FSC Architects & Engineers News

August 18, 2010 - Local Firm Proud to Continue Sponsoring Elite Cross Country Skier

support@canterris.com — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (August 18 2010) -- In order for Canadian amateur athletes to reach their potential, they have to overcome significant financial barriers. Without sponsorship, chasing an Olympic dream becomes more of a pipe dream. FSC made the difference for this local skier.

“FSC is proud to help him pursue his athletic goals of representing the North and Canada on the international stage,” says Warren McLeod, Principal at FSC Architects & Engineers.

D’Hont worked hard to reach the 2010 Olympic Games, joining the cross country team as a forerunner. They provide a crucial role; skiing the courses before each cross-country and Nordic combined event at the Olympics. Being invited to join the team as a forerunner is a huge step in D’Hont’s quest to become a future Olympian.

“Being selected to the forerunner team shows that Thomsen has the potential to realize those dreams,” says McLeod. “His commitment to cross-country skiing sets a great example for youth in the North—with hard work and discipline, anything is possible.”

Only 22-years-old, this Métis Nordic Skier is determined to qualify for the 2014 Winter Games and race on the World Cup circuit.

“This season I will continue to base myself out of 2010 Olympic legacy town of Whistler, BC for my third year,” says D’Hont. “The goal for the 2010/2011 season is to be racing fast for the first major Canadian races in December and January so I can qualify for World Under-23 World Championships in Estonia, and for the European OPA race circuit.”

D’Hont is currently the only high-level Yellowknife cross country skier regularly racing in the National racing circuit as well as abroad.

“My past and current successes are thanks to the support of businesses in the community of Yellowknife that allow me to continue what I am doing,” says D’Hont. “I hope to inspire others, both young and old, to show them that amazing things are possible through hard work, determination and long-term goal setting.”

To learn more about D’Hont and his journey, go to his blog at http://thomsendhont.blogspot.com.

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice based in Yellowknife with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal
Phone: 867-920-2882
http://www.fsc.ca

July 30, 2010 - Local Architects to Continue Sponsoring Cross Country Siblings

support@canterris.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Whitehorse, YT (July 30, 2010) - Graham and Emily Nishikawa, brother and sister, are recognized athletes in Whitehorse and active members of the national ski team community. Their biggest sponsor is FSC Architects & Engineers, who is helping them reach their goal of representing Canada at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

“We are proud to provide sponsorship to Emily and Graham for the upcoming ski season,” says Timothy Turner-Davis, Whitehorse Branch Office Manager at FSC. “We wish them all the best as they pursue success on the world stage of Cross Country Ski Racing.”

In order for amateur athletes to reach their potential, they have to spend their time training and cannot hold a traditional job. Without sponsorship, it becomes impossible to put in the time required.

“We are both rising stars in Canadian skiing,” says Graham. “We are looking for financial support from northern businesses to help us continue with our dreams of becoming Olympians.”

Born and raised in Whitehorse, the siblings started skiing as young children in the Jackrabbit and Yukon Ski Team programs. They moved up the ranks from there, and are now senior skiers representing the Yukon and Canada at national and international events.

The Nishikawa siblings are both recognized athletes in Whitehorse, and participate and volunteer at many local events. Their career goals have them living abroad, however.

“We are currently training out of Canmore, Alberta, and are members of the National Training Centre.” Graham competes at the top level of International cross country skiing on the World Cup circuit, and Emily is a rising star both nationally and internationally.

Graham has represented Canada at seventeen World Cup races all over the world, and is a three-time Overall North American Cup Champion. Emily represented Canada at the 2010 World U23 Championships in Germany, and was a medalist in the Canadian Winter Games of 2007. Their other goals include racing in the 2011 World Championships and becoming the 2011 Male and Female National Champions.

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice based in Canada’s North with offices in Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit and Edmonton. They specialize in cold climate and remote location projects, and sponsor northern athletes in the belief that such local support gives Arctic youth positive role models to admire.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal
Phone: 867-920-2882
http://www.fsc.ca

June 14 2010 - FSC Architects and Engineers-designed RCMP facility sets new standard for Northern buildings

support@canterris.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (June 14, 2010) - FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce the completion and opening of the new Nunavut RCMP V Division and Iqaluit Detachment building. FSC provided both architectural and engineering services for the facility, which is seeking LEED Silver accreditation. If successful, the building will be the most Northerly LEED Silver building in Canada.

