It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of long-time Quartek Group Principal Architect, Rob MacKenzie.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of long-time Quartek Group Principal Architect, Rob MacKenzie.

With a career spanning over 4 decades, Rob was an ever vibrant and enthusiastic voice in the Niagara architecture and design community, with contributions well beyond those within his professional role as an Architect. Drawing on his extensive experience in heritage buildings, Rob lent his expertise for many years as a member of the Municipal … Continued

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The Quartek Quadranscentennial

25 Years Later, We’re Just Getting Started At the corner of Queen and St. Paul Streets in downtown St. Catharines, in the banking hall of a former branch of the Royal Bank of Canada, a dedicated team of design professionals are hard at work preparing drawings for a project near you. Since 2012, this has … Continued

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Holiday Office Closure Notice: Celebrate the Season!

As the holiday season approaches, we wish to inform you of our office schedule. To allow our team the opportunity to celebrate with loved ones, our office will close on Tuesday, December 24th, at noon and will remain closed through Wednesday, January 1st. We will resume regular business hours on Thursday, January 2nd, at 8:00 … Continued

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Every year, September 30 is observed as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This significant day pays tribute to the children who never returned from residential schools, as well as the Survivors, their families, and communities. Recognizing the sorrowful history and the ongoing repercussions of these schools through public commemoration is essential for the … Continued

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Quartek Group Welcomes New Employee James Stokes

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of a new employee to the Quartek Group team: James Stokes! With his extensive background as a mechanical engineer, particularly within the food and beverage industries of southern Ontario, James is poised to bring invaluable expertise and fresh perspectives to our team. His role will encompass a variety of … Continued

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First Nations Peace Monument

Quartek has been integral to the First Nations Peace Monument project at DeCew House Heritage Park in Thorold since 2017. The monument, conceptualized by the celebrated Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal, is a symbolic tribute to the Indigenous people’s contribution to the preservation of British North America, now known as Canada, dating back to the War … Continued

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Heritage Building Restoration

The most rewarding part about working on heritage buildings is having the opportunity learning the history of each place. First constructed between 1863 and 1865 by and for the Six Nations Confederacy Council, the Old Council House in Ohsweken, Ontario has been witness to a politically fraught and tumultuous 160 years. The building served as … Continued

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Thanks Team Quartek!

Thanks, Team Quartek, for participating in this year’s Rankin Cancer Run! There is still time to donate to help raise much-needed funding in support of cancer care programs in our community.  follow link: https://lnkd.in/gC5pKj64

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MEMBER OF QUARTEK GROUP WINS PROVINCIAL ARCHITECTURAL AWARD

The Ontario Association of Architects has announced the conferring of the prestigious G. Randy Roberts Service Award on Dr.Ian Ellingham, a member of the Quartek team.  “The G. Randy Roberts Award is given to individuals who exemplify care, compassion, integrity, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour in their service to the membership”. Dr. Ellingham has … Continued

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THE INHERITED GATE: A CASE STUDY IN MICRO-CONSERVATION.

Making decisions about heritage buildings is rarely easy – especially when the building is your own. It involves balancing seemingly endless competing factors.  A few years ago, a curious adventure in micro-heritage unfolded on me.  Dealing with it illuminates, at a very fundamental level, the quandaries that face decision-makers dealing with bigger projects.  Through the … Continued

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What About Colour?

What about colour in architecture?  Look around, and the long history of muted colours in Canadian architecture becomes apparent.  This means that, collectively and individually, we have accepted such buildings as the norm, while, over the decades, we have experimented with interior colours.  There is sound logic why this has unfolded in this way, but … Continued

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World Autism Awareness Day

The purpose of this day is to spread awareness, understanding, and acceptance of those with autism and to extend support to them. It is important to spread awareness of autism and embrace all people with autism and their beautiful qualities. Our goal should be to increase inclusivity, kindness, and acceptance. @bethesda.niagara

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SUSTAINABILITY – Part 2:  SOME BASICS ABOUT BUILDINGS

This is Part Two of a series of articles on Sustainability that will consider how a prudent decision-maker working in the built environment might improve his/her insights and capabilities.  They will appear periodically on Quartek’s website and will contain both reflections, and guides to the use of basic analytical tools.  Decision-making is a key factor … Continued

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THE FACILITATION OF PROJECTS

This is one of a series of articles exploring and explaining issues in designing, creating and managing projects.  The Quartek Group keeps informed on such matters to assist clients in their initiatives to create successful buildings and infrastructure. What do architects and engineers actually do?  In the past, it was largely a matter of designing … Continued

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EMBODIED CARBON CONSIDERED

This is one of a series of articles exploring and explaining issues in creating and managing successful and sustainable buildings.  The Quartek Group keeps informed on such matters to assist clients in their various initiatives.  Embodied carbon is a concept that has emerged over the past couple of decades.  “Embodied carbon is, to some extent, … Continued

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SUSTAINABILITY – Part 1:  THE QUEST

This is Part One of a series of articles on Sustainability that will consider how a prudent decision-maker working in the built environment might improve his/her insights and capabilities.  They will appear periodically on Quartek’s website and will contain both reflections and guides to the use of basic analytical tools.  While perhaps the dominant theme … Continued

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Take Our Kids To Work at Quartek

November 2nd was Take Our Kids to Work Day, a day when students across Ontario spend a day in the life of a working professional. Here at Quartek, our Senior Civil Engineer, Eric Flora, brought his daughter Mackenzie to work with him for the day. Mackenzie participated in a weekly site progress meeting for the … Continued

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  • Quartek handled my severance application in Niagara-on-the-Lake very proficiently and dealt with the continuous Town demands in a very professional manner, until all issues were satisfactorily resolved.

     

    Mac MacSween (retired P.Eng)

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  • Working with the team at Quartek Group has always been a pleasure. Their excellent organization and attention to detail have contributed to our project successes on staying on budget and schedule. We look forward to working with Quartek Group again.

    Carrie Groff

    Project Administrator, Bromac Construction Inc.

  • Meridian Credit Union has a long-standing partnership with Quartek in varying capacities including building design, architectural drawings, and project management.  They have brought our visions to life through their high-level of expertise and attention to detail.  Their friendly and accommodating staff are always professional and provide expert advice.

    Melanie Clement

    Director, Real Estate & Facilities Management, Meridian Credit Union

  • The team at Quartek is knowledgeable, creative and easy to work with. With any issues we encounter, I know I can always collaborate with them to find a solution and execute it in a timely and professional manner. I recommend the Quartek team.

    Cindy Tsang, PMP

    Project Manager

  • After a meeting with a Quartek representative to discuss the project and Quartek’s reputation and experience with our type of project we were glad to bring Quartek on board to manage the project. We are very pleased with what Quartek has accomplished so far and look forward to working with them in the development of the cottage subdivision.

    Jim Nichols Trucking Ltd.

    Jim Nichols Trucking Ltd.

  • Quartek handled my severance application in Niagara-on-the-Lake very proficiently and dealt with the continuous Town demands in a very professional manner, until all issues were satisfactorily resolved.

     

    Mac MacSween (retired P.Eng)

    Satisfied

  • Working with the team at Quartek Group has always been a pleasure. Their excellent organization and attention to detail have contributed to our project successes on staying on budget and schedule. We look forward to working with Quartek Group again.

    Carrie Groff

    Project Administrator, Bromac Construction Inc.

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