ETABuddy - ETABS Diagnostic Toolkit hero
ETABuddy - ETABS Diagnostic Toolkit

ETABS is the industry-standard software for structural analysis of buildings, but its warning system is notoriously cryptic. A single model run can produce hundreds of warnings scattered across log files, each requiring cross-referencing PDFs, forum posts, and tribal knowledge to diagnose. I built ETABuddy to collapse that entire workflow into a single command. My Role Sole developer. Self-initiated project - identified the problem from daily frustration with ETABS warning diagnosis and built the complete solution end-to-end.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 2 minutes Read
Soil Nail Design Capability hero
Soil Nail Design Capability

Soil nail walls are a cost-effective earth retention system, but the design process described in the FHWA Soil Nail Reference Manual is dense, empirical, and rarely practiced outside of specialized geotechnical firms. When a community centre project required a permanent anchor wall review, I built the design capability from the ground up - no prior expertise or official calculations existed within the firm. My Role Lead / sole developer of the design methodology. I took on the technical challenge under tight deadline and budget constraints, studied the reference manual in depth, and delivered a complete reusable design framework.

Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 2 minutes Read
Highway 1 Peardonville Storm Pipe Assessment hero
Highway 1 Peardonville Storm Pipe Assessment

I performed the independent structural QA review of pipe loading calculations for an existing 1680 mm (66") Class IV reinforced concrete storm sewer pipe in Abbotsford, BC. The pipe sits beneath the proposed south abutment of the Peardonville Road underpass, part of the Highway 1 widening project. With 7 m of embankment fill and ~80 kPa of surcharge loading planned above the pipe, the question was whether the 37 m section of Class IV pipe could remain in service during construction or whether it would fail.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 4 minutes Read
AI Design Companion hero
AI Design Companion

Design documentation is one of the first things cut when project budgets are tight - but it is also one of the most valuable artifacts for construction support, peer review, and future reference. I built an AI-agent tool that captures the complete design trail automatically as a byproduct of the design process itself, requiring zero additional time from the engineer. My Role Sole developer. Self-initiated project - identified the documentation gap and built the solution end-to-end.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 2 minutes Read
Westview Reservoir & Pump Station hero
Westview Reservoir & Pump Station

I performed an independent QC review of the finite element model (FEM) for the Westview Reservoir, a City of Calgary water infrastructure project in the southwest quadrant near Alpine Park. The reservoir consists of two 15 ML cylindrical reinforced concrete cells, each 50 m in outside diameter and 9 m tall, partially buried 4 m below grade. A pump station with a 50 ML/d design flow is adjacent. I was selected for the review based on my experience with advanced and complex FEM work.

Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 4 minutes Read
Code Comparison Tool hero
Code Comparison Tool

When a new edition of a building code is published, engineers must understand every change that affects their practice. Traditionally this means reading both editions side by side - a process that takes days for a major code like the NBCC or BCBC. I built a tool that automates this comparison at the individual clause level, with AI-powered summarization that tells you not just what changed, but whether it matters.

Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 2 minutes Read
Residuals Treatment Facility Design hero
Residuals Treatment Facility Design

I am the lead structural engineer for a large-scale residuals treatment facility - a structure that exceeds the dimensions of a soccer field in both directions. The project is being delivered on an accelerated timeline, with the 30% design milestone targeted for April 2026. My Role Lead Structural Engineer responsible for the complete structural design of the facility. What I Am Doing Structural design leadership: Leading the structural engineering design for the entire facility from concept through detailed design Coordinating with multi-discipline teams (process, mechanical, electrical, civil) given the scale and complexity of the structure Managing delivery against an accelerated schedule while maintaining design quality Large-scale structural challenges:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 1 minute Read
Highway 1 Mainline East Utility Pipe Settlement Analysis hero
Highway 1 Mainline East Utility Pipe Settlement Analysis

I performed the structural settlement stress analysis for six steel utility pipes affected by the Highway 1 Mainline East widening project (FVH1CIP) in Abbotsford, BC. The pipes, both existing and proposed, sit beneath the highway alignment and are subject to additional positive trenching effects from embankment fill. Each profile required 18 separate analysis cases to evaluate reserve capacity under corrosion and varying soil conditions, and I built the automation tooling to run them.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 3 minutes Read
GRT Northshore Soil Reclamation hero
GRT Northshore Soil Reclamation

I am the Structural Lead for the GRT Northshore Soil Reclamation project, a rock reclamation facility at the Vancouver Pile site in North Vancouver. This is the second facility of its kind in Canada and roughly four times larger than GRT’s proof-of-concept plant in Nanaimo, BC. The facility processes excavated soil from the Lower Mainland, cleans it, and sorts it into reusable aggregates for landscaping and road construction. It sits on a congested, operational industrial site governed by the Port of Vancouver.

Monday, August 25, 2025 | 2 minutes Read
Cedar Drive Drinage Pump Station Upgrades hero
Cedar Drive Drinage Pump Station Upgrades

Project background The Cedar Drive Pump Station, built in the late 1970s, is flood protection infrastructure for the City of Port Coquitlam at the confluence of Cedar Creek and Hyde Creek. It was operating under capacity, deteriorating (driving up operational costs), and provided inadequate fish passage in an environmentally sensitive area. The project was a complete replacement of the aging pump station and associated floodbox. The site is constrained - close to residential properties, the Traboulay PoCo Trail, and fish habitats for Coho and Chum Salmon. The new structure needed to hit required hydraulic capacity for current and future needs, meet post-disaster seismic requirements (1-in-2,475-year return period earthquake), and satisfy modern fish passage standards.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 3 minutes Read
Nicomekl Sea Dam Replacement hero
Nicomekl Sea Dam Replacement

The Nicomekl Water Control Structure (WCS) project, initiated by the City of Surrey, is part of its Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS). The almost century-old Nicomekl Sea Dam is vulnerable to projected sea level rise and seismic events and needs replacing. The new WCS provides flood protection for Surrey’s lowlands - agricultural areas and infrastructure. The new structure sits upstream of the existing sea dam, adjacent to King George Blvd. The project also includes relocating existing Metro Vancouver and City of Surrey water mains.

Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 4 minutes Read
Woodfibre LNG Buildings hero
Woodfibre LNG Buildings

I played a key role in the Woodfibre LNG Buildings project - an LNG plant about 7 km southwest of Squamish, B.C., producing 2.1 million metric tonnes of LNG per year. Site access during construction and operations is limited to barge or helicopter. My company, Brybil Projects Ltd., was contracted by LB LNG Constructors (design-builder) to design six pre-engineered buildings for the facility, EPC by McDermott. The timeline was aggressive - from project kick-off to the 30% design submission for all six buildings took under six weeks.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 2 minutes Read