12 May

Posted at 17:13h in Innovia News

Last November and December, Innovia conducted interviews with leading architects (MJMA and BNKC) and engineers (RJC) working at the forefront of mass timber in Canada. This interview rounds out our three-part profile series by bringing you a conversation with the founder of one of the country's most exciting young firms: Element5. Innovia’s founder and principal, Rowley Mossop, sat down virtually with Patrick Chouinard to hear first-hand how the firm is helping to spur an industry-wide shift towards sustainable — and affordable — mass timber solutions.   Can you tell me about the original insights...

11 Mar

Posted at 00:43h in COVID-19 Resources, Guides, Finances, Operations

Whether they’ve crossed your radar through a sales rep, direct marketing to your inbox, or a colleague waxing nostalgic for the “better systems” they used at a previous firm, ERPs are weird to pronounce, but invariably make running your company a much more efficient and profitable affair.  An Enterprise Resource Planning system is practice management software that centralizes and integrates all aspects of a business, aligning accounting and finance functions with project management and human resources planning. Often billed as a “single source of truth,” most ERPs provide a...

05 Feb

Posted at 20:14h in COVID-19 Resources, Talent, Operations, Articles, Strategy

Throughout 2021, we'll be spotlighting ways in which AEC firms can "structure up" during the pandemic to build financial security, sharpen organizational practices, and gain a competitive edge. To learn more about how to leverage succession planning to create immediate value and build long-term resiliency for your firm, register for Innovia Principal Rowley Mossop's upcoming webinar with the Ontario Association of Architects on webinar on Thursday, March 11 (11am EST). Every new year begins with an avalanche of articles about transformative trends and how to make New Year’s resolutions...

15 Dec

Posted at 23:18h in Innovia News

We sat down with Leon Plett and Terry Bergen, Managing Principals at RJC's Victoria office, to discuss an area of increasing interest to business leaders in AEC industries: mass timber. Image (above): The Clayton Heights Community Centre, currently under construction in Vancouver, employs a two-way wood system that allows the structure to span to discrete column locations without the need for drop beams. Architect: HCMA Architecture + Design. Engineer: RJC. Image courtesy RJC and Michael Sherman Photography. RJC foregrounds a strong commitment to sustainability. When and how did the firm...

15 Nov

Posted at 21:19h in Innovia News

We sat down with BNKC Architects Principal Jonathan King to discuss an area of increasing interest to business leaders in AEC industries: mass timber. Tell me about BNKC’s transition into mass timber. How has the firm positioned itself to work in this sector?  The first major mass timber project we've been working on is 77 Wade Avenue for Next Property Group. The decision to go with mass timber was not a foregone conclusion, but rather the result of natural exploration with our clients. Many clients come to you with a set...

15 Nov

Posted at 18:45h in Innovia News, Architecture, Guides, Engineering

We sat down with MJMA Partner Ted Watson to discuss an area of increasing interest to business leaders in AEC industries: mass timber. Are there any particular steps that MJMA has taken internally to ensure that your team stays up-to-date on the latest developments in mass timber? How can you help your team members, from a capacity-building perspective, develop the right skills? One of the things we did about two years ago was bring on our Director of Sustainability, John Peterson. He’s there to ensure that we're pushing hard from...