Fresh Press:
ASPECT featured on Woodworking Network for Modular Timber Housing System project
ASPECT is part of the team behind the Modular Timber Housing system, led by Perkins&Wil, an initiative dedicated to advancing modular and mass timber housing solutions across Canada. In this piece, Woodworking Network breaks down the research findings and the potential impacts of integrating modular planning, off-site manufacturing, and mass timber construction.
“…The system provides a path forward for closing Canada’s housing supply gap while strengthening domestic industry and reducing embodied carbon.”
Fresh Press:
Squamish Pedestrian Bridge featured in Vancouver Sun
Squamish Pedestrian Bridge, designed by RSAAW and engineered by ASPECT was recently featured in the Vancouver Sun. The article by Rebecca Keillor, details the evolution of this project and important piece of Squamish infrastructure.
“The bridge changes elevation and geometry to create viewing platforms oriented toward Squamish’s dramatic mountain landscape. Benches invite people to pause rather than simply pass through, while the weathering steel structure references both the railway history of the region and the vertical rhythm of the surrounding forest.”
Fresh Press:
ASPECT featured in FORMA Magazine for Modular Timber Housing System project
ASPECT is part of the team behind the Modular Timber Housing system, led by Perkins&Will, an initiative dedicated to advancing modular and mass timber housing solutions across Canada. In this article by FORMA magazine, the publication asks “can mass timber solve the housing crisis?”
Fresh Press:
Adam Gerber, ASPECT CEO featured on Canadian Consulting Engineer
On August 25th, 2026 ASPECT’s CEO Adam Gerber was featured in an article on Canadian Consulting Engineer where the publication provided a recap of a panel event hosted by the publication to explore sustainable infrastructure and its impact on AI data centres.
Adam was part of a panel that included Lisa Gibson of Colliers Project Leaders and Jim Tsaknis of Colliers.
The event was broadcast on August 24th.
CEO and Principal, Adam Gerber Named One of Canadian Consulting Engineer’s Top 10 Under 40.
Ask anyone who’s worked with Adam what sets him apart, and you’ll probably hear a different answer every time. Some will talk about his curiosity. Others, his ability to simplify complex challenges or his relentless pursuit of better solutions. Many will mention the questions he asks. The ones that challenge assumptions, spark new ideas, and ultimately make projects stronger.
Those qualities have most recently earned national recognition, with Canadian Consulting Engineer naming Adam one of its Top 10 Under 40. The annual award celebrates emerging leaders who are helping shape the future of consulting engineering through technical excellence, innovation, leadership, mentorship, and industry impact.
For Adam, engineering has always been about more than calculations.
Before becoming CEO of ASPECT Structural Engineers, he worked as a carpenter, foreman, estimator, and engineer-in-training while completing his engineering degrees. Those early experiences gave him an appreciation for the realities of construction that continues to shape the way he approaches engineering today. He believes the best structural solutions aren’t just technically sound. They’re practical, buildable, and thoughtfully aligned with a client’s vision.
That philosophy has helped shape not only Adam’s career, but ASPECT’s approach as a firm.
From concept through fabrication and construction support, ASPECT has built a reputation for working collaboratively with architects, contractors, developers, and fabricators to solve complex challenges. By looking beyond the traditional role of the structural engineer, the firm strives to deliver solutions that improve constructability and streamline project delivery, creating better outcomes for everyone involved.
Adam’s impact extends well beyond the projects he leads. He is an active contributor to the Canadian Standards Association’s task group on timber-concrete composites, a frequent speaker at industry conferences around the world, and has helped develop BCIT’s mass timber micro-credential program to support the next generation of engineers. Whether mentoring colleagues, contributing to industry standards, or sharing knowledge with the broader engineering community, he remains committed to advancing the profession as a whole.
“What makes him especially deserving of this recognition is not simply the nature of his accomplishments, but the way he brings together big-picture thinking, technical knowledge, and practical experience in a way that feels grounded and approachable. He takes more pride in the achievements of the teams he works with than his own.”
— Amir Shahrokhi, Director of Innovation and Award Nominator
While this recognition celebrates Adam’s individual achievements, it also reflects the collaborative culture that’s been central to ASPECT since day one. Great engineering is never the work of one person. It comes from diverse perspectives, trusted relationships, and teams that continually challenge each other to think differently.
Congratulations, Adam, on this well-deserved recognition. We’re proud to see your leadership recognized on a national stage and even prouder to continue building what’s next together.
Modular Timber Housing: Advancing prefabrication through collaboration
ASPECT is part of the team behind the Modular Timber Housing system, led by Perkins&Will, an initiative dedicated to advancing modular and mass timber housing solutions across Canada.
The system showcases how modular and mass timber approaches can accelerate delivery, improve quality, and rethink how we build housing at scale, aligning closely with ASPECT’s focus on constructability and prefabrication.
Through collaboration with industry partners, the initiative brings together research, case studies, and practical insights that support more efficient, sustainable, and buildable housing solutions.
Learn more about this initiative through the Modular Timber Housing microsite.
ASPECT Structural Engineers named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, again!