A number of technical innovations set the building apart from typical Northern architecture and engineering. Central to the design is a large, unique atrium referred to as “the iceberg.” An idea that came out a visioning workshop with Nunavut elders, the iceberg-shaped atrium was incorporated to provide natural ventilation in the summer and shoulder season, daylight to both floors and an interior vista that will expand the horizon during the winter. At night, lights in the iceberg will make it appear to glow. The iceberg also creates an important sense of transparency and openness despite the facility’s strict security.

Other technical innovations that support the facility’s LEED Silver accreditation are sprayed foam exterior insulation, and the use of a thermosyphon foundation not typically found on larger buildings. This provides passive freezing of the ground to create a stable base for shallow concrete footings that allow the building to sit level with the surrounding grade. In contrast with similar sized buildings in Iqaluit, which sit elevated on a steel pile structure, this makes the facility a more welcoming and inviting place for the people of Nunavut to visit. Even the drinking fountains are environmentally conscious, with water being cooled passively by a water circulation line from the city main.

“The RCMP building in Nunavut is truly unique in the North in terms of design, engineering and environmental impact,” says Rod Kirkwood, Principal at FSC. “We combined design that’s based on the landscape with new and existing technology that was applied in innovative ways. The result is a building that improves the quality of life not just of the people who work in it, but of the entire community. It sets a new standard for what buildings in the North can and should be.”

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.
Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

For more information contact:

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal, FSC Architects & Engineers

Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

May 10, 2010 - FSC Architects and Engineers selected to design new high school in Whitehorse, Yukon

support@canterris.com — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (May 10 2010) -- FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce that its Yellowknife branch office has been awarded the contract for design and contract administration of the proposed F.H. Collins Secondary School Replacement in Whitehorse, Yukon, which will be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified.
FSC successfully won the competition that included 16 other firms, based on criteria that included design experience with similar projects and local knowledge. The only fully integrated architecture and engineering firm in Canada’s North, FSC has worked on a number of northern school projects, including Chief Zzeh Gittlit School in Old Crow, Yukon and many secondary school projects in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Other completed FSC projects in the Yukon include the Whitehorse Air Terminal Building Expansion, the Whitehorse Aquatic Centre, the Mayo Recreation and Community Centre, and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Administration Building in Old Crow.

“Our government is committed to working with our partners to meet the educational needs of Yukon learners now and in the future,” Yukon Education Minister Patrick Rouble said. “FSC has extensive experience building schools in the North, and has proven its local knowledge with the wide range of architecture and engineering projects it has worked on in the YukonI am pleased to see progress in creating this new space for Yukon students.”

“Being selected to design the F.H. Collins Secondary School Replacement is an honour,” said Rod Kirkwood, Principal at FSC. “Our mission is to improve the quality of life in the North. Creating a place where the youth of Whitehorse can prepare for their future in an innovative learning environment is a rare opportunity. Teaming with education change agents Fielding Nair International will ensure the success of the project now and for generations to come. The new school will be LEED® certified.

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with branch offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

For more information contact:

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal, FSC Architects & Engineers
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

February 16, 2010 - NWT speed skaters to sport new skins at the 2010 Arctic Winter Games

ken@twistmarketing.com — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:35:00 +0000

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (February 16, 2009)—FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce our support of Northern athletes through our sponsorship of the NWT Amateur Speed Skating Association (NWTASSA).

FSC’s contribution will be used to purchase team “skin” suits for NWT’s speed skaters at the 2010 Arctic Winter Games to be held in Grande Prairie, Alberta, from March 6 to 13. NWT skaters will also wear the suits in competition at the Canadian Age Class Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Campbellton, New Brunswick from March 26 to 28, and at competitions and practices in their home communities for seasons to come.

“FSC’s donation went a long way to subsidizing the cost of the suits, which are essential to enabling our athletes to perform at the high levels they are capable of,” says Pam Dunbar, President of NWTASSA. “We are also pleased to have the support of such a high-profile, community-minded company.”

“We’re in the business of designing buildings and infrastructure that create rewarding experiences and contribute to quality of life,” says Warren McLeod, Principal at FSC. “Helping Northern athletes reach their potential is a natural extension of that. We believe that, given the opportunity to develop their skills, Northern speed skaters and other athletes can compete against and beat the best in Canada and the world.”

