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Exp shows strong in ENR rankings
2012/04
Exp has been ranked #61 on the list of "Top 500 Design Firms" by Engineering News Record (ENR). The list, which is published annually in April, ranks the 500 largest U.S.-based design firms, publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue.
In addition to the Top 500 Design Firm ranking, exp has also been named #44 in ENR's Top Designers in International Markets; #36 in Top Pure Designers and #6 in the Telecom sector.
Exp wins prestigious AIA award
2012/04
The American Institute of Architects Illinois Honor Awards event was held recently in Springfield, IL. Exp received the Louis Sullivan award, "the highest overall honor for a project which transformed a community through the principles of the AIA Livable Community criteria." The award recognized our work on Minoru Yamasaki's Main Terminal at Lambert International Airport. Designed in 1959, this terminal is a mid-century modern icon and gateway to the city of St. Louis. Our work included the renovation and restoration of the dramatic concrete vaults and skylights.
Among the jury comments: "The jury was thrilled to see a modern landmark given the same attention usually reserved for traditionally historic properties. This restoration enhances Yamasaki's bold vision. The light coves and ceiling materials cleanly and crisply accent form. The jury was impressed by the project's sensitivity, attention to detail and overall elegance. They also applauded how it addressed the AIA's 10 Principles of Livable Communities."
Exp team member contributes to two books
2012/02
Petr Vegh, Ph.D., P.Eng., one of exp's Structural Engineering team members and Head of the Structural Group in the Brampton - Building Engineering Team, has contributed to two internationally distributed books! Petr is known as one of the leaders in environmentally compatible structures (ECS). The textbook called Concept of The Theory of Environmentally Compatible Structures and Structural Materials was co-authored andedited by Petr along with his father, Prof. Ludevit Vegh, DrSc. who is also internationally recognized as a leader in ECS. During the writing, Petr and his father communicated with and managed an international team of seventeen other authors from five countries, who also contributed to the book. This book will be distributed mainly to universities around the world, helping further the education of the next generation of engineers.
The second book, Fifty Years of Progress for Shell and Spatial Structures was inspired by the 50th Anniversary Jubilee of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS). Petr and his father, at the requestof IASS, joined an international team of authors and contributed a section entitled Toward Environmental Compatibility In Engineering and Architecture. The book has been distributed to members of the IASS and the International Associate for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) and is also on sale to the general public.
Exp is proud of all of our industry experts and would like to congratulate Petr and Ludevit on their outstanding contributions to engineering around the world. To see the covers of the books, please click here.
Yorkville Dam Wins Honor Award
2011/12
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL) gave an Honor award to Teng, part of the exp family of companies, for their work on the rehabilitation of the Glen D Palmer Dam project in Yorkville, IL. Teng provided planning, design and analysis services. The Honor Award is the highest category of award the ACEC-IL gives out as part of their 2012 Engineering Excellence Awards Competition. The project will compete for the ACEC-IL's ultimate award, the Eminent Conceptor, and is also eligible to enter ACEC's National Competition.
Green Project Recognized at WAF
2011/12
A teaching plant designed by exp was a finalist in the Production, Energy and Recycling category at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain. Used by Waste Management (WM) and the Des Chênes School Board in Drummondville, QC, the building uses green energy for heat by recovering biogases from a nearby landfill site. Currently under review for LEED® Silver certification, the project is helping to reduce greenhouse gases and supports sustainability in our communities.
FIS Maitland Project Wins Award
2011/12
The U.S. Green Building Council Central Florida Chapter named the FIS building at Maitland Summit the Project of the Year in the Commercial Interior category. The building, located in Maitland, FL, has already achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® for Commercial Interiors (LEED®-CI) Gold Certification. Our team at exp provided LEED® consulting, energy modelling and commissioning for the project.
Ernst & Young recognizes exp's President and CEO
2011/11
Ernst & Young has recognized exp's President and CEO, Vlad Stritesky, as the 2011 Ontario Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Professional Services category. He also received a special citation for his commitment to entrepreneurial leadership. For more information about the awards, please visit here .