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Morrison Hershfield is a market leading, employee-owned professional engineering and management firm that has been making a difference since 1946. We deliver technically sophisticated, cost effective and sustainable infrastructure solutions across the globe.

Video: Stéphane Hoffman Speaks at Top Glass 2015

By Morrison Hershfield | May 8, 2015

Morrison Hershfield’s Stéphane Hoffman recently presented at Top Glass 2015, Canada’s main event for the commercial glazing industry. The event, hosted by Glass Canada Magazine, brings glazing contractors, curtain wall manufacturers, storefront fabricators, architects and building engineers...

Join Us in Toronto for a Breakfast Seminar on Data Centre Decisions

By Morrison Hershfield | April 29, 2015

Professionals from throughout the data centre industry will convene for breakfast, networking and a panel discussion moderated by Sean Smith, P.Eng., MBA, Principal for Morrison Hershfield's mission critical practice.

Presentation: What is Mission Critical Commissioning and Why is it Critical?

By Morrison Hershfield | April 27, 2015

This presentation by Mission Critical Practice Lead Steven Shapiro, P.E. was given at Data Center World in April, 2015. It explains the need for mission critical commissioning for critical environment as well as what types of systems should be included in the process, how the process is conducted...

Presentation: Myths and Realities About Designing High Availability Data Centers

By Morrison Hershfield | April 27, 2015

This presentation by Mission Critical Practice Lead Steven Shapiro, P.E. explains the intricacies of a high availability data center, the Uptime Tier Structure, what is not required for Uptime Tier Certification, what myths are perpetuated throughout the industry concerning Uptime Certification,...

Presentation: Data Center Site Selection

By Morrison Hershfield | April 27, 2015

This presentation by Morrison Hershfield's Sean Smith, Principal, P. Eng, MBA includes an introduction to data centers, including a discussion on location criteria, key factors to look for when thinking about establishing a data center in an existing building and case studies on data centers in the...

Morrison Hershfield Honored with Award of Excellence for Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide

By Morrison Hershfield | April 24, 2015

Morrison Hershfield was honored with an Award of Excellence in the Soft Engineering category for our Building Envelope Thermal Bridging (BETB) Guide from the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – British Columbia (ACEC-BC) at their 26th annual Awards for Engineering Excellence Gala.

Morrison Hershfield Coordinates "Take Your MPP to Work Day" in Toronto

By Morrison Hershfield | April 23, 2015

Arthur Potts, MPP for Beaches-East York took part in the Professional Engineers of Ontario’s “Take Your MPP to Work Day” on April 10, 2015. Members of the East Toronto Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) organized a tour of the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant with Mr. Potts.

Steven Shapiro to Speak Next Week on Myths of Data Centers and Why Mission Critical Commissioning is Critical

By Morrison Hershfield | April 15, 2015

“Most organizations still believe some very common myths about Tier Ratings and high availability data centers, and I’m looking forward to sharing our insight,” said Mr. Shapiro, who has over 26 years of experience in designing and commissioning of mission critical facilities. He is the author of...

Video: Our Building Performance Analysis Offerings

By Morrison Hershfield | April 9, 2015

With the complexity of today’s building systems, we believe building performance analysis starts with the right team. Morrison Hershfield has the expertise, capacity and cutting edge tools to help meet all your analysis needs.

Case Study: Building Envelope Design Under the 2009 Codes - Glazing Ratio Requirements

By Morrison Hershfield | March 30, 2015

This case study examines how the maximum allowable glazing ratio (also called fenestration area)—mandated by the latest energy codes—affects the design and construction of buildings.

Case Study: Considerations for Re-Cladding Highrise Panelized EIFS Buildings

By Morrison Hershfield | March 30, 2015

An eight year old, highrise building in a Canadian cold climate zone was diagnosed with systematic water penetration through the Exterior Insulation and Finish System (“EIFS”) building envelope.

Catherine Karakatsanis Again Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women

By Morrison Hershfield | December 3, 2014

Morrison Hershfield proudly congratulates Catherine Karakatsanis, our Chief Operating Officer, on being named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women for the second consecutive year. Her award this year is in the Corporate Directors category, and recognizes Catherine’s significant contributions...

Ottawa Transportation Master Plan Wins OPPI Award

By Morrison Hershfield | November 20, 2014

The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) has presented the City of Ottawa with an award for Excellence in Planning for its recent Transportation Master Plan (TMP) update.The awards – which recognize innovation, creativity, professionalism, problem-solving, and communications – were...

Morrison Hershfield Honoured at 2014 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards

By Morrison Hershfield | October 28, 2014

Morrison Hershfield has won an Award of Excellence at the 2014 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala, held October 24, 2014 in Ottawa. Our firm was honoured in the Project Management category for the North Channel Bridge Replacement – Three Nations Crossing project in Cornwall, Ontario.

Better Collaboration Leads to Greater Energy Efficiency in Buildings

By Morrison Hershfield | August 13, 2014

A recent article in the Vancouver Sun highlights the fact that the City’s “strict energy and emissions requirements for all new large buildings is changing how building professions approach their jobs, and increasing the degree to which they collaborate in designing new tall buildings.”

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Video: Stéphane Hoffman Speaks at Top Glass 2015

Join Us in Toronto for a Breakfast Seminar on Data Centre Decisions

Presentation: What is Mission Critical Commissioning and Why is it Critical?

Presentation: Myths and Realities About Designing High Availability Data Centers

Presentation: Data Center Site Selection

Morrison Hershfield Honored with Award of Excellence for Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide

Morrison Hershfield Coordinates "Take Your MPP to Work Day" in Toronto

Steven Shapiro to Speak Next Week on Myths of Data Centers and Why Mission Critical Commissioning is Critical

Video: Our Building Performance Analysis Offerings

Case Study: Building Envelope Design Under the 2009 Codes - Glazing Ratio Requirements

Case Study: Considerations for Re-Cladding Highrise Panelized EIFS Buildings

Catherine Karakatsanis Again Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women

Ottawa Transportation Master Plan Wins OPPI Award

Morrison Hershfield Honoured at 2014 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards

Better Collaboration Leads to Greater Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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