectives are reached in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our land surveying team provides a full spectrum of surveying services. We provide advice and solutions to meet each client’s requests, while providing accurate and reliable deliverables.

Civil Engineering

Innovative & Sustainable Design

TRUE has developed a strong background of experience in the planning, predesign, detailed design, and construction phases of municipal infrastructure, land development, and First Nations projects. TRUE provides the highest value and level of service to all our clients.

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Land Surveying

Residential, Commercial & Industrial

Our land surveying team provides a full spectrum of surveying services by offering practical and reliable solutions. From small residential jobs to full scale development projects, our team is equipped with the latest surveying tools and technology to deliver accurate results with efficiency.We provide quality service to clients throughout the BC Interior.

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Planning & Urban Design

Leaders in Planning

TRUE’s planning team tackles urban challenges with innovative solutions and deep local insights to shape cities and communities. Whether addressing local needs or wider opportunities, our team brings a multidisciplinary approach to designing sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant spaces with in-house engineering expertise and strong technical support from our GIS/Mapping group.

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Stories

Check out our TRUE Stories page to see TRUE in the community!