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

For more information contact:

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal, FSC Architects & Engineers
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

February 15, 2010 - Congratulations to Yellowknife cross-country skier Thomsen D'hont on the participation at the 2010 Winter Olympics

ken@twistmarketing.com — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:41:00 +0000

February 15, 2009—FSC Architects & Engineers congratulates Yellowknife cross-country skier Thomsen D’hont for taking part in the 2010 Winter Olympics as part of the cross-country skiing forerunner team.

Forerunners ski the competition courses before each cross-country and Nordic combined event at the Olympics. This crucial role ensures that the first skier isn’t slowed by fresh snow while the last skier benefits from a course that has been skied clear by the competitors before him. Being named to the forerunner team is based in part on whether the selected skiers will benefit from the experience in their quest to become future Olympians.

“It’s been a pleasure to watch Thomsen progress in his sport over the years, and FSC is proud to help him pursue his athletic goals of representing the North and Canada on the international stage,” says Warren McLeod, Prinicpal at FSC Architects & Engineers. “Being selected to the forerunner team shows that Thomsen has the potential to realize those dreams. His commitment to cross-country skiing sets a great example for youth in the North—with hard work and discipline, anything is possible.”

For more information about Thomsen and to follow his training and results through the season, go to his blog:

http://thomsendhont.blogspot.com/

About FSC
FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

For more information contact:

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal, FSC Architects & Engineers
Phone: 867-920-2882 Fax: 867-920-4319

February 3, 2010 - Yellowknife snowboarder holds his own competing against the best in the world

ken@twistmarketing.com — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:31:00 +0000

February 3, 2009—FSC Architects & Engineers congratulates Yellowknife snowboarder Andrew Matthews on his performance at his first World Cup competition. Andrew finished 33rd in the slopestyle event at the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup 2010 held in Calgary on January 30.

FSC is proud to support up-and-coming Northern athletes such as Andrew. The commitment to snowboarding that Andrew demonstrates is a great example for youth in the North, whether their dreams are athletic, academic, artistic, cultural or technical. By following his dreams from Yellowknife to international competitions, Andrew has shown the importance of facing challenges head-on in order to succeed.

“The World Cup was a great experience for me. It was pretty amazing to be a part of the first ever Slopestyle World Cup. I was doing the most difficult run I’ve ever tried in a competition, because I needed to in order to make finals. I wasn’t able to land it clean for the contest, but I’m glad that it pushed me to try some new tricks," says Andrew. "The competition really put into perspective what I need to do in order to achieve the high goals that I’ve set for myself such as winning at the World Cup level. It has motivated me to train harder and smarter. Competing in the World Cup was a big step in my athletic career, and I’m very grateful to have the solid support of sponsors like FSC that continue to help me achieve my goals.”

For more information about Andrew and to follow his training and results through the season, go to his blog:

www.andrewsnowboarding.blogspot.com

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

For more information contact:

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal, FSC Architects & Engineers
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

January 27, 2010 - Yellowknife snowboarder competing in first World Cup event

ken@twistmarketing.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:20:00 +0000

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (January 27, 2010)—FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to congratulate Yellowknife snowboarder Andrew Matthews on qualifying to compete in his first World Cup event. Andrew qualified by finishing seventh in the slopestyle category at the first stop of the Canada~Snowboard Tour in Calgary on January 17, despite competing with an injured back that forced him to withdraw from the halfpipe competition the previous day.

“Overcoming the challenges of an injury says a lot about Andrew’s character,” says Warren McLeod, a Partner at FSC. “Qualifying for a World Cup event despite having an injured back illustrates Andrew’s drive and determination. It sets a great example for up-and-coming Northern athletes and youth that success is not possible without overcoming challenges along the way.”

Andrew, 21, began snowboarding on small hills around Yellowknife at the age of nine. Since then he’s competed at the national and international level, including the Arctic Winter Games. Andrew currently trains with the Whistler Valley Snowboard Club in British Columbia.

