"The thing that makes the biggest impact on a project is a client's vision. Clear vision makes a project more efficient from both a cost and a schedule point of view, and is a win/win for the owner and designer. "

J. Hugh Reid, P.Eng

Vice President

Nick Tobin, P.Eng

Vice President, Buildings/Mechanical Engineering

Nick’s almost 20 years of mechanical engineering experience includes HVAC, piping, plumbing, digital controls, field support, commissioning, and building condition analysis. Nick has provided complete mechanical design for an agricultural research facility, contributed to the safe and efficient expansion of airports, and has designed heating and cooling systems for everything from convention centres and city halls to port authorities. With innovation in boiler plant conversion, HVAC systems, and plumbing and digital controls, highlights of Nick’s experience include:

Mechanical design for the renovation of a commercial warehouse into office space and event centres
Upgrades and expansion of heavy equipment maintenance complexes, university campuses, ferry terminals, and cruise ship pavilions
Manufacturing plant expansions including pneumatics, hydraulics, and ventilation for high-humidity and high-temperature spaces
Air handling and chiller plant for a large regional hospital, submarine battery shop and helicopter parts facility upgrades
Art galleries, museums and heritage buildings
Office buildings for the private and public sectors