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COMPANY PROFILE: PEOPLE
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:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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