“I'm really happy that I was able to compete and ride as well as I did in the slopestyle considering I was just coming off an injury. I was a bit nervous seeing as this was my first contest of the season, and that the stakes were pretty high!” Andrew explains, “That being said, I was doing my tricks better than I've ever done. My confidence is really high and I'll be carrying that into the World Cup. Qualifying for a World Cup is a big step in my career, and I’m grateful that I have solid support from sponsors like FSC, helping me pursue my dream of one day winning a medal in the Olympic Winter Games.”

For more information about Andrew and to follow his results through the season, go to his blog:

www.andrewsnowboarding.blogspot.com

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

For more information contact:

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal, FSC Architects & Engineers
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

November 30, 2009 - FSC supports Northern youth through Whitehorse Mustangs Hockey Club sponsorship

january@twistmarketing.com — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:28:00 +0000

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 30, 2009) - FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce our continued support of Northern youth through our sponsorship of the Whitehorse Mustangs Hockey Club (WMHC).

“Running a competitive hockey program in the Yukon is difficult due to our relative isolation from proper competition. Without the generosity of FSC and our other sponsors, the program would be in jeopardy,” says Jay Glass, Head Coach of the Whitehorse FSC Bantam Mustangs. “We are trying to teach through hockey many valuable life skills, such as competitive spirit, mental toughness, accountability, integrity, sportsmanship, sacrifice and hard work.”

The annual budget of the WMHC is over $100,000. This doesn’t include costs parents must pay such as league fees and travel costs for games and tournaments in British Columbia and Alberta. To defray these costs, the WMHC holds fundraising activities, but still requires corporate sponsors in order to make hockey accessible to all kids in Whitehorse.

“We’re in the business of designing buildings and infrastructure that create rewarding experiences and contribute to quality of life,” says Warren McLeod, a Partner at FSC. “Sponsoring the Mustangs is a natural extension of that. It helps the club contribute to quality-of-life for the youth of Whitehorse.”

About FSC
FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

For more information contact:
Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal, FSC Architects & Engineers
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

October 23, 2009 - FSC Continues Support For NWT Nordic Skier

warren@fsc.ca — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:06:00 +0000

23 October 2009

FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce our continued support for Thomsen D'hont. Thomsen is a high performance athlete from Yellowknife, NWT who has aspirations of representing Canada in the Winter Olympics in Nordic Skiing.

Understandably, Thomsen is excited about the continued support, "I am in my final dryland training preparations for what is looking to be a very exciting racing season that gets underway in December with Olympic Trials. My fitness is better than ever with a great season of training under my belt here in my home training base of Whistler, BC. FSC Architects and Engineers has been a huge help, allowing me to pursue my dreams full-time."

Warren McLeod of FSC Architects & Engineers feels that the opportunity to support a young northerner pursuing his athletic dreams falls right in line with FSC’s corporate sponsorship ideals. “Over the past year, Thomsen has earned great accolades for himself with his win in the Rock Ice Ultra and participation in the i2P trek in the Akshayuk pass expedition. We are more than happy to help him represent the North in these prestigious events that have worldwide exposure.”

Click here to view Thomsen's Blog

About FSC

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

Corporate Head Office
4910 - 53rd Street, P.O. Box 1777
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P4

October 9, 2009 - FSC Continues Support For Northern Snowboarder

warren@fsc.ca — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 09:08:00 +0000

9 October 2008

FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce our continued support for Andrew Matthews. Andrew is a high performance athlete from Yellowknife, NWT who has aspirations of representing Canada in snowboarding at the next Winter Olympics.

Matthews is very excited about the opportunity to represent FSC, and the NWT, in the upcoming season. "I'm thrilled to have FSC back on board for another year of outstanding sponsorship. It's amazing to have the solid support of such a great company, allowing me to pursue my dreams. They continue to exceed expectation and lead the community in corporate sponsorship, ensuring that high performance athletes from the North have the opportunity to flourish on the national and international stage."

Warren McLeod of FSC Architects & Engineers felt that the continued support of Andrew was an easy decision. Not only does the support of youth in sport fall in line with FSC’s corporate sponsorship ideals but it also helps build a strong north. “The North needs strong role models that provide an inspiration to all residents young and old. We are thrilled to help Andrew continue to pursue his dream of competing in the Olympics."