Global structural engineering firm is selected to be on a competitive list as part of the “Top 100 Employers” Project.
For the third consecutive year in a row, the global structural engineering firm is selected to be on a competitive list as part of the “Top 100 Employers” Project.
ASPECT Structural Engineers was included on the 2025 list of “Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers”, which was announced in a magazine published by MediaCorp Inc. The announcement has since made way to other prestigious publications including the Globe and Mail.
Now in its 13th year, Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer the nation’s best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources policies. Applicant employers are evaluated across eight categories of criteria:
- Workplace
- Work Atmosphere & Social
- Health, Financial & Family Benefits
- Vacation & Time Off
- Employee Communications
- Performance Management
- Training & Skills Development
- Community Involvement
“As ASPECT continues to evolve, we are proud that our culture remains a consistent strength. This recognition reflects a team that is curious and committed to doing great work with great people. We are entering an exciting chapter as a firm, and we have been intentional about building an environment where people feel supported, trusted, and inspired to grow alongside the business."
Adam Gerber, CEO of ASPECT
The jury identified a number of reasons for ASPECT’s selection including:
- Hosts bi-weekly lunch and learns with internal and external speakers from relevant industries who share insights to support employees’ professional growth (with lunch during these sessions provided by the organization)
- Maintains a formal hybrid work policy that enables employees to work from home for up to two days per week and the flexibility to set their own work hours to accommodate life commitments, commuting, childcare needs, and more — the company also offers the option to work from anywhere for up to two weeks per year
- Takes a thoughtful approach when employees need to care for their loved ones, offering a compassionate leave top-up of 80 per cent of salary for 15 weeks
Additional highlights can be found on the Canada’s Top 100 website.
The complete list of this year’s winners is noted in the official Canada’s Top Employers Magazine.
If you have any questions about this or other ASPECT awards, please contact:
Chantal Reitmaier
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist
chantal@aspectengineers.com
About ASPECT Structural Engineers
ASPECT Structural Engineers is a globally acclaimed, full-service structural engineering firm. Founded in 2016, we are now a cohesive team of more than 60 engineers, fabrication designers, technicians, and support staff. Through thoughtful yet pragmatic design practices and rigorous training, the engineers and designers at ASPECT understand not only their role in contributing to a project, but also how to support the roles of others.
Many members of the ASPECT team started their careers in other disciplines, pulling from their experience working with carpenters, contractors, suppliers, or architects to contribute to a wider understanding of the value that structural engineers can bring to a project. Our team-based approach focuses on better design, improved constructability, and unwavering accountability.
From the beginning, ASPECT has been driven by the importance of true sustainability, underscoring our commitment to understanding, and educating others on the benefits of, mass timber. Beyond producing award-winning structural engineering work for everything from office buildings, to bridges, to custom homes, we also dedicate a substantial amount of time to working with other industry leaders – industry suppliers, architects, and clients – to work through new ways to design and build for the future. Our diverse team is active in markets around the world, with dedicated offices in Canada (Vancouver and Toronto), and Switzerland (Bern).
ASPECT Structural Engineers named BC’s Top Employer
Global structural engineering firm is selected to be on a competitive list as part of the “Top 100 Employers” Project.
ASPECT Structural Engineers was included on the 2026 list of BC’s Top Employers, which was announced in a magazine published by MediaCorp Inc. The announcement has since made way to other publications including the Vancouver Sun.
Now in its 21st year, BC’s Top Employers recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Applicant employers are evaluated across 8 categories of criteria:
Workplace
Work Atmosphere & Social
Health, Financial & Family Benefits
Vacation & Time Off
Employee Communications
Performance Management
Training & Skills Development
Community Involvement
“Vancouver is where ASPECT started, and this recognition feels especially meaningful as it reflects the people, values, and sense of community we’ve built here from day one."
“The recognition is a testament to the strength of ASPECT’s culture. While we’ve been recognized in the Top Employer project before, this is our first time named as one of BC’s Top Employers,” says Julia Fatkullina, ASPECT’s Senior HR Generalist. “Vancouver is where ASPECT started, and this recognition feels especially meaningful as it reflects the people, values, and sense of community we’ve built here from day one. It reinforces our commitment to creating a workplace where our team feels supported and proud of the work they do.”
The jury identified a number of reasons for ASPECT’s selection including:
Our wellness benefit ($600 to cover costs including gym memberships, ski passes, and fitness classes)
Our career development conversation to help our team define career goals and pathways to achieving them
Our competitive vacation allowance (with paid time off, up to five days during the winter break)
Additional highlights can be found on the Canada’s Top 100 website.
The complete list of this year’s winners is noted in the official Canada’s Top Employers Magazine.
If you have any questions about this or other ASPECT awards, please contact:
Chantal Reitmaier
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist
chantal@aspectengineers.com
About ASPECT Structural Engineers
ASPECT Structural Engineers is a globally acclaimed, full-service structural engineering firm. Founded in 2016, we are now a cohesive team of more than 60 engineers, fabrication designers, technicians, and support staff. Through thoughtful yet pragmatic design practices and rigorous training, the engineers and designers at ASPECT understand not only their role in contributing to a project, but also how to support the roles of others.
