Award Magazine, June 2021, by Natalie Bruckner COVID has had more of an impact on sustainable design than we could have perhaps ever imagined. It has made us hyper-sensitive to our human health and the health of the planet’s entire ecosystem and made people acutely aware of the need for biophilic and regenerative design. Lindsay …
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An inclusive business planning process engages team members at all levels in an organization. Senior or executive leadership is involved, but representatives from all departments in various stages of their careers have a seat at the table in planning the business. Typically, an organization’s senior leadership is responsible for business planning. They create the …
By: Chad Musselwhite, P.Eng., LEED® AP BD+C, Engineering Manager, Mechanical HVAC systems provide ventilation and air circulation in buildings and play a critical role in indoor air quality. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, building owners and operators might have concerns about their building’s HVAC system and its effectiveness. As a building owner or property manager …
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International Women’s Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements in Canada and worldwide. We’re proud to be part of a movement that marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. As part of our commitment to UN SDG #5: Gender Equality, we are committed to challenging …
Digital transformation is reinventing how businesses operate, how processes and systems fit together, and how people interact with each other. We are watching as new technologies emerge and blend into society, becoming a regular part of daily life for individuals and an essential business tool. What is digital transformation? Children in this generation are growing …
Award Magazine, October 2020, by Natalie Bruckner While the mechanical and HVAC sector was impacted at the beginning of the year as a result of COVID-19 measures, activity started to rise again in July and is expected to continue into the foreseeable future, according to the experts. “Obviously, the pandemic is a big change for …
Award Magazine, October 2020, by Stacey McLachlan Inspired Innovations The advent of COVID-19 has also created the opportunity for innovation in the lighting world. Ben Rajewski, electrical team lead for Williams Engineering, points out that a surplus of Ultraviolet (UV-C) disinfecting light fixtures are entering into the market in the wake of the pandemic. “Many …
By: Naseem Bashir An organization’s purpose tells the world why it exists. It clearly communicates how the organization impacts people who use its products and services. A well-thought-out purpose does not simply state the products or services offered by a company but instead describes what impact the company makes in the largest context possible. It …
The Williams Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Shesky as Managing Director of Umbra Engineering, effective July 6th, 2020. Along with a passion for building and optimizing businesses, mentoring team members, and contributing positively to cities and communities, Jay brings over 25 years of experience, including a well-rounded and diverse portfolio in …
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Edmonton, Alberta – June 3rd, 2020 – Williams Engineering Canada announced it is a finalist in the 2020 Nintex Solution Innovation Awards in the Industry Breakthroughs – Engineering and Manufacturing category. The Nintex Solution Innovation Awards recognize commercial enterprises and government agencies from around the world who have standardized on the Nintex Process Platform to …
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By: Shandler Kohlman As our global community becomes more aware of the pressing need to reduce energy consumption, the requirement for optimized buildings continues to grow and is playing a significant role in the development of building codes in Canada. It can be difficult for owners to keep up with changes and for many to …
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As engineers, we pride ourselves on providing answers to our customers’ most difficult and complicated issues. We are problem solvers, innovators and a collective group of people that are inspired to come together to create solutions that help develop resilient, safe and sustainable cities. During this time of uncertainty, it is vital for all of …
We acknowledge that Williams Engineering Canada operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Indigenous peoples who, since time immemorial, have lived on, been part of and stewarded this place now known as Canada. We recognize that this is still home to Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live on this land.