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers (formerly Ferguson Simek Clark) is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

Corporate Head Office
4910 - 53rd Street, P.O. Box 1777
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P4

November 24, 2008 - FSC Supports Whitehorse Food Bank

warren@fsc.ca — Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Whitehorse, YT (24 November 2008)

FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce their membership in the Whitehorse Food Bank's exclusive Green Apple Club. Membership relects a strong, long-term commitment to providing hope for the hungry in our community.

To become a member of the Green Apple Club, an individual or organization commits to a donation of $5,000 per year for five consecutive years. This $25,000 pledge allows the food bank a predictable and stable source of income, ensuring sustainability and the opportunity to develop truly effective programming.

FSC Whitehorse office manager, Tim Turner-Davis says, "FSC is proud to recognize the importance of this project. We encourage other local businesses to also become active partners with the Food Bank."

Food Bank Chair Christiane Boisjoly says, "We are all extremely pleased with this donation, and deeply thankful. It is the plan for this Food Bank to become a community owned project and it is so exciting and encouraging to witness the first steps in this direction. Thank you FSC for this great opening of the Green Apple Club!"

View official release here

ABOUT FSC

Established in 1976, FSC Architects & Engineers has deep roots in the North. We are a professional architecture and engineering consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location work. We have been involved in building and infrastructure projects in nearly every community in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

Corporate Head Office
4910 - 53rd Street, P.O. Box 1777
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P4

October 2nd, 2008 - FSC Awarded top marks by employees

warren@fsc.ca — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:18:00 +0000

Yellowknife (October 2, 2008) – FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce that we have made the list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as determined by Mediacorp Canada.

“Once again, please accept our congratulations on making this year's Top 100 list. We had a considerable increase in the number of applications this year, so your accomplishment is especially well-deserved.” Said Tony Meehan of Mediacorp.

“The road to getting on this list started back in 2006 for our new group of owners,” says Warren McLeod, “as a firm that is committed to providing top-level service to our clients, we decided that it was necessary to provide the same to our staff.” To determine where to start, FSC polled its employees to see what kind of benefits interested them and to find out what they liked and disliked about the firm. “It was a nervous time for us, we were unsure what to expect in the results,“ says Jerry Jaud “however, looking back, it provided us with the key information that we needed to make the decisions and take the steps that we felt would help us to retain our staff.”

Valerie Stark, FSC’s Human Resource Specialist, has been impressed with the firm’s commitment to its employees, “The FSC owners have recognized that our most important asset is our people and have worked hard to ensure that our staff have benefits that meet or exceed industry standards.” A detailed feature showcasing the Top 100 Employers in Canada will be available in Maclean’s magazine.

View Full release by Mediacorp

About FSC

Established in 1976, FSC Architects & Engineers has deep roots in the North. We are a professional architecture and engineering consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. We have been involved in building and infrastructure projects in nearly every community in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut.

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

Corporate Head Office
4910 - 53rd Street, P.O. Box 1777
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P4

September 13, 2008 - FSC Supports Northern Athlete and Student

warren@fsc.ca — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 14:33:00 +0000

13 September 2008
FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce our support for Andrew Matthews. Andrew is a high performance athlete from Yellowknife, NWT who has aspirations of representing Canada in the Winter Olympics. Andrew is training while attending University working on an engineering degree.

Matthews is very excited about the opportunity to represent FSC, and the NWT, in the upcoming season. He recently returned from a month long training trip in New Zealand and was very enthusiastic in saying, "Thanks so much for helping me out with the funding. The training here is amazing and it wouldn't have been possible without your help!" Andrew is confident that this experience will prove invaluable in his upcoming season.

Warren McLeod of FSC Architects & Engineers welcomed the opportunity to support another young northerner pursuing his athletic and academic dreams. The support of youths in sport falls right in line with FSC’s corporate sponsorship ideals. “At FSC we believe in supporting our youth in gaining life lessons through sport. We are thrilled to help Andrew pursue his athletic dreams, while at the same time, attending University."

Click here to read the official press release from Sport North.

About FSC

August 13, 2008 - FSC A Top Northern Employer

warren@fsc.ca — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:01:00 +0000

13 August 2008

FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce that our firm was selected as one of the Top Norther Employers in a contest held by Up Here Business Magazine. To be entered into the contest, employees were required to submit stories to the publication explaining why their company deserved the award. FSC was the only company to receive multiple nominations from its employees.

