Focal Engineering

Building. Performance. Tweets by owner, Susan

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

It's always fun to see our work in a published journal...

⭐ Thanks @EngGeoBC for the mention!⭐

Click to read about some of Focal's international work at the University of Pennsylvania (and more great work by BC engineers!)

https://t.co/3kQ6eZK6uA

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

We are delighted to be involved with the just-certified Gabion House #PassiveHouse project in Saanich. Through this and our other work, we are protecting our environment in the present and sustaining it for the future. (And having fun doing it!)

https://t.co/iPkozLz9R0

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

Thanks for the opportunity to discuss the importance of passive design strategies and resilience in buildings!

[Globalnews.ca @globalnews]

Buildings are the third largest source of emissions in Canada after transportation (cars and trucks) and the oil and gas sector.

https://t.co/8XUDPJsBhr

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

We are delighted to welcome our first Associate, Danny Taylor! https://t.co/oClZCRNSgi

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

Thank you @PassiveHouseCan for the member spotlight- it's quite humbling, knowing that there are so many wonderful CPHD/C's out there. Hopefully it will be a chance for us to connect with some more!
https://t.co/fOGUKwpotq

[hcma @hcma]

Interested in learning more about sustainability in design and construction? Join industry leaders, Rebecca Holt of @hcma, Wendy-Christobel Macdonald of @Stantec, and Susan Macdougall of @FocalEng at the @VICA #WomeninConstruction Power Panel, February 23rd at 5 pm PST.

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

@energyincities @shoshannasaxe @CityPlanTO @BernContracting @TalktoARYZE @WaymarkArch @Lanefab @CAHiggins Oops missed this! If you’re still looking for projects, feel free to drop me an email and we’ll see how we can help.

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

Focal is hiring! We currently have openings for an Office Administrator and an Energy Modeller. If you (or someone you know) is interested, we'd love to hear from you. Please forward and share- we'd appreciate it! Thanks :)
https://t.co/xquOJDUY9l

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

It's always fun when our projects make the news, and who doesn't love a good mystery?!
https://t.co/3tYAYjDdZL
@NRB_modular

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

We are hiring! Focal is looking for a full time Office Administrator to join our fun & growing team. Check out the posting below and please feel free to share. Thanks!
https://t.co/69qsRMETFK

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

@tqmurdock Sigh!

[Energy in Cities @energyincities]

Great keynote yesterday at #eSim2021 from Susan MacDougall @FocalEng 'The BC Energy Step Code: 4 Years In'. @energystepcode @IBPSA https://t.co/rAFmwY4bgQ

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

Looking forward to #eSIM2021 Energy Modelling Conference next week where Focal's Susan MacDougall will be a keynote speaker, and Wes Bowley will present on the impact of PTACs on energy performance. Check it out and join us if you can! https://t.co/jFwvckvMg2

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

...with this data and support from others, Focal authored @BC_Housing's Builder Insight #19: Modelling the Future Climate for Passively Cooled Buildings.

Check it out at:
https://t.co/2S26a1U4wU

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

We don't have a crystal ball, but we do have great colleagues at PCIC who have created #futureclimate files, representing what climate change might look like across BC...

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

Thanks @EngGeoBC for the long-weekend surprise featuring Focal Engineering's submission to Innovation Magazine! And to all of the project partners, @BC_Housing, Horizon North Logistics & others for the opportunity to contribute.

#EngineeringChange #EnergyEfficiency

[EngGeoBC @EngGeoBC]

Project highlight: Energy Efficient Modular Housing

To address the provincial housing crisis, @BC_Housing has implemented a rapid response modular housing strategy. @FocalEng has provided energy modelling for over 30 of these projects to date. Learn more: https://t.co/WUh44VHmeX

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

We're being asked to record a lot of online videos and presentations these days... my desk is a cone of silence!

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

In celebration of #INWED2020 we are delighted to profile one of our fabulous energy modellers, Sarah Shepherd, who answered a few questions about what brought her to engineering.

https://t.co/AAYUMZoYVH

#INWED20 #WomenInSTEM #WomenInEngineering #EquityDiversityInclusivity

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

At Focal we strive to create a safe work environment promoting equity, diversity and inclusivity. Though a small team, we are working to listen and learn how to better support our neighbours, friends and colleagues, particularly those of minority groups.

[Focal Engineering @FocalEng]

Today we are celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2020! While we achieved 50% gender diversity, we know there is always room for improvement.