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Blackwell
Civil Engineering
Toronto, Ontario 3,483 followers
Design focused structural engineering firm with locations in Toronto, Waterloo, Victoria, and Halifax.
About us
Blackwell has been providing structural engineering services to architects, developers, and building owners since 1987. We excel at solving tough problems, achieving architectural vision, and producing efficient structures supported by tight contract documents. Founded by Walter Blackwell, the company is now a partnership of six with 60 employees in four offices: Toronto, Waterloo, Victoria and Halifax. Blackwell provides structural consulting services on projects totaling over $500 million of construction value annually. Under Managing Partner, David Bowick, our principals lead our expert teams, ensuring we have the capacity to carry out a wide range of projects. Our portfolio contains thirty years of work in the new construction of university facilities, offices, retail buildings, medical centres, recreational and visitor centres, schools, libraries and religious institutions, custom homes for private owners, bridges, multi-residential and industrial buildings, as well as in additions and alterations to existing structures, including those with designated heritage status. Many of our staff members are LEED accredited and we have accomplished many notable LEED projects. We’ve been fortunate to work on a number of distinguished projects that have attracted critical and industry acclaim. Several of our projects have received the Governor General’s award and Ontario Association of Architects award for architecture. Many of our award-winning projects have garnered attention for their innovative use of engineered wood, steel, and concrete systems, and we have been recognized on projects notable for their sustainable design. Our mission is beauty through efficient structure.
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https://www.blackwell.ca
External link for Blackwell
- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- All types of structures, LEED, Fabric/Tensile Design, Mass Timber, Steel, Concrete, Residential, Commercial, and Institutional
Locations
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134 Peter Street
Suite 1301
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2H2, CA
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31 King Street
2nd Floor
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2W6, CA
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736 Broughton Street
Suite 401
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1E1, CA
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1590 Argyle St
3
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2B3, CA
Employees at Blackwell
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Christian Bellini, P.Eng., FEC
Principal, Blackwell Structural Engineers | Past President, Professional Engineers Ontario | Director, Engineers Canada
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Kenneth Mak
Structural Designer at Blackwell
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Geoff Scott, P.Eng., CAHP
Principal, Structural Engineer
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Michael Hopkins
Principal, Blackwell Structural Engineers
Updates
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Check out the latest episode of Behind the Build podcast featuring our CEO, Brooke Guzar, as she shares the details of her journey, passion for structural engineering, and some of the exciting initiatives happening behind the scenes at Blackwell!
Episode 28 is LIVE with Brooke Guzar of Blackwell. Brooke Guzar is a trailblazer as the first-ever CEO of Blackwell Structural Engineers—a significant achievement, especially considering she was only one year old when the company was founded. Her passion for structural engineering took root during a family dinner in her youth, and since then, it became her dream to work at Blackwell. Fast forward, and Brooke is now steering the company toward growth, equality, and education. Having spent years with the firm, she eagerly seized the opportunity to step into the CEO role when it arose. Brooke’s love for architecture and design fuels her drive to help others reach their potential. Beyond the boardroom, Brooke’s adventurous side shines through. A fan of motorcycling and exploration, her zest for life reflects both in her work and play. Dive into this episode to uncover the many layers of Brooke Guzar, an inspiring and well-spoken leader. Enjoy! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/geADcUaJ Apple: https://lnkd.in/gtAYdq23 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gAJRRt9D Instagram: https://lnkd.in/g7Gbc_td
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This year we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Waterloo office! From humble beginnings, as Cory describes below, to a thriving office of 10 great people working on amazing projects throughout the KW region, and far beyond. Thanks to all of our hard-working Blackwellians and supportive clients who have contributed to the office's success over the years, we can't wait to do more exciting work together!
As they say, time flies when you're having fun. It turns out 2024 marks 20 years since I opened Blackwell’s Waterloo office. Now by “office” I mean that 20 years ago I sat at a desk in my living room and had a flip phone to take calls. After 20 years, our real office at 31King in Uptown Waterloo is full of amazing engineers, designers, and co-op students working on exciting, challenging projects. I am so grateful to innumerable colleagues, clients, and contractors, both in the Region and beyond, who have contributed to the success of this office. We’ve been so fortunate to have worked on some amazing projects and look forward to many more.
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We were thrilled to contribute to the amazing ReHousing project alongside LGA Architectural Partners and Tuf Lab. Head over to their website to review our report which explores typical construction assemblies and renovation recommendations for residential conversions across the GTA.
We're excited to release a structural report by Blackwell to help you understand Toronto's housing stock! The report includes a glossary of structural terms; answers to some common questions, like when to hire an engineer or how to think about water damage; and an analysis of the 13 different house types from our design catalogue, including the typical materials and assemblies that you'll find in them. You can read it at the link below, and be sure to give a follow to Blackwell! https://lnkd.in/gYZKjr3W Big thank you to Elishua Ben-Choreen, P.Eng, Michael Hopkins, AScT. and Kenny Cryer, P.Eng from Blackwell for this amazing resource!
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We’ve got some exciting news to share: Blackwell has acquired Ojdrovic Engineering Inc.! Since it was founded by Nebojsa Ojdrovic in 1999, Ojdrovic Engineering has grown into a trusted industry leader in the structural rehabilitation and retrofit of heritage buildings with a portfolio of notable projects such as the West and East Block Rehabilitations Projects on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Royal St. George’s College Addition in Toronto, the Rehabilitation of Province House in Charlottetown, and the Supreme Court of Canada Building in Ottawa. With Ojdrovic’s exceptional commitment to quality and highly specialized expertise in restoration and rehabilitation, they are a perfect fit to join us under one roof, expanding on Blackwell’s services on a wider range of projects with even greater efficiency and creativity. Rest assured, it’s business as usual for all ongoing projects and commitments from both firms. Our teams will continue to work diligently to meet and exceed your expectations, ensuring seamless continuity and delivery on all fronts. Ojdrovic’s staff will join Blackwell in our Toronto office this summer, and collaborations on new projects are already underway. This expansion opens up a world of possibilities, and we can’t wait to share the journey with you. Here’s to an even brighter future together!
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