Arrow Engineering Saskatoon

Inspired by people.

Driven by results.

Greg Burghardt, PEng President & CEO, Arrow Engineering

At Arrow Engineering, we put people first.

At Arrow Engineering, contributing to a successful project is our number one goal. I firmly believe that we need to take good care of our team in order for them to provide great outcomes and look after our clients. To us, that means creating a productive, supportive, and friendly working environment where our team can do their best work.

I’m very proud of the team at Arrow, and the culture they’ve helped to maintain for over a decade. Our people are known for being “easy to work with” by our clients, and they strive to deliver high-quality, buildable designs through a wide range of projects.

We believe that Arrow is a refreshing choice for the construction industry. Our orientation towards collaboration and relationships make us a partner who will actually pick up the phone and take your requests and desires to heart as we work through design.

While considering the end user in every project we’re a part of, we strive to deliver high-quality designs which provide the best total value; we work hard to provide well-defined drawings so contractors can lower their prices and move through construction with relative ease.

Through everything, we strive to stay flexible and responsive to our clients’ needs as a means of delivering value-driven results. At Arrow, contributing to a successful project is our number one priority.

Odhner Ong Vice President, Arrow Saskatoon

We make it easy for you to realize your vision.

Our Arrow Saskatoon team is a tight-knit group of seasoned professionals that makes collaboration look like it’s second nature. Our small staff is an agile, powerhouse full of industry expertise and experience across a breadth of project types. This diverse knowledge-base and ability to easily coordinate and share knowledge positions us well to deliver highquality engineering solutions.

Above all, our team has prioritized developing genuine relationships with our clients. This means being accessible, easy to work with, and invested in the outcome of our work. By building strong relationships, we are more able to collaborate and craft functional, creative design solutions that achieve our clients’

vision. It also enables us to be flexible when faced with different working preferences and changing circumstances throughout projects.

Our efficient team structure has developed over years of working together. We are proud to maintain the same project teams with returning clients as we believe with each project, we learn more and become better accustomed to their people and unique needs.

From start to finish, we strive to put people first, whether that is in our team or a client’s team. We are here to take care of you and the things that are important to you.

Odhner Ong Vice President, Arrow Sasktoon

Arrow’s mechanical engineers are poised to take on any building challenge as they help improve the long-term value and efficiency of each project.

Mechanical Engineering T H E T EC H N I C A L I T I E S

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Arrow’s mechanical engineers are poised and responsive as they take on building challenges and deliver results that improve the long-term value and efficiency of each project.

“Strength in diversity.”

Our mechanical team works closely with our clients to understand their needs and expectations, then collaborates to create people-focused solutions. By focusing first on strong working relationships but also staying flexible, we position ourselves to be a reliable team player.

Our team also places high priority on providing quality designs that decrease life-cycle costs with the goal of saving building owners time and money.

YO U R S P EC I A L I S T S Our mechanical engineering team is led by Mike Finney. It is a tight-knit, agile group that prides itself on the responsive nature it has to clients and the ability to turn projects around quickly when timelines are tight.

With a small, cohesive team, we see each project that presents a new challenge as an opportunity to delve deeply and learn new things. Because this group sees such a diverse range of projects, its exposure to all types of challenges and industries is significant, helping the staff learn from and refine their skills.

Creative problem solving through unique challenges is where this team shines.

W H AT W E ’ R E P R O U D O F “The ability to know our clients on a one-to-one basis,” Mike says. “We know them personally and we know the issues they’re facing. You’re never just another client walking into a boardroom at Arrow.”

“You’re going to get more personalized attention with Arrow because you’ll be dealing with the people who are actually working on your project, every day. They’ll know the ins and outs right away.”

– Mike Finney, Principal and Senior Project Manager, Mechanical

Electrical Engineering T H E T EC H N I C A L I T I E S

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Our electrical engineers are positioned to deliver quality on a range of electrical services dealing with all aspects of the built environment. The team is eager to stay on top of design trends and new technology, which keeps the members adaptable and able to think outside the box to deliver innovative designs and solutions.

“Help make their vision a reality.”

This team’s experience also lends to its high capacity and ability to deliver projects on time. Throughout the design, construction, and operation phases, the electrical team places the utmost importance on accessibility and creating down-to-earth relationships with clients as a way to ensure easy, nimble problem solving.

YO U R S P EC I A L I S T S Led by Justin Fairhead, the electrical engineering team prides itself on being easy to reach and ready with answers to any questions on its ongoing projects. The team’s close working dynamic means each member has an in-depth working knowledge of the entire scope of a project.

The electrical division is focused and dedicated to listening closely to what our clients want and need.

Through in-depth discussions, we work to clearly identify our clients’ vision then translate that goal into designs that will create a final product that meets their expectations. This often requires creative and innovative ideas to realize the project’s potential.

By being easily accessible and flexible to changes, the electrical department can solve problems as they arise.

W H AT W E ’ R E P R O U D O F “The great thing about Arrow is that most people recognize individual names before the corporate name,” Justin says. “It speaks loudly to the type of relationships we build here.”

