Q: What are five R’s around restoring a rail hub?

A: Replace, re-build, repair, reinforce, re-roof.

Q: How do you address significant spans in remote locations?

A: Innovate spliced panel web beams.

Q: Can a building be built over a lake?

A: Yes, with the right structural system.

Q: How do you reinvent Canada's busiest public transit hub?

A: Shed some light on the situation.

Q: What can you do with an uninsulated heritage building?

A: Restore it to meet LEED® Gold standards.

Q: What's the best way to view the Sunwapta Valley?

A: From a glass floor walkway cantilevered off the cliff face.

Q: What happens when the Eskimos have to come in from the cold?

A: Design the team a new indoor practice facility.

Q: How do you justify 30 years of deliberating?

A: With a design that sets a new precedent for future generations

Q: What's vital when conserving a heritage structure?

A: Understanding how historical materials behave.

Q: How do you display an 85’ blue whale skeleton?

A: Suspend and articulate it in a signature pose.

Q: How do you connect an iconic building across a street?

A: With a two storey bridge featuring performance spaces.

Q: Is sustainable design compatible with low operating budgets?

A: Absolutely, efficient building envelopes save money.

Q: When does less become more?

A: When it's less footprint and more stalls.

Q: How do you build a condo building over a subway tunnel?

A: Brace yourself for a challenge and bridge the superstructure.

Q: When is a brownfield site green?

A: When it's a LEED® community.

Q: Can an elliptical dome fit into an existing semi-circular structure?

A: Yes, the solution is to slice horizontally through a toroid
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RJC Engineers shape city skylines, model sustainability and conserve historic buildings in Canada and abroad.

Gilbert Raynard

Gilbert is licensed to practice across Canada and the United States
Thomas Poon

Thomas' latest project is located overseas in Hebei, China
Frank Cavaliere

Frank was recently made a Principal at RJC
Bryan Colvin

Bryan began with RJC as a summer student and is now an Associate
Greg Riewe

Greg is a Project Engineer in RJC's Lethbridge office
Chester Yung

Chester has worked on high-rise projects in Hong Kong, China and Canada.
Bruce L. Johnson

Bruce is the designated Sports and Recreation Facility specialist at RJC.
Patti Glass

Patti leads RJC's corporate marketing efforts
Leonard Pianalto

Leonard won RJC’s Rick Banman Mentorship Award
Theresa Papasin

Theresa leads RJC's Toronto Administration team.