Many members of the ASPECT team started their careers in other disciplines, pulling from their experience working with carpenters, contractors, suppliers, or architects to contribute to a wider understanding of the value that structural engineers can bring to a project. Our team-based approach focuses on better design, improved constructability, and unwavering accountability.
From the beginning, ASPECT has been driven by the importance of true sustainability, underscoring our commitment to understanding, and educating others on the benefits of, mass timber. Beyond producing award-winning structural engineering work for everything from office buildings, to bridges, to custom homes, we also dedicate a substantial amount of time to working with other industry leaders – industry suppliers, architects, and clients – to work through new ways to design and build for the future. Our diverse team is active in markets around the world, with dedicated offices in Canada (Vancouver and Toronto), and Switzerland (Bern).
Every year, the Canadian Wood Council recognizes excellence in wood design and construction with the presentation of the Wood Design and Building Awards. This year, four projects involving ASPECT were recognized, including: Adams Lake Health & Wellness Centre, Kin Park Pavilion and Ice Rink, Google Borregas, and 1120 Ossington. Congratulations to the architects and the entirety of the project team!
Read more about the projects below.
Adams Lake Health & Wellness Centre
Located on the Sexqeltqin No. 4 Indian Reserve near Adams Lake, this new Health and Wellness Centre supports the community’s growing needs with spaces for health services, education, and cultural programming. ASPECT provided Engineer of Record services for the 14,000-square-foot, timber-framed facility, designed with a holistic approach to wellness and a focus on renewable materials and energy efficiency.
Check out the full project page of Adams Lake Health & Wellness Centre
Kin Park Pavilion
Located in Fort St. John, the new Kin Park Pavilion enhances the community’s skating facilities with warming areas, washrooms, concessions, and storage for rink operations. The pavilion sits alongside a new oval multi-use rink and boarded concrete rink, creating a welcoming year-round hub for recreation and connection.
See more photos of Kin Park Pavilion
Google Borregas
This five-storey multi-award winning office marks Google’s first mass timber development, setting new benchmarks in sustainable design, construction, and carbon reduction. ASPECT provided Temporary Works Engineering to support Kinsol in safely and efficiently constructing the exposed timber structure, which has since achieved LEED® Platinum certification.
Read more about our work on Google Borregas
1120 Ossington
This five-storey multi-award winning office marks Google’s first mass timber development, setting new benchmarks in sustainable design, construction, and carbon reduction. ASPECT provided Temporary Works Engineering to support Kinsol in safely and efficiently constructing the exposed timber structure, which has since achieved LEED® Platinum certification.
Read more about our work on Google Borregas
ASPECT will be at Woodrise from September 22-25 and we’re hosting a series of events to complement the week-long congress at the Vancouver Convention Centre! Here’s a quick look at what we have planned:
TUESDAY
ASPECT x MTC Solutions’ Strides by the Seawall
⏰ September 23 @ 6 AM 📍 Vancouver Convention Centre
(Wood)Rise and shine for a run by the Seawall! We’re partnering with MTC Solutions to host an early morning run that will get your heart racing before a day full of networking and learning. Running for the fun of it? Join us for a 7K run. Feeling more ambitious? We’re also doing a 13K run! For both runs, meet us at the Vancouver Convention Centre at 6 AM so we can be back in time for the Woodrise breakfast.
WEDNESDAY
ASPECT Open House
⏰ September 24 @ 4PM 📍 190 West 3rd Ave
Did someone say “margaritas”? September 24th from 4-7 PM, join us at our Olympic Village office for a casual pre-dinner social right before the Woodrise Timber & Taps dinner, just down the street. Our doors at 190 West 3rd Ave will be open for you to join our team for margaritas, snacks, and chats!
THURSDAY
Woodrise Tours of Malahat Skywalk & Visitor Centre and Terminus at District 65
⏰ September 25 @ 8 AM 📍 Vancouver Island
While we can’t take credit for organizing these tours (they’re part of the official Woodrise programming), we can proudly say we’re guiding tours at two of the stops! The Post Congress Tour # 8 Wood, Innovation, and Community: A Tour of Vancouver Island’s Pioneering Structures and Spaces will include stops at our Malahat Skywalk and Terminus District 65 projects. Get the inside scoop from CEO, Principal Adam Gerber (Malahat) and Founding Principal Andrew Chad (Terminus) on how these projects came to be.
Register for the tour HERE.
More on Woodrise 2025
Woodrise in an international congress that promotes innovative, sustainable, and resilient building practices for timber construction. The congress serves as a hub for knowledge sharing amongst engineers (like us), architects, developers, researchers, policy-makers, and government officials.
Each year, the location of Woodrise changes and this year, it is in Vancouver! ASPECT’s head office is also located in Vancouver, so we thought, why not create MORE opportunities for knowledge sharing and networking?
If you have questions about any of the events ASPECT is hosting, please contact:
Chantal Reitmaier
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist
chantal@aspectengineers.com
You can also learn more about Woodrise 2025 on the Woodrise website.