September 5, 2025
Engineering

Engineering is Global

The more perspectives you bring together, the stronger the solutions become.

When I started Design Works, I knew I didn�t want us tied to just one market. Engineering isn�t local � it�s global. The more perspectives you bring together, the stronger the solutions become.

Early on, we saw that no two projects are the same. What works in Edmonton doesn�t always work in Toronto, and what works in Toronto doesn�t always work in Vancouver. Instead of seeing that as a challenge, we saw it as an opportunity.

That�s why we�ve expanded across Canada, the U.S., and the Philippines. Each office adds new experience, new ideas, and new perspectives � and we bring those lessons forward to benefit every client, no matter where their project is located.

Being geographically diverse was never about growth for growth�s sake. It was about building a company that could adapt, innovate, and deliver smarter solutions.

That vision has guided us for the past 10 years � and it�s what excites me about the next 10.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Regards,
Haydar Al Dahhan, P.Eng., P.E., IntPE, APEC, MIET
President & CEO, Design Works Engineering