The Workshop presented by Aplin Martin

Buses, Trains and Automobiles | The Transportation Group with Steve & Saavin in The Workshop

Whether you bike, drive, or take public transit, you can thank a transportation engineer for getting you to your destination, and today we’re sitting down with members of Aplin Martin’s newest service division, transportation! Steve Carney, Manager, Capital Works/Transportation, and Saavin Khurana, Senior Transportation Engineer, share their stories as professionals in the industry and what it takes to get people moving in the most efficient, safest, and accessible way possible. So, make a move, and don’t miss out on today’s episode.

From Mentee to Mentor | Becoming a Leader with Francesca & Meghn in The Workshop

We are sitting down with Francesca Cusati, Design Engineer, and Meghn Khurana, Project Engineer, two Aplin Martin powerhouses on our Surrey Land Development team. Both Francesca and Meghn began their professional lives with the firm, and in today’s episode they detail the journey from school to being new employees and now, as future leaders, mentoring Aplin’s next generation. What is clear from the duo is the dedication they put forth to create a meaningful experience for themselves, their colleagues, and clients.

From the Classroom to the Office | The co-op experience with Adelaide and Brian in The Workshop

We are excited to kick off the new year with a brand-new episode of The Workshop. Today, we are sitting down with two of our talented engineering co-ops from our Vancouver office, Adelaide Zhang and Brian Castillo. Adelaide, a UBC student, and Brian, a BCIT student, share how their skills continue to develop in school and work to help their evolution as civil engineers. From writing professional emails for the first time to networking amongst industry professionals, the two dive deep into the self-empowerment a co-op placement creates to lay the groundwork for life in the “real world.”

The Long Game | Ottawa Expansion with Ed & Josh in The Workshop

In today’s episode of The Workshop, we are sitting down with former Aplin Martin President and current Corporate Advisor Ed Fujii, P.Eng., and Joshua Smith, P.Eng., Engineering Lead of our Ottawa region. Under Ed's leadership, Aplin has grown significantly in headcount, location, and service offerings. With such tremendous growth, there naturally are many changes along the way, much like with Josh's story of leaving and then re-joining Aplin. Ed and Josh never lost touch during Josh's days away from the firm, and now the two sit down today to share their aspirations for the Ottawa region and how they hope to see the Aplin name grow in Ontario's burgeoning market. 

Follow Your Heart (& Mind) | The Architecture Group with Ryan and Zach | The Architecture Group with Ryan and Zach

What happens when you combine the elements of an artist, a dreamer, and a pragmatist (to taste)? Well, you have got yourself an architect! Today, we are delving into Aplin Martin’s creative realm with special guests Ryan Foote, DAT, Branch Operations Manager, and Zachary Myers, DAT, Program Manager of our Oakville office, to discuss architecture. The duo illustrates the varying requirements to keep a project on course and expands on common perceptions of the discipline. They may be creatives, but our architects know how to colour in the lines to take their clients’ visions from the drawing board to the real world.

Building a Branch | How to build an office with Chesley and Andrew in The Workshop

In today’s episode, we are chatting with Chelsey Blahut, Engineering Lead, GTA, and Andrew Farina, Project Manager. Chesley and Andrew were tasked with the very ambitious feat of setting up Aplin Martin’s very first Ontario office back in 2017. Establishing Aplin Martin’s latest brick and mortar had its fair share of triumphs and tribulations. From administrative growing pains to growing a client base in a new territory and creating a team, the two reflect on the dynamic evolution of A&M Ontario and their own professional development as civil engineers. 

Planners and biologists and bears, oh my! | The Environmental Group w/ Maggie and Tracy in The Workshop

Being chased by a bear isn't a typical workday for most of us, but for Tracy Anderson, it is one of many crazy tales she has to share from her 20-year career as an environmental professional. In today's episode of The Workshop, we have special guests Maggie Koka, MCIP, RPP, and Tracy Anderson, B.Sc., R.P. Bio., discussing the need for environmental services to be introduced to Aplin Martin’s repertoire of services and how they hope to see it evolve. Tune in to hear more about the exciting world of environmental services, available to stream wherever you get your podcasts. 

“Want to get ahead? Join YPG” | The Young Professional’s Group with Catherine & David in The Workshop

In today’s episode, we are diving into all things Young Professionals Group (YPG) with special guests David Lu, P.Eng., PMP, ENV SP, and Catherine Zhang, P.Eng., Chair and Vice Chair of YPG. The dynamic duo chat about the formation and evolution of the YPG group at Aplin Martin and delve into the value of creating a space for young professionals to learn, network, and play amongst their colleagues and peers in the industry. Since the recording of this episode, David Lu is now pursuing another opportunity within the industry. He agreed that there was no reason to hold back from releasing this episode, and we are very grateful to David for his time with the firm and his major efforts in bringing the YPG to life here at Aplin. We are also excited to see how the talented leaders in YPG, such as Catherine Zhang, Sajjad Rostami, and many others, continue to grow and advance the initiative. We know you will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at the YPG in Aplin.

“A Two-way Street” | The Mentor-Mentee Relationship with Jordan and John in The Workshop

Today we are sitting down with Jordan Lui and John Tanahara, two of our public sector Project Engineers based in our Surrey Central office location. The duo delves into the various elements that mold great mentor-mentee relationships and the intricacies required to prevent a culture of co-dependence. Jordan and John’s stories demonstrate the valuable connection that exists between a mentor and mentee and how it functions to deepen the relationship you have with yourself and develop the knowledge and confidence to succeed in your profession.

“Work smarter, not harder” | Work-life balance With Robert & Roy in The Workshop

In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Roy Skeet (Senior Project Manager) and Robert Lew (Manager, Vancouver Engineering) to discuss the ways in which they foster work-life balance. The two share their insights on how priorities have evolved as their lives have progressed both personally and professionally and how setting boundaries can be your key to success.