Company News
The following list includes some recent SCS Consulting Group news items with respect to this dynamic land development consulting engineering firm.
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Our Construction Administration staff make our projects come to life. They maintain high standards on all projects. The team holds monthly in-field-training seminars to review inspection methods, new technologies and safety issues.
The course provided erosion and sediment control training for practicing Environmental Monitors (ESC site inspectors) based on guidance provided in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area Conservation Authorities Erosion and Sediment Control Guideline for Urban Construction. All of our SCS field staff participated in the environmental training.
The certificate of completion received at the end of this course is anticipated to serve as a prerequisite for future certification required for Environmental Monitors undertaking Erosion and Sediment Control inspections in the jurisdiction of southern Ontario Conservation Authorities.
SCS Adult Christmas Party 2010
SCS held their annual Christmas party at the Tuscany Event Centre. This year staff experienced an award-winning, three course, culinary meal, live music, and our largest, rookie initiation to date – “How Well Do You Know SCS”.
SCS Kids Christmas Party 2010
SCS invited all of their staff and their children, to enjoy a fun and interactive morning, learning about reptiles at Reptila. Both kids and parents enjoyed this event. They even got their photo taken with a snake!
Darts
On a cloudy, rainy day in October, SCS staff enjoyed a fun, but competitive dart throwing night at Col. Mustard’s. Teams were created, a schedule made, and staff faced off throwing darts against their opponents. Some teams decided to score points, others to remove countable numbers. Third place went to Malcolm and Jamie, second place went to Steve and John, and the championship went to Tom Sideris and Sevin Frank.
Sports – Baseball and Soccer
With many home runs, double plays, record number of girls per team, and amazing team effort and spirit, the SCS baseball team managed to finish in last place in the regular season. Then, with all the heart and big hitters, SCS was able to shake things off and pull out all the stops in the playoffs. Unfortunately, the SCS Baseball team lost in the bottom of the last inning of the championship game to end the season in 2nd place. After six years playing in all men’s league, the SCS soccer team decided to go co ed. This move seems very good for the team as the support from the girls of SCS have helped win the only three games since the team was created. Every game night is fun, fast paced, and exciting.
Summer Spectacular
In July, SCS enjoyed a hot and sunny summer day playing a great Italian game of Bocce. Staff dressed in their sharp, blue golf shirts and spent the afternoon socializing, having a few drinks and playing a friendly game of bocce. After several hours, a winner was determined. The winning team consisted of Paul Sarta, Danielle Sheahan, Dan Powell, and Casey Todd.
Jimmyfest 2010
In April, SCS enjoyed a wonderful training day at Blue Mountain Resort. Staff discussed new techniques, designed new approaches to tasks, and enjoyed presentations by Mac Cosburn on how to better serve our clients, Malcolm on design process, Blair on contract administration methods, the SWM team on the in’s and out’s of storm water management, and Steve on project management and individual team meetings. This was all followed with a relaxing fun-filled party enjoyed by all. SCS got loose and took in a little fitness by playing a very competitive ball hockey game for the Jimmy Cup. After a few sticks in the face, great saves by the teams goalies (Yuri and Paul) a winner was decided. The winning team consisted of: Jannette Risi, Melissa Freeland, Paul Sarta, John Priamo, Sevin Frank, Basil Luciano, Erich Knecthel, Victor Szeghalmi, Dan Powell, and Julia Risi.
Memberships
SCS is existed to be members of the following industry organization: BILD, OPWA, NASTT, Markham Board of Trade, etc. We are also proud to be a founding member of the new HDD organization.
SCS has projects in the following municipalities: Ajax, Aurora, Ballantrae, Bond Head, Brampton, Brantford, Craighurst, East Gwillimbury, Hillsdale, Innisfil, Keswick, King City, Kleinburg, Markham, Midhurst, Mono, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Oakville, Paris, Peterborough, Pickering, Port Hope, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Sutton, Vaughan, Whitby and Woodstock.
SCS is providing engineering services in support of the draft plan process for projects in Brampton, Brantford, Bond Head, Innisfil, Kleinburg, Midhurst, Markham, Peterborough and Stouffville.
SCS is preparing the design of a subdivision in the Box Grove Community in Markham that includes the design of a Regional Road By-Pass. SCS is also preparing designs for exciting projects such as Big Bay Point and Markham Centre.
SCS is currently completing the design of subdivisions in Hillsdale, City of Brampton, City of Oakville, Town of Markham, City of Vaughan, City of Woodtock and a mixed use subdivision in Northwest Stouffville. We are also preparing designs for several large commercial site plans and condo tower developments.
The Town of Markham has hired SCS for several projects including: assisting in the update of their engineering standards, executing analysis of trunk sanitary flow monitoring results, developing the new construction guidelines and executing peer reviews of engineering subdivisions. The Town of Innisfil has also hired SCS to assist with their design standards update.
SCS is providing construction administration services and QUE services for MTO trenchless installations for sites throughout the GTA and Southern Ontario.
SCS is providing Group Engineer services for many Landowner Groups.
