Innovation Fall 2025

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FALL 2025 | volume 29 number 3 INNOVATION

Reflections from the Chair

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BOARD 2024/2025 Chair: Mark Porter, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., FEC Vice Chair: Karen Ling, P.Eng. Immediate Past Chair: Michelle Mahovlich, MEng, P.Eng., P.Geo., FCSSE BOARD MEMBERS Bill Chan, CPA, CGA, MBA, ICD.D; Veronica Knott, P.Eng.; Cathy McIntyre, MBA, C.Dir; Matthew Salmon, P.Eng.; T.J. Schmaltz, JD, FCPHR, SHRM-SCP, ICD.D; Malcolm Shield, P.Eng.; Colette Trudeau, MA; Jens Weber, P.Eng.; Dr. Gordon Zhou, P.Eng. EXECUTIVE TEAM Heidi Yang, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), Chief Executive Officer & Registrar Jennifer Cho, CPA, CGA, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Alison Dantas, MA, CEC, C.Dir, Chief Operating Officer Jason Ong, Acting Chief Regulatory Officer EDITORIAL ADVISORY GROUP Ryan Bird, P.Eng.; Roozbeh Nemati, PMP, P.Eng.; Ian Rodriguez, EIT; Raya Smertina, P.Eng.; Aman Tanvir, P.Eng.; Stefano Vitucci, P.Eng. Innovation is published quarterly by Engineers and Geoscientists BC. As the official publication of the organization, Innovation is circulated to all registrants of Engineers and Geoscientists BC as well as architects, contractors and industry executives. The views expressed in any article do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Board or Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Sales Representative: Wing-Yee Kwong Tel: 604.681.1811 Email: advertising@egbc.ca For information see: www.egbc.ca/About/Publications/Innovation/How-to-Advertise SUBMISSIONS Innovation does not accept unsolicited articles or photos, but we do welcome article proposals and ideas. Proposals should be of interest and relevant to our readers and recognize the regulatory role of Engineers and Geoscientists BC in ensuring public safety and environmental protection. They should not be a "sales pitch" for a company or organization. Send suggestions to: innovation@egbc.ca . LETTERS Innovation welcomes letters from our readers. All submitted letters may be subject to editing for length, clarity or accuracy. We reserve the right to reject unsuitable letters and we do not publish open letters to third parties. Send letters to: innovation@egbc.ca. REPRINTS & COPIES All material is copyright. For reprint permission or extra copies, contact: innovation@egbc.ca. SUBSCRIPTIONS All registrants with Engineers and Geoscientists BC receive Innovation in print or digital form. Registrants can update their communication preferences for Innovation in their accounts at egbc.ca/account. Send print or digital subscription requests to: innovation@egbc.ca. MANAGING EDITOR Shelley Nicholl Printed in Canada by Mitchell Press Ltd. on recycled paper. ADVERTISING SALES

As I enter my final month as Chair of Engineers and Geoscientists BC, I’ve found myself reflecting on what has been a meaningful and energizing year of service.

Throughout this time, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many registrants – volunteers, leaders, and practitioners – who care deeply about the work we do. Your passion and integrity have reaffirmed the strength of our professions and the value of self regulation done right. One of my goals this year was to build on our vision of modern regulation for a resilient world. We’ve begun important work to define what that means in practice through the lens of right-touch regulation and to continue to rebuild trust and engagement. We have continued to define and strengthen our relationship with the newly launched BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience, as we work together to support the professions. These conversations will continue – and they matter. I have also had the opportunity to engage in conversations with our regulator partners across Canada, including Engineers Canada and Geoscientists Canada. I believe we are well placed to continue leading regulatory excellence in BC and to work collaboratively to ensure we continue to enable inter-provincial mobility and jurisdictional support. I want to thank everyone I’ve worked with – our Board, dedicated staff, volunteers, and registrants – for your insight, commitment, and generosity. I remain deeply proud to be a structural engineer and am honoured to contribute to a profession that serves the public so meaningfully. As I look to the final stretch of my term, I do so with gratitude and with confidence that together we will continue to shape a strong, resilient, and trusted future.

Mark Porter, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., FEC Board Chair info@egbc.c a

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