Valerie Stark, FSC's Human Resources Specialist had this to say, "Clearly, the staff at FSC are proud to be working for an organization that offers a wide variety of benefits and provides opportunities for training and career development. It also means a great deal to present interesting and challenging work opportunities for staff, and share a diverse and inclusive family-friendly environment. Our gratitude is to the shareholders who continue to find innovative ways to retain our highly skilled and talented staff while remaining competitive in today's tight labour market."

Needless to say, the owner's of the firm are thrilled with this great news. "Our ownership group made a unanimous decision to create a positive work environment for all of our staff. I am glad to have simply been nominated by our employees as it indicates to us that the work we have done to date has been well received by our colleagues. Our long-term goal is to not only be a top employer in the North but to be recognized as a top employer nationally," said Warren McLeod, one of the firm's owners.

About FSC

July 18, 2008 - FSC Helps High Performance Athlete from NWT

warren@fsc.ca — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:23:00 +0000

18 July 2008

FSC Architects & Engineers is proud to announce our support for Thomsen D'hont. Thomsen is a high performance athlete from Yellowknife, NWT who has aspirations of representing Canada in the Winter Olympics.

D’Hont is very excited with this sponsorship as it enables him to compete at all high level competitions in Canada and it helps optimize training and living arrangements in his new training base of Whistler, BC. “I am very pumped to be working with FSC this year; they are so supportive of my life as a full-time athlete and are passionate towards helping me reach my ultimate goal of competing at the Olympic Games” – stated D’Hont recently at his parents’ home in Yellowknife. “It isn’t possible to be pursuing such a dream without the backing of such strong members in the community.”

Warren McLeod of FSC Architects & Engineers feels that the opportunity to support a young northerner pursuing his athletic dreams falls right in line with FSC’s corporate sponsorship ideals. “At FSC we believe in supporting organizations that help our youth gain life lessons through sport. We are excited about helping Thomsen chase his Olympic dreams. We know that he will be a good ambassador for FSC, the Northwest Territories…..and Canada!”

Click here to read the official press release from Sport North.

Click here to view Thomsen's Blog

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April 11, 2008 - Cultural Leadership Alive and Strong in Nunavut - new Inuit Cultural Learning Facility

terry@fsc.ca — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:53:00 +0000

Nunavut, April 11, 2008:

FSC Architects & Engineers has been awarded the commission for the new Inuit Cultural Learning Facility to be constructed in Clyde River, (Kangiqtugaapik), Nunavut.

The Inuit, through time, have passed down a myriad of variations of countless stories from Elders to Youth. These stories are the vessels for their morals, their Inuit Quajimajatugangit (IQ); they are lined with metaphors that merge Human with Nature with Spirit; they are made with ancient tools in the modern paradigm: the Oral Tradition.

The Inuit of today are growing up in a world in which their traditional way of life is slipping away, just as the relationships and language that are integral to the storytelling process are being severed by the lack of a culturally driven educational framework. Such an educational framework does not exist for the Inuit, and it is in this void that the Piqqusilirivvik Vision has taken root:

“to strengthen, promote and enhance Inuit knowledge in a unique setting”

With this key message in mind, Piqqusilirivvik shall be designed by Inuit for Inuit, facilitated by the FSC team, and will be the springboard for an innovative learning experience for Inuktitut speaking students that is immediately recognizable as the embodiment of the Piqqusilirivvik Vision.

It will advocate pride in culture, overtly demonstrate cultural independence, and illustrate an active and sustainable model of land as teacher. It will be an icon for the people of Nunavut.

As FSC Intern Architect in Iqaluit, Josh Armstrong notes, “I believe wholeheartedly in what this project is about. I see in its concept new opportunities for all Nunavummiut; the young; the old; and most importantly, for those, like so many I have grown up with and call friends and family, who have not found their way in the standard education system. This project has the potential to give new confidence and sense of self to those who are seeking it.”

The project is being completed in conjunction with the Department of Cultural, Language, Elders and Youth and the Department of Community and Government Services. The FSC Architectural team is complemented by world-recognized firm Fielding Nair International, Architects and Change Agents for Education.

