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  • May, 2010
    Tacoma grows again! To further service our growing clientele, several new members have recently joined the Tacoma Team. In Guelph, Tyler Ing and J.D. Hill have joined our Engineering and Technology departments respectively on a full time basis, while Eric Olbach and Tim Schnarr will be here on a co-op term. In Barrie, Alex Zaichenko has joined the team in a Senior Engineering role. Tacoma Engineers would like to welcome the new members to the team!
  • April, 2010
    On Friday, April 23 The Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) held their annual Building Excellence Awards Gala to recognize and celebrate excellence in the building industry. Tacoma Engineers was proud to be a part of the following award winning projects

    • Award of Excellence for Flanagan Foodservice Freezer Addition (Industrial - $2 million to $10 million) by Collaborative Structures Limited

    • Award of Excellence for The Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing (Restoration & Conversion) by Kiwi-Newton Construction Ltd.

    • Award of Merit for the Brossard Building, 54 Metcalfe, Elora ON (Institutional – Less than $750,000) by Grand River Contracting Inc.

    • Award of Merit for Strassburger Windows & Doors (Industrial - $2 million to $10 million) by Gateman-Milloy Inc.

    Tacoma Engineers would like to thank the GVCA for once again recognizing our commitment to excellence.
    • February, 2010
      Tacoma Ski Day was a success! After travelling to Horseshoe Valley Resort, the Tacoma team enjoyed speeding down the slopes with some light snowfall throughout the day. With no broken bones and a warm dinner to cap off the experience, a good time was had by all. » See some pictures from the day.
  • February, 2010
    Construction is underway on the Georgian College Centre for Health & Wellness! Structural steel framing has begun for this 165,000 square foot addition to the Georgian College Campus in Barrie, Ontario. Check back for updates as the building progresses. » View the current development
  • February, 2010
    Tacoma is hitting the slopes! On February 25 the Tacoma team will be taking some time to enjoy the wonderful winter weather and head to Horseshoe Valley resort, near Barrie, Ontario. Check back later to find out how the day went.
  • November 11, 2009
    Congratulations to Bodystream on receiving the Green Project Award at the Barrie Chamber of Commerce Gala event. Tacoma Engineers is proud to be part of the design team. We support the innovative thinking and the approach Bodystream has taken to implement green technologies, construction methods and energy efficiencies. To find out more click here.
  • September 21, 2009
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in attendance today for the Grand Opening ceremonies of the Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing. Tacoma Engineers was recognized as the Prime Consultant for this world class research and development facility. The 90,000 square foot building in Guelph, Ontario contains a machining area for training and demonstration purposes, a testing room, classrooms, training rooms, a 20’ high galleria for corporate functions, and a 120 seat theatre. Tacoma worked with CEO Linda Hasenfratz and Kiwi-Newton Construction to develop a building design reflecting the core values and high brand value of Linamar Corporation.

    Special features of the facility include a sleek aircraft-quality metallic façade, a green roof, a Living Wall, a 15’ x 60’ operable skylight, specialty wall and glazing systems to manage the various acoustic challenges of this multi-purpose facility, and a reflecting pool abutting the galleria used for building cooling.

    Other guests on hand for the opening ceremonies of this leading class Centre included Canadian Industry Minister Tony Clement, Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, and Minister of Research and Innovation John Milloy, as well as several other federal and provincial elected officials, and Mayor Karen Farbridge.
  • September, 2009
    Tacoma Engineers is proud to announce the addition of several new team members to our offices in both Barrie and Guelph over the summer. In order to meet our clients needs Kevin Hughes and Mei Li have joined our Engineering and Technology departments respectively in Barrie. In Guelph, Nicholas Bronsema has joined the Engineering department on a full-time basis while Jeff Ianni is here on a co-op term and will be returning to complete his University of Waterloo engineering degree in January. Welcome to the Tacoma Team!
  • September, 2009
    Congratulations to the Tacoma Team for completing the Elora Amazing Race team building challenge! The company had a great afternoon developing problem solving, leadership and teamwork skills while learning to persevere to reach a common goal. Great job everyone!
  • October, 2008
    Tacoma designs Canada’s first Leed-CS certified building for Collaborative Structures Limited of Cambridge, Ontario. (Daily Commercial News, October 23, 2008).
  • October, 2008
    Will Teron, P.Eng. has been accepted as an Expert Member of ISCARSAH (International Scientific Committee for Analysis and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage, one of the scientific committees of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). Will’s work history includes the restoration of Church of Our Lady, in Guelph, Ontario in 2006-2008.
  • August, 2008
    Will Teron, P.Eng., has been selected as chair of the of the Large Farm Buildings Task Force, an industry developed group supporting updates to the National Farm Building Code. (August, 2008.,
  • January, 2008
    Nathan Proper, P.Eng. has been appointed to the CSA subcommittee on air-supported structures. Nathan has extensive experience in the design of fabric structures around the globe. (January, 2008)