Haisla Bridge Replacement Project hero
Haisla Bridge Replacement Project

Brybil as lead with Ledcor and Thurber and NHC as subs under a design-build agreement. Design and engineering construction services. Scope: The Project currently includes the following components: Design and construction of an approximately 235m four-span bridge with two spans over the river and two short end spans upstream of the existing Haisla Bridge, complete with Multi-Use Path.Realignment of the roadway approaches and sidewalks.Realignment of utilities (storm, sanitary, water, power, communications, and natural gas) along the new bridge.Design and construction of alternate access to effected properties.Traffic management during construction to maintain access across the existing Haisla Bridge and to adjacent properties for all transportation modes.Demolition and removal of the existing Haisla Bridge and approach access.

Sunday, May 23, 2021 | 1 minute Read
Paradise Show House hero
Paradise Show House

This project was the structural design for a primary residence and a separate garage/office in Paradise, California. The main residence had shallow footing foundations, a structured ground floor over a crawl space, a partial second floor, and a pitched roof. The superstructure used steel beams supporting Nexii panels for the ground and second floors, with exposed timber beams supporting Nexii panels at the roof. Load-bearing Nexii panels were designed to carry floor and roof systems and resist lateral loads. The separate garage/office (~300 sq ft) had a concrete slab-on-grade, shallow foundations, and a similar Nexii superstructure.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 2 minutes Read
Camrose WWTP Upgrade Project hero
Camrose WWTP Upgrade Project

Performed engineering calculations for the steel structural elements in the wastewater treatment plant in Camrose and for the existing lift station upgrades. The main structures include a new process building housing flocculation and coagulation tanks, alum tanks, HVAC, electrical, blower and lab spaces, and a 16.2 m square x 9 m tall in-situ 2-cell reinforced concrete MBBR tanks. Project Engineer for blower building conversion upgrades.

Friday, October 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read
Grassy Mountain Mine hero
Grassy Mountain Mine

On the Grassy Mountain Mine project, I was responsible for the structural design of over 1300 m² of reinforced concrete foundations and a multi-storey steel platform inside the Truck Wash building. What I did Lead structural designer for 1300+ m² of reinforced concrete foundations across three key structures. My designs addressed: Support for heavy mining trucks and associated operational loads. Long-term durability and integrity for water-retaining structures. Coordination with architectural teams and Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) manufacturers. Designed the multi-storey steel platform and stair systems in the Truck Wash building, specifically for the dynamic water jet loads generated during truck cleaning. The platform houses pumps and sits on a raft slab. My work included:

Thursday, July 23, 2020 | 2 minutes Read
Broxbourne School, Uk hero
Broxbourne School, Uk

Peer review and design assistance for a multi-level cantilever feature stair for a school. The primary scope of the project is to identify/isolate and eliminate the vibrational model shapes associated with the structure.

Saturday, May 23, 2020 | 1 minute Read
Abb Transformers hero
Abb Transformers

This project involved the structural design and analysis of crane-lifting lugs for industrial transformers manufactured by ABB. The transformers were going to an offshore location, so the lugs needed to handle adverse weather and meet the client’s specific standards. The core challenge: make sure the lugs could safely handle operational stresses during lifting within tight geometric and material constraints. My scope of involvement and design process I was the lead structural engineer for this component, responsible for the full design lifecycle.

Sunday, February 23, 2020 | 2 minutes Read
Maclean Park Air Monitoring Station hero
Maclean Park Air Monitoring Station

Metro Vancouver needed a new air quality monitoring station at MacLean Park, 710 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC. The requirement was to elevate an “Airpointer + PM” air quality monitor (~400 lbs) to 5 meters for accurate air quality sampling. The engineering challenges: The support structure needed to allow safe lowering for regular maintenance via a mechanical winch. The design had to be slender yet stiff enough to handle wind and seismic loads while keeping the sensitive equipment steady. The solution needed to be cost-effective, non-intrusive to the public park, and quick to build. The winch housing had to be secure, tamper/vandalism-resistant, and accommodate internal cabling. What I did I was the lead structural engineer for Associated Engineering on this project, responsible for the full structural design.

Monday, December 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
Lngc Construction Village hero
Lngc Construction Village

LNG Canada is a co-venture between Shell Canada, Petronas, Diamond LNG Canada Ltd. (Mitsubishi), Kogas Canada LNG Ltd. (Korea Gas) and Brion Kitimat LNG Partnership (PetroChina) to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on the north coast of British Columbia. The project includes the design, construction and operation of a natural gas gathering system in northeast BC, a pipeline to Kitimat, and at Kitimat a liquefaction terminal and marine off-loading facilities.

Monday, December 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
LNGC Non-Process Buildings hero
LNGC Non-Process Buildings

On the LNGC Non-Process Buildings project in Kitimat, BC, I worked as a structural design engineer on foundations for a new Pre-Engineered Steel Building (PESB) materials warehouse, a central workshop, and artic corridor walkways connecting all site buildings. The structural scope included large-scale reinforced concrete foundations and retaining walls for challenging site conditions. What I did I was involved across the full project lifecycle - concept through construction. Concept and feasibility:

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read
Lower Seymour Watershed Admin Building hero
Lower Seymour Watershed Admin Building

Design engineer responsible for the foundations of architecturally expressive administration building, consisting of an entry space, office workspaces, a multipurpose area and various rooms. The pitched roof structure will be constructed in cross-laminated timber and will have a number of significant overhangs.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 1 minute Read
Powell River Wastewater Treatment Plant hero
Powell River Wastewater Treatment Plant

Project type: Consolidated Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: Powell River, BC My role: Structural Designer The Powell River WWTP has two main structures: an administration building and a process building. I designed structural elements in concrete, masonry, steel, and wood-frame construction. A prominent feature is a structure with a raft slab foundation supporting a two-storey concrete building, a structural steel roof, and a wood-framed canopy designed for a future green roof.

Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 4 minutes Read
Back Road Inlet Debris Deflector hero
Back Road Inlet Debris Deflector

The existing stormwater inlet kept getting blocked by debris, which created a real flooding risk for nearby properties. The old trash rack wasn’t cutting it. What I did I was tasked with designing a new debris deflector and conceptually integrating it with other flood protection measures like extended berms. Designed a steel debris deflector following USDOT Federal Highway Administration “Debris Control Structures” guidelines: Specified re-purposed railroad rails (or equivalent) for structural integrity and longevity - significantly tougher than the existing trash rack. Designed a large surface area to maximize debris deflection away from the inlet. Used a sharp angle to help debris naturally move to the channel edges for easier removal. Set the apex angle between 15 and 25 degrees, with total side area at least 10 times the culvert’s cross-sectional area. Followed guidelines for bar spacing relative to the minimum culvert span dimension. Made sure that even if the sides get partially blocked, water can still spill over the top into the inlet - no complete blockage. Flood mitigation: The deflector was one piece of a larger strategy. Combined with extended berms, it would significantly reduce flooding risk to adjacent properties.

Monday, September 23, 2019 | 2 minutes Read