About FSC

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

Project Contact
Harriet Burdett-Moulton, NSAA, MRAIC
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

Corporate Head Office
4910 - 53rd Street, P.O. Box 1777
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P4

November 29, 2007 - FSC today officially unveils the new branding and visual identity for the 32 year old firm.

support@canterris.com — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:02:00 +0000

Yellowknife, November 29, 2007

With significant corporate restructuring completed, FSC now has nine active shareholders who are leading the company forward. Partner and Regional Manager (Nunavut )Terry Gray comments, “The new ownership group recognized the need to come together with a unified message and vision to guide the company as it moves forward."

Speaking about the changes, Warren McLeod, another Principal with FSC and one of the key members responsible for the new branding says, “We are all very excited about the new brand for our company. It captures the energy and spirit of our people”. McLeod continues, “our new look, our refined message, even our new ad campaign - all point in the same direction - a positive future for our staff, our clients, and the communities we serve.”

The corporate launch event is scheduled for 5:00pm at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife - all clients, peers, and media are invited.

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers (formerly Ferguson Simek Clark) is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.

Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

Warren McLeod, P. Eng., Principal
Phone: (867) 920-2882
Fax: (867) 920-4319

Corporate Head Office
4910 - 53rd Street, P.O. Box 1777
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P4

November 16, 2007 - Opening doors to new era of Acute Care in Nunavut.

support@canterris.com — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:34:00 +0000

FSC Architects & Engineers proud of Qikiqtani General Hospital Opening

Nunavut, November 16, 2007

Today, FSC Architects & Engineers takes part in officially welcoming the public to tour the new flagship Acute Care Hospital.

‘Open’ is the word to describe the new Acute Care Hospital that encompasses the major care departments, including Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging and Labs, Inpatient Units and Surgical Suites. Designed with an ‘Open Arms’ concept, the building consists of two arms spreading out from the central core providing open views to the city centre and out to the bay and land that stretches beyond.

“Openness was a key desire expressed by the elders during the planning process,” says FSC Principal and Regional Manager (Nunavut) Terry Gray. “Taking the open concept, the design team created functional and productive spaces while still allowing for healing spaces free from disturbance.”

The sustainable design uses residual heat extracted from the city’s Power Plant. Waste heat from generating equipment serves as the primary heat source for both the new and existing hospitals significantly reducing the operating and maintenance costs.

About FSC

Terry Gray, Principal, Branch Manager (NU)
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Phone: 867.979.0555
Fax: 867.979.5711

Corporate Head Office
4910-53 street PO Box 1777
Yellowkniffe, NT
X1A 2P4

August 13, 2007 - High tech design builds on futures in Nunavut

support@canterris.com — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:41:00 +0000

Nunavut, August 13, 2007:

FSC Architects & Engineers has been awarded the commission for the new state-of-the-art Nunavut Trades Training Centre (NTTC). In conjunction with the Department of Education, Nunavut Arctic College and the Department of Community and Government Services, FSC Architects & Engineers have commenced design of the facility to respond to the growing demand for trained trades people. Founded in 1957 by the Rankin Inlet Mining Company to extract nickel and copper ore, the entire Kivalliq region faces a huge potential economic boom from its rich mineral resources.

The 1595m2 space includes classroom space, labs and shops grouped to take advantage of natural light and views of the Rankin Inlet Bay and community. “The design is a true reflection of its purpose,” says FSC Architect Harriet Burdett-Moulton of the building’s clean industrial aesthetic design.

But not to put form ahead of function, the building itself serves as a teaching tool with the structural components of the building as well as the mechanical and electrical infrastructure of the building exposed to allow the students to see the internal workings of the building. “We focused on creating a truly unique learning environment focused on the needs of the community. Encouraging women to enter the trades was key so we included a separate women’s student lounge for their exclusive use.”

About FSC

FSC Architects & Engineers (formerly Ferguson Simek Clark) is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold climate and remote location projects. Our multidisciplinary teams provide services and expertise within architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil/municipal, structural, and environmental engineering.
Established in 1976 in Yellowknife, FSC has grown from a small partnership into the largest multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Northern Canada. The head office is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, with additional offices located in the Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Alberta. In Alberta, the firm operates as FSC Consulting Engineers and provides mechanical and electrical engineering services.

Media Contact
Harriet Burdett-Moulton, NSAA, MRAIC
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Phone: 867-920-2882
Fax: 867-920-4319

Corporate Head Office
4910 - 53rd Street, P.O. Box 1777
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P4