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Mayo River Flood Control Project Recognized for Engineering Excellence

By Morrison Hershfield | June 27, 2017

“The award recognizes excellence, northern innovations/adaptation, sustainability, service to the community and enhancement to the quality of life through engineering in Yukon.” Benefits of the Mayo River Flood Control Project The Mayo River Flood Control Project has significantly contributed to...

Plan and Prep: How to Pass Your Building’s Air Leakage Test

By Morrison Hershfield | June 12, 2017

In our last post, Whole Building Air Leakage Testing, we discussed the importance of designing a continuous air barrier. While proper design and installation are critical to passing the Air Leakage test, the work that goes into performing the actual test should not be overlooked. With this in mind,...

The Drivers and Trends That Are Moving Data Centres Towards "The Edge"

By Morrison Hershfield | May 26, 2017

Morrison Hershfield, IBM and WZMH hosted GTA data centre professionals at the Toronto Board of Trade on May 11th to discuss “The Edge”. Phill Lawson-Shanks, keynote speaker from EdgeConneX, presented remarkable insight into changes in internet usage patterns, technologies connecting users to the...

Ryan Gidluck Among CEA’s New Board Members

By Morrison Hershfield | May 26, 2017

Ryan Gidluck, P.Eng., PMP, Vice President Infrastructure with Morrison Hershfield, has been named to the Consulting Engineers of Alberta’s (CEA) Board of Directors for a three-year term, beginning 2017-2018. In this role, Ryan hopes to support CEA’s key priorities, including the promotion of...

Cycling Through Challenging Weather to Raise Money for Children’s Hospital

By Morrison Hershfield | May 25, 2017

The Ride “It was a cold, windy, rainy day that didn’t let up until the very end of the ride.” Sunday, May 7th, started out as a gloomy day that had us dreading the ride ahead. As a team, Morrison Hershfield registered fifteen participants for the CN Cycle for CHEO fundraiser; ten for the 70 km...

Energy Retrofits: Upgrade Existing Buildings to Compete with New Construction

By Morrison Hershfield | May 16, 2017

With increasingly stringent codes and standards, new construction projects are progressively becoming more energy efficient. In order to remain competitive with new facilities, existing buildings are faced with the challenge of balancing retrofit design goals, energy savings and capital investment....

Catherine Karakatsanis Honored by PEO for Innovative Leadership and Promotion of Women in Engineering

By Morrison Hershfield | May 1, 2017

Chief Operating Officer Catherine Karakatsanis, P.Eng, FEC, FCAE was named a Companion of the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Order of Honour on April 21st.

Designed to Pass: The Key to Your Building's Success in Passing the Air Leakage Test

By Morrison Hershfield | April 21, 2017

Standards and codes across North America are becoming more stringent with regards to accepted air leakage rates in completed construction. As a result, air leakage testing is increasingly becoming a code requirement.

Award-Winning Water Project Will Improve Quality of Life in Guyana

By Morrison Hershfield | April 21, 2017

Morrison Hershfield’s recently completed “Designs for Improvement of Water and Sanitation Infrastructure in Guyana” project and was recognized by the Consulting Engineers of Alberta with the CEA Showcase Award of Excellence in the International category.

Celebrate Canada's 150th with Us!

By Morrison Hershfield | April 10, 2017

Join Morrison Hershfield in celebrating our great country’s 150th birthday! Add your story to be a part of our Building Canada original hashtag mosaic, powered by hyperactivate and tell us how you or your company have helped shape Canada’s built environment. See the canvas take shape and add your...