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HGC Engineering is a consulting engineering firm specializing in environmental and industrial noise control, vibration and architectural acoustics.

Since 1994 we have applied our extensive experience to solving problems for clients locally and internationally. We have grown steadily to become the largest acoustical consulting firm in Canada with 15 full-time employees, many of which have advanced engineering degrees.

Our specialties include noise and vibration control in industrial facilities, transportation noise, vibration isolation of buildings, acoustical design assistance for product development, land development and construction and expert witness and peer review services.

We maintain a strong focus on measurement, testing, analysis, advanced modeling and design and provide services to a wide range of industries and business sectors.

A truly unique consulting firm that offers a comprehensive approach to product development, regulatory compliance, and engineering.

Introducing the Management Team and Their Individual Specializations:

Brian Howe,
BASc, MEng, MBA, PEng

With Mechanical Engineering degrees from the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto, and an MBA from Toronto, Brian combines extensive experience in engineering and business. He has been consulting in the area of noise and vibration since 1984, with particular expertise in mechanical, structural and ground-borne vibration.

Bill Gastmeier,
BSc, MASc, PEng

After obtaining degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Bill has spent over 30 years practicing in acoustics noise and vibration. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Waterloo, lectures at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and has often provided expert witness testimony.

Brian Chapnik,
BASc, MASc, PhD, PEng

Brian obtained a Master's degree in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto for work in structural acoustic coupling with applications for active noise control in piping systems. He maintains strong skills in analysis and modeling.

Rob Stevens,
BASc, MASc, PEng

Rob is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He has conducted research into low frequency noise control, has developed applications for acoustical numerical methods to solve a variety of noise problems and is expert in the use of sound intensity measurements to accurately determine radiated sound power.

Alex Lorimer
MEng, PEng

Alex Lorimer received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia (now Dalhousie University’s Dal-Tech) and Master’s degree in engineering from the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa.  His master’s degree focused on the acoustics of mufflers.  Mr. Lorimer has extensive experience in the areas of product sound quality, machinery noise and vibration, and building services noise, vibration, and acoustics, as well as environmental noise impact assessments, including the development of relevant noise controls.

Nick McCabe
PEng

Nick McCabe received his undergraduate degree in Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Mr. McCabe is a Senior Engineer and Associate of HGC Engineering, and has extensive experience in the analysis and modeling of environmental noise for industrial and commercial facilities, structural vibration, machinery noise and vibration, and building acoustics.

Sheeba Paul,
MEng, PEng

Sheeba obtained both her Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph. She is currently employed with HGC Engineering as a Professional Engineer. Her area of expertise is transportation noise (road, rail and aircraft noise) and acoustic issues for residential developments both hi-rise and low-rise).


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