Morrison Hershfield

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.

Highly Anticipated Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide Now Public

By Morrison Hershfield | August 6, 2014

Morrison Hershfield is excited to announce that the highly anticipated Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide – Analysis, Applications, and Insights is now public and can be downloaded from BC Hydro. The guide aims to overcome obstacles confronting industry with respect to mitigating thermal...

Presentation: CSA S478 Guideline on Durability in Buildings - “The Durability Process”

By Morrison Hershfield | May 8, 2014

This presentation was given at the 2014 Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Conference by David Kayll, FMA, P.Eng. and Building Science Specialist at Morrison Hershfield in combination with Brian Sim, AIBC, PP.FRAIC, Hon.FAIA, Hon.FCARM, at the request of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company.

25 Year Capital Plan Presented to Sault Ste. Marie City Council

By Morrison Hershfield | April 25, 2014

Many municipalities are faced with the challenge of maintaining and repairing aging building portfolios while at the same time having to prioritize and distribute limited budgets.

Electricity Transmission and Telecom Pre-Feasibility Study Underway

By Morrison Hershfield | April 23, 2014

Morrison Hershfield, in partnership with InterGroup Consultants, Access Consulting Group and Alaska based Dryden & LaRue, has been chosen as the successful proponent for the Viability Analysis of Southeast Alaska and Yukon Economic Development Corridor.

Treetops Adventure Gets a Lift

By Morrison Hershfield | April 17, 2014

The adventure at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver continues to reach new heights! Treetops Adventure, one of the most popular experiences at the park, is the first venue of its kind in North America. The multi-award winning attraction is currently being raised by 10 feet to give...

North Channel Bridge and Toll Plaza Open in Cornwall

By Morrison Hershfield | March 6, 2014

The new low-level North Channel Bridge, The Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) Toll Plaza and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Plaza in Cornwall were officially opened on January 24, 2014 at 7:00 am by representatives from various partners, including, the Federal Bridge...

George Torok Wins OBEC's Beckie Award

By Morrison Hershfield | February 7, 2014

Morrison Hershfield congratulates George Torok, on winning the 2012/2013 Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) Anthony A. Woods Award of Excellence or as it is fondly known, The “Beckie”. The award honours the memory of Anthony (Tony) Woods, a Past President of OBEC who realized that the...

Dan Farrell Joins Morrison Hershfield's Team of P3 Experts

By Morrison Hershfield | February 5, 2014

Morrison Hershfield is very pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Daniel Farrell to our team of P3 and procurement experts. His impressive portfolio includes 26 years of public sector experience, including five years of experience as a senior manager in the Light Rail Office in Ottawa, ON,...

Morrison Hershfield's Winnipeg Office Relocates

By Morrison Hershfield | February 3, 2014

We have moved! As of February 1, 2014, the Winnipeg office of Morrison Hershfield can be found at 59 Scurfield Blvd., Unit #1, just down the road from our former location.

Edge School for Athletes Benefits from New Artificial Turf Field

By Morrison Hershfield | January 9, 2014

Construction is underway on a new artificial turf athletic field at the Edge School for Athletes in Springbank, AB. Morrison Hershfield completed site engineering, master-planning and an upgrade of the school’s existing soccer/football facility from a natural turf field to the “latest in...

Algonquin College Releases Bachelor of Building Science Program Video

By Morrison Hershfield | December 9, 2013

Morrison Hershfield is pleased to have been part of the promotional video recently released by Algonquin College for their new Bachelor of Building Science program. The video is available on Algonquin’s YouTube channel, and provides an overview of this well-rounded program designed to give students...

Catherine Karakatsanis Named One of Canada's Most Powerful Women

By Morrison Hershfield | December 3, 2013

Morrison Hershfield is pleased to announce that Catherine Karakatsanis has been named by the Women's Executive Network’s (WXN) as one of its 2013 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners.

Brant Street Pier Key Feature of Burlington Waterfront

By Morrison Hershfield | September 3, 2013

The Brant Street Pier in Burlington, ON was officially opened by representatives of the three levels of federal, provincial and municipal government officials on June 14, 2013, followed by an official public opening on June 15 … just in time for the 2013 Sound of Music Festival.

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Hat Trick

By Morrison Hershfield | August 19, 2013

Morrison Hershfield has scored three 2013 Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) awards, two in BC and one in Ontario. The regional awards, presented every two years, celebrate outstanding achievements in steel construction and are presented in three categories for projects demonstrating...

Gold Badge Status Awarded to Morrison Hershfield

By Morrison Hershfield | July 22, 2013

For the past six years, ReNew Canada has produced its annual Top 100: Canada’s Biggest Projects report. This year, Morrison Hershfield has been awarded with Gold Badge Status recognizing the company as one of the top key players in the infrastructure renewal business, with involvement in eight (8)...