Williams Engineering Canada – Our Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As everyone is aware, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a major impact on our global community. Williams Engineering Canada (WEC) is closely monitoring the ongoing developments with COVID-19. As the situation continues to change quickly, our top priority remains to be the health and safety of our people, our customers and the communities that we […]
Fultonvale School Receives LEED® Certification
Williams Engineering Canada is excited to announce that Fultonvale School, southeast of Sherwood Park, has received LEED® Certification! Fultonvale School is part of the Elk Island Public School Regional Schools and serves students from kindergarten to grade nine. Located in rural Alberta, the school is situated in an area surrounded by green space and nature […]
International Women’s Day 2020
“An equal world is an enabled world” Sunday, March 8th, is dedicated to the celebration and acknowledgement of the achievements of women around the world. The theme of International Women’s Day this year is #eachforequal. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table, and we place great importance on our people being provided equal […]
Capilano Library Receives LEED® Silver Certification
Williams Engineering Canada is ecstatic to announce that the Capilano Library in Edmonton, Alberta, has been awarded LEED® Silver Certification! Previously located on the second floor of Capilano Mall, the Capilano Library is now a free-standing 10,000 sq ft facility. The library features 24-hour material returns, makerspace (sewing machine, vinyl cutter, 3D printer, etc.), quiet […]
A Whole New World
Award Magazine, February 2020, by Natalie Bruckner Like so many industries, the electrical and communications sector is becoming more connected, automated, and efficient. 2019 saw various technologies begin to have a larger role in the industry such as robotics and automation technologies, the smart grid, and of course the Internet of Things (IoT), which saw […]
Maintenance is Mandatory: Wood-Framed Balconies
A balcony is much more than just an exterior structure. It provides a space to host family and friends, create memories, and enjoy the delights of the outdoors. Maintaining wood-framed balconies’ service life is vital to the safety and resiliency of the structure and to mitigate potential structural errors while limiting risks to tenants. Regional […]
Condominiums: The Five Lines of Defence
How much do you know about the condominium you live in? Is the building construction safe and reliable? Are the building envelope components and main structural systems functioning properly? Is there an engaged and knowledgeable board? These are the questions a homeowner or tenant should be asking themselves. Having a variety of experienced board members […]
Williams Engineering Canada & AltaML Announce Partnership to Build Machine Learning Applications for Architectural, Engineering & Construction
Edmonton, AB, December 18, 2019 – Williams Engineering Canada (WEC), an industry leader in multi-discipline engineering consulting solutions, and AltaML, an applied artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) product company, both based in Edmonton, Alberta, today announced a partnership to build machine learning applications in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The two […]
Green Building Design – Right Here, Right Now
Award Magazine, December 2019, by Natalie Bruckner Green building design today is seen as a way to tackle our climate crisis. As a result, leaders in the sector are implementing strategies and standards to help us deal with mitigating the impacts today, and in the future. “The time has come to address the elephant in […]
Empowering Our People
As a society, we have evolved and have begun to acknowledge just how important it is for organizations to provide an environment that is safe and welcoming for anyone, regardless of gender, beliefs or ethnic background. Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment can provide organizations and their respective people with a wide variety of […]
West Ridge Middle School Receives LEED® Silver Certification
Williams Engineering Canada is excited to announce that West Ridge Middle School, in Calgary, Alberta has been awarded LEED® Silver Certification! West Ridge Middle School is currently serving students from grades five to nine, and has a capacity of 900 students. West Ridge strives to create an ideal elementary and middle years educational experience. Their […]
Dr. George Stanley Middle School Receives LEED® Gold Certification
Williams Engineering Canada is thrilled to announce that Dr. George Stanley Middle School in Calgary, Alberta, has been awarded LEED® Gold Certification! Dr. George Stanley Middle School serves students from grades four to nine and has a capacity of 900 students. Their mission is to have students build a connection and relationship with their curriculum […]