Who We Are
McCuaig and Associates Engineering Ltd is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with offices in Vancouver and Calgary. Our experienced and diverse team are equipped to take on any building project. We pride ourselves in delivering complex and technically specialized projects for many of our clients. We regularly partner with firms throughout Western Canada, giving us the local knowledge and resources we need to deliver projects in both urban and remote locations. These well-established relationships allow us to deliver multi-faceted projects that cover many industry sectors.
Leadership Team
Having a healthy company culture is very important to me. Even though we take our work seriously and work hard to produce a good product, we are still able to create a fun environment for our team members. As a young engineer, I was part of a team that helped to establish many of the current standards for re-pipe projects and was a pioneer in developing repair strategies and methodologies for building enclosures in the early 1990’s. While we are known for our expertise on existing buildings, taking on new types of challenging projects is something that continues to drive me both professionally and personally. I enjoy teaching and sharing my 30-plus years of experience with up-and-coming professionals. One of my goals every day is to help a team member fully understand at least one new concept related to a very complex problem.
Andrew Leonard, P. Eng., LEED AP
Vice President, Building Science Director
andrew@mccuaig.net
I am proud to be one of the building enclosure design pioneers within the Vancouver engineering community. Building science continues to evolve and I am happy to share my knowledge and experience with up-and-coming professionals on our team. One of the goals I hope to achieve as a leader is to keep our team members engaged, learning, and interested in their own growth and the growth of our company. I believe in a strong team approach to managing projects and regard collaboration as one of the top project priorities. I am always looking to close the feedback loop from stakeholders in an attempt to identify project successes and failures so that issues can be corrected and adapted for future projects. Growth has been a big focus for our company over the past several years and I hope to continue building on existing markets and exploring new business opportunities throughout western Canada.
I enjoy providing training and mentorship to staff who are continuing to develop their career and industry knowledge. My years at MAE have allowed me to guide the careers of many team members and I look forward to providing this type of leadership for many years to come. I have been working in mechanical design and construction management for 16 years in Canada, and 12 years in Iran previously. During that time, I contributed to many different types of projects, mostly involving existing buildings. My most memorable projects have been those that were fast-tracked to meet a strict timeline. These projects required a well-organized project approach with strong team communication and coordination. My most successful projects were the result of a strong focus on project details and familiarizing myself with all aspects of the project, giving special attention to stakeholder needs and challenges. I believe that client care and attention is integral to every successful project.
I strongly believe that person-to-person communication is integral in establishing a strong project. Whenever possible, I strive to connect with internal and external stakeholders in-person or via phone calls in an effort to build personal relationships and simplify communication. One project that was especially memorable to me over the past 9 years in my work on facility condition assessments and asset management is the work we did on the Vancouver Maritime Museum. I truly enjoyed working on such an iconic building that was a part of my Vancouver upbringing. The project posed interesting challenges for addressing heritage restraints and maintaining museum standards throughout the construction in regards to security and protection of sensitive artifacts. My leadership goal is to provide an engaging and inviting environment for team members to excel in their careers and do work that everyone can be proud of.
My role as the Director of People, Culture & Operations allows me to ensure that the administrative team at McCuaig & Associates Engineering (MAE) provides excellent support to our technical staff members. I have over 15 years’ experience in Office Administration, 13 of which have been in the engineering consulting industry with MAE. During my time with MAE, I have enjoyed taking on new challenges, moving from the roles of Administrative Assistant and Office Manager to my current role. I enjoy working with project teams to achieve goals and deliver quality products to our clients. I strive to ensure our projects are completed to our client’s satisfaction by promoting clear and consistent communication throughout. Challenges I have enjoyed taking on include assisting with OQM implementation and development of new project management software and standard operating procedures. I am a member of the company’s Joint Health and Safety Committee and support creating a safe and inclusive workplace. Overall, my goal is to continue to help support the future growth and expansion of MAE.
Dmitrii Konkov P. Eng., BEAP, CBECxP
As a Partner and Engineer at MAE, my primary focus is to ensure technical excellence, to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, and to prioritize client satisfaction. As head of MAE’s Energy Department, I lead my design team with quality in mind. I seek out opportunities to combine my education in civil engineering and building energy performance with the latest technologies and research to yield effective sustainable building practices. My most memorable projects presented unusual engineering circumstances that required dynamic and innovative solutions. These unique challenges pushed our team to think outside the box and devise creative approaches that not only resolved the client’s issues but led to significant monetary payback for the client. As a team leader, I believe that scaffolded learning is key to professional growth. I provide challenging opportunities to my team to grow their skills and the overall experience of the company. We work together to develop creative, client-centric solutions that address specific challenges. This customized approach, combined with our commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction, sets our company apart and ensures the delivery of high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions.