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
Read MoreQuartek 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
Read MoreIt 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
Read MoreJudges Tower at the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course
Last year, we had the privilege of developing renovation concepts for the Judges Tower at the Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course in St. Catharines. We also extend our best wishes to all the athletes who competed in the World Rowing Championships last weekend; we hope you had an amazing experience!
Read MoreQuartek Group’s Award-Winning Contribution to Jarvis Street Reconstruction
Quartek played a crucial role in the reconstruction of Jarvis Street in Fort Erie. This project, a collaboration with the Town of Fort Erie, was recognized with the 2023 Public Works Project of the Year award for its significant impact on the community. The Vision Behind the Jarvis Street Revitalization The aim of the Jarvis … Continued
Read MoreFirst 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
Read MoreSummer Office Hours Notice
Summer Hours are effective from Friday, June 30, 2023, to Friday, September 1, 2023.
Read MoreThanks 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
Read MoreMEMBER 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
Read MoreWorld 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
Read MoreTake 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
Read MoreAustin Ann Kirkby (1943-2022)
The Quartek family passes along their thoughts and prayers on the death of Austin Kirkby, mother of Sue Janzen, long-time valued member of the team at Quartek. Austin was involved in many community endeavours, was a NOTL Town Councillor for many years, and was a strong, vocal and respected advocate for the local agricultural community. … Continued
Read MoreGrant Sauder (1933-2022)
Grant Sauder retired from his architectural practise well over a decade ago before his passing. During the forty-plus years when providing personalized consulting services in Niagara, the last part of this period was from his office in the City of Thorold, where Grant owned and sensitively repurposed a heritage firehall building. Grant authored numerous commercial, … Continued
Read MoreNew Addition to our Team
The Quartek Group is pleased to announce the most recent addition to their robust team. Dr.Ian Ellingham will be working both as a land economist and architect. Dr.Ellingham’s academic background started with a Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University, and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. Later he attended the University of Cambridge, … Continued
Read MoreMichael Zuberec (1930-2022)
Michael Zuberec has left his office for the last time. The linked obituary has done well to speak to Michael’s history and to the creative legacy that this local architect contributed to St. Catharines, the Niagara Region and building projects beyond. The firm he founded (MacDonald Zuberec Architects) along with the complementary talents … Continued
Read MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today, we wear orange to honour survivors of Residential Schools and their families. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity to create meaningful dialogue about the impact of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A day for survivors to be told they matter, and so do those affected. Every Child … Continued
Read MoreWoodland Cultural Centre Restoration
“The Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School operated in Brantford, Ontario from 1828 to 1970. It served as a boarding school for First Nations children from Six Nations, as well as other communities throughout Ontario and Quebec. It served as a key tool in the effort to assimilate First Nations children into European Christian society, and … Continued
Read MoreRankin Cancer Run 2022
We thank everyone who participated and helped raise funds to support our community’s cancer care programs. By the generous donations of Quartek’s employees, friends and family, we met and exceeded our goal of $1,000 and donated $1,433.33 to the Rankin Cancer Run. We had a blast!
Read MoreRETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
With best wishes from the ownership, directors and all staff at Quartek, we announce that Hank Klassen, Manager of the Civil Engineering Team, is retired from full-time practice. The last 32 years of Hank’s civil engineering career have been here at Quartek (including its past incarnations as F. J. Reinders & Associated Niagara and MPS … Continued
Read MoreRETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with best wishes (and some reluctance😉) from the ownership, directors and all staff at Quartek, that we announce that Norman Ocampo, Director of Architecture, is retired from full-time practice. His distinguished career has included almost 21 years here at Quartek as designer, project architect, project manager, shareholder, mentor and leader. Norm has consistently … Continued
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