Movember 2022
Over the past two decades, Movember has grown into a global movement that expands its reach and creates a larger impact year after year. Williams Engineering (WE) surpassed our goal for Movember 2022!
2022
Beyond Great
Award Magazine, December 2022, Natalie Bruckner Specialists in green building design are coming up with solutions for every eventuality. Green building design is hardly a new concept, and yet its meaning has changed dramatically over the past four decades, and even more so over the past few years. At one time it was a reference …
Using Energy Models to Design Efficient Mechanical Systems
By: Stan Poznekoff, AScT, LEED AP The mechanical system in any building is one of the most impactful components of a building’s energy consumption and overall building energy performance. As we shift our perspectives to consider more sustainable and environmentally responsible approaches to building design, mechanical engineers have had to adapt to evolving energy targets …
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Capilano Library Receives Prairie Design Award!
Williams Engineering (WE) is proud to share that the Capilano Library has received a Prairie Design Award! This award recognizes excellence and creativity in architecture and design throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. WE provided the mechanical consulting engineering services on this 10,000-square-foot facility located in Edmonton, Alberta. WE, along with our design team partners, used …
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation 2022
We exist as a company because we are here to brighten the lives of people in all communities that experience our designs. Therefore, it is important for us to understand the role we play in Reconciliation by first understanding and acknowledging the Truth and then facilitating and supporting meaningful participation and engagement of Indigenous communities. …
How Building Envelope Design Impacts Energy Consumption
By: Hillary Davidson, P.Eng. The building envelope significantly affects the energy consumption, efficiency, and overall performance of a building. The building envelope separates the exterior, variable environment from the interior, and controlled environment and includes components such as the walls, roof, windows and doors. Careful consideration of the building envelope design must be made to …
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Control Your Colour Temperature
Award Magazine, September 2022, Laurie Jones Designers and builders of commercial and residential projects alike are always on the lookout for technology that will save the end users money, be easy to install, and have a wow factor when anyone enters a room. Manufacturers and distributors have a good range of options to put state-of-the-art …
The Future is Electric
Award Magazine, September 2022, Natalie Bruckner Never before has the role of electrical and communications systems been quite so important in meeting the growing needs of the planet. A recent report by the Canadian Climate Institute entitled The Big Switch: Powering Canada’s net zero future outlines how electrical systems can play a central role in …
Designing Sustainable Electrical Systems with Energy Modelling
By: Anca Cojocaru, P.Eng., LEED AP As new construction and existing buildings are being designed to be more sustainable and energy efficient than ever before, the need for modern, net-zero electrical systems has significantly increased. The construction industry contributes significantly to global emissions and the international use of finite resources, such as water and the …
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Go With The Flow
Award Magazine, June 2022, by Robin Brunet With government regulatory systems such as the BC Energy Step Code becoming increasingly prevalent, it is correspondingly incumbent on mechanical and HVAC specialists to provide increasingly efficient solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. At Williams Engineering Canada, one challenge for 2022 and beyond is replacing fossil fuel …
How Solar Panels Impact the Structure of a Building
By: Alexandra Adolph, P.Eng. As the demand for renewable energy continues to increase, consultants have seen a steady rise in solar panel installations for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Increased interest in sustainable building design, high operating costs, and awareness of climate change have resulted in property owners considering solar energy for new and existing …
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Taking Cues From Nature
Award Magazine, June 2022, by Natalie Bruckner Once considered an afterthought, sustainable design strategies are now front of mind when it comes to new builds and renovation projects. While regulations have influenced this change, it’s so much more than that. It’s the experts in the industry who are in the driving seat with their innovative …