“Everything we do is about identifying our clients’ vision and figuring out how we can translate that into an actual working product. I believe there is a close tie to the overall quality of the work we do and the relationships we build. By being reachable and easy to deal with, we all do better work.”

– Justin Fairhead, Senior Project Manager, Electrical

The electrical team’s close dynamic and high level of experience creates the ideal situation for knowledge sharing, innovation, and growth.

Civil Engineering T H E T EC H N I C A L I T I E S

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Our civil engineering department strives to be as accessible to clients as possible. Accessibility gives our experts the ability to provide clients with designs that far surpass industry standards. The team also stays nimble when problems arise, while offering strong solutions.

“One half-hour spent in person is worth four hours emailing.”

Civil engineering also requires a great deal of interaction with local governing authorities. By maintaining strong relationships with these bodies, our team is able to provide fast turnaround times.

YO U R S P EC I A L I S T S The civil engineering team is a vibrant group of technical experts led by Mike Shankaruk. A flexible and social group, team members are eager to get in front of our clients, listen to their needs, and incorporate innovative techniques to deliver creative and cost-effective solutions solutions.

Relationships are everything to our civil team who are committed to being involved in projects as early as possible. This allows the group to develop a clear understanding of expectations and create open lines of communication with clients and contractors.

W H AT W E ’ R E P R O U D O F “We pride ourselves on being an accessible team for our clients,” Mike remarks. “We want to be in front of the client whenever possible, and place a great emphasis on having meaningful personal interactions.”

“We’re able to understand what the cost-effective requirements are to get a site approved, while maintaining a very feasible, economic design—and still ensuring that the design we provide is going to stand the test of time.”

– Mike Shankaruk, Vice President, Senior Project Manager, Civil

Arrow’s civil team is always working to provide clients with designs that far surpass industry standards.

Arrow’s sustainability engineers have years of experience, which provide them the specialized skillset and practical work experience to deliver our clients the most sound and up-to-date solutions solutions.

Sustainable Design T H E T EC H N I C A L I T I E S

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Our entire team at Arrow consistently works to design projects as sustainably as our clients wish, but when we get the chance to make sustainable design one of our highest priorities, our team puts its expertise to work to deliver innovative solutions.

“Considering the sustainable impact of a building is no longer a luxury, but an expectation.”

With an ever-growing appetite for energy efficiency, and recently introduced government regulations, our LEED and Green Globes certified engineers are able to confidently walk clients through the process of smart design.

In addition to LEED and Green Globes systems, our team has worked with energy modeling for years. This technology helps determine energy consumption and waste, and in turn, promotes techniques for improved efficiency.

The sustainability team members at Arrow have years of experience under their belts, which provides them with the specialized skillset and practical work experience to deliver our clients the most up-todate solutions.

W H AT W E ’ R E P R O U D O F “No matter what project we are working on, our team is always trying to maximize sustainability, while balancing the client’s need to stay within budget.”

– Glen Tichkowsky

YO U R S P EC I A L I S T S Sustainability at Arrow is overseen by Glen Tichkowsky and is made up of a tight-knit group that has focused on sustainability for over a decade.

Accredited in LEED and Green Globes, the team stays up to date on industry trends and innovations through extensive on-the-job and industry training opportunities.

“Our expertise and confidence in energy modeling is a big add for our clients. It’s a fairly specialized skillset and one you need proper training and experience to do well.”

– Glen Tichkowsky, Project Engineer. Mechanical

Building Information Modeling T H E T EC H N I C A L I T I E S

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) emerged in the mid-2000s as a more robust alternative to traditional construction models. As an early adopter, Arrow began incorporating BIM processes into its service offering as early as 2008.

“We focus on the collaborative aspect of BIM. We make sure we’re coordinating and communicating with everyone that’s working on a project.”

The addition of BIM to Arrow’s already multidisciplinary approach has strengthened our ability to deliver quality products. The process requires a great deal of collaboration with all parties involved in a project, which ultimately results in greater shared knowledge and a more valuable product.

YO U R S P EC I A L I S T S Helen Leblanc guides the BIM team with a decade of experience in the field. Arrow has several dedicated BIM professionals within each discipline that confidently lead clients through the process. As an ever-evolving practice, the BIM team invests time in rigorous training and important knowledge sharing throughout projects.

Whether internally or externally, our BIM team is dedicated to collaboratively sharing knowledge and expanding adoption of this process. Because this is still a relatively new technology, the BIM team is committed to constantly exploring areas for education and improvement.

W H AT W E ’ R E P R O U D O F “Being able to provide a more comprehensive design means we can work with confidence and be an even better advisor for our clients.” – Helen Leblanc

“With BIM, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural all under one roof, we are able to collaborate and add significant value to our clients’ projects.”

– Helen Leblanc, BIM/CAD Manager

The addition of BIM to Arrow’s already multidisciplinary approach has strengthened our ability to deliver a quality product.

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