Morrison Hershfield is pleased to announce that as of October 1, 2010, Structural Design Inc. (SDI) joined their team.  SDI is a consulting firm providing comprehensive structural engineering services from their base in St. John’s, NL.

Anthony Karakatsanis, P.Eng., President and Chief Executive Officer of Morrison Hershfield Group Inc., comments, “Having worked together on projects for the past year our two firms are a proven fit.  Our combined service offerings provide clients with an even greater depth of technical expertise.  With the St. John’s office we have a presence from coast to coast.”  

SDI founder Lloyd Short, P.Eng., adds, “In addition to bringing clients the full depth of engineering expertise offered by Morrison Hershfield, the union of our firms creates new and exciting opportunities for staff.  We look forward to being part of the MH team.” 

About Morrison Hershfield

Founded in 1946, Morrison Hershfield is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering and professional services company with 15 offices across North America.  The firm differentiates itself through a unique blend of people, culture and capabilities.  Its professionals and practitioners are committed to “making a difference” technically, environmentally and socially, providing exceptional value to their clients.

About Structural Design Inc.

Established in St. John’s, NL in 2000, SDI are experts in most areas of structural engineering.  Services include building design, offshore structures, industrial structures, civil design, crane systems, finite element analysis, steel detailing, blast resistant buildings, construction services and project management.  The firm’s quality management system is registered to ISO 9001. 

For further information contact Mike Brady, Regional Office Manager at 709 757 4947, or visit www.sdi.ca.