Newsroom - Morrison Hershfield

Announcing our New 2020 Shareholders

By Morrison Hershfield | April 21, 2020

The foundation of Morrison Hershfield’s success is our people, culture and capabilities. Our Shareholders embody the characteristics that we value most, such as their demonstrated commitment to our Core Values & Principles, their attitude, their loyalty to the company, their skills and their...

Supporting Autism Awareness

By Morrison Hershfield | April 2, 2020

Throughout the year, staff in our offices support various charities by donating time and funds, and by raising awareness. Recently the Markham office held a series of fundraising events and raffle draws in support of Autism Ontario.

Development Site Servicing Plans: Ask the Experts!

By Morrison Hershfield | March 27, 2020

Development Site Servicing Plans (DSSP) are an integral part of the building permit process and any land development project in the City of Calgary. Engaging our DSSP experts early-on in the process can reduce delays and increase efficiency in obtaining the approvals required to proceed with your...

Loudoun Data Center Wins Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Award

By Morrison Hershfield | March 17, 2020

The Washington Building Congress recently announced the winners of its 64th annual Craftsmanship Awards recognizing exceptional workmanship on buildings throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Morrison Hershfield staff were part of the project team that was honored with an award in two categories...

Working Towards Improving Gender Diversity in STEM Industries

By Morrison Hershfield | March 8, 2020

March 8th is International Women's Day. It celebrates women's achievements and recognizes progress towards a more gender-equal world. The theme this year is "Each for Equal" which is all about collective individualism and understanding that while everyone is different, collectively we can come...

Supporting STEM: CITY SHAPER℠ Robotics Challenge

By Morrison Hershfield | February 25, 2020

Morrison Hershfield is an active supporter of the early introduction of STEM education. One of our colleagues recently helped the grade 7 & 8 robotics club at Alvin Curling Public School (ACPS) in Toronto, ON prepare for the FIRST® LEGO® League CITY SHAPERSM Challenge.

Morrison Hershfield Maintains Platinum Elite Status - Canada's Top 100 Infrastructure Projects

By Morrison Hershfield | February 19, 2020

Celebrating Canada’s Key Players and OwnersOn February 18, 2020 leaders from Canada’s largest firms in construction, engineering, financial, legal, government and environmental sectors came together to celebrate the biggest public sector infrastructure projects being built in Canada.

How Environmental Risk Identification Helped the City of Victoria Prioritize Action

By Morrison Hershfield | January 31, 2020

Ageing infrastructure and changing climate are just a couple of the many hazards municipal governments face as they plan, design, build, operate and maintain infrastructure and services. As these hazards become more severe, so does the level of risk associated with these hazards. In addition, the...

David Markman Joins Our Building Science Team in the San Francisco Bay Area

By Morrison Hershfield | January 27, 2020

Morrison Hershfield is pleased to welcome David Markman, P.E as our new Senior Building Science Consultant in the San Francisco Bay area.

Florida Office Transformation Complete!

By Morrison Hershfield | January 14, 2020

After months of planning and construction, our Fort Lauderdale office remodel is complete. The new and improved space will provide our staff a comfortable and productive environment to serve our clients and community.

Holiday Donations to Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region

By Morrison Hershfield | January 13, 2020

In an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence, one of our colleagues recently spearheaded the collection of donations for the Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region in Sutton West, Ontario.

Morrison Hershfield is a certified Living Wage Employer in British Columbia

By Morrison Hershfield | January 2, 2020

BC has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, with low wages as one of the key contributors to child poverty. The goal of the Living Wage Employer Program is to reduce poverty and increase the standard of living in the region. It aims to raise awareness around the cost of living for...

A Day at Morrison Hershfield is Better Than a Day at School - Take our Kids to Work Day Generates Excitement

By Morrison Hershfield | December 30, 2019

Morrison Hershfield’s Toronto office recently hosted a “Take our Kids to Work Day” that provided an opportunity for high schoolers to learn more about engineering, and based on the feedback from participants, we think the day went pretty well!

Congratulations Amanda Pushka! 2019 TAC Foundation Scholarship Winner

By Morrison Hershfield | December 20, 2019

Morrison Hershfield is pleased to announce Amanda Pushka as the winning recipient of our TAC Foundation Scholarship for the 2019/2020 school year. Amanda is currently a student at the University of Manitoba pursuing a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a special interest in bridges and...

Turkey Drive in St. John's Supports CFSA

By Morrison Hershfield | December 19, 2019

Our St. John’s office has once again made a difference for local families this holiday season.