Expanding the Possible

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Welcome to ‘Expanding the Possible’ where we explore how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems to the Internet of Things, from digital services connecting the modern workplace to combating the impact of climate change … this podcast from HH Angus delves into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure. www.hhangus.com

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August 14, 202625 min

ARMS Remote Management Systems - Smart Building Solutions

ARMS is a platform that HH Angus created to deliver very specific use case-driven smart buildings solutions for clients. It helps clients solve challenges and make better decisions using the data that they already have in their buildings. In today’s episode, we find out what ARMS is, how it works, and where it delivers the most value across different sectors. Akira Jones is Director of the Digital Services Division at HH Angus and one of the founders of the ARMS service offering. Augusto Valdivia is an AWS DevOps Specialist and a key member of the ARMS technical development team. Mike Murphy leads business development for ARMS. ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

January 7, 202621 min

Rotational Program for New Graduates

HH Angus’ unique Rotational Program for new graduate training is the focus of the latest episode of Expanding the Possible . This 18-month program gives new graduates in the Toronto office the opportunity to work across multiple teams and divisions, helping them develop a broad skill set and strong business acumen. At the conclusion of the program, participants are carefully matched to permanent roles that align with their strengths, interests, and passions. Featured in this episode are Courtney Fleming, Human Resources Facilitator; Tula Mitsakis, Operations Partner and Mentor; and Madeleine Roll, a recent graduate of the Rotational Program, who share insights into the program’s structure, benefits, and impact. ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

October 8, 202524 min

Réinventer la pisciculture dans les villes canadiennes

Nos invités, Nicolas Paquin (propriétaire d'Opercule) et Cédric Phélippe (chef de projet chez HH Angus), nous expliquent comment une vision audacieuse et une ingénierie innovante se sont associées pour : ✅ Réinventer les systèmes alimentaires urbains. ✅ Atteindre des objectifs ambitieux en matière de durabilité. ✅ Lancer un nouveau modèle pour des villes durables. ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

October 8, 202520 min

Reimagining Fish Farming in Canada’s Cities

Our guests, Nicolas Paquin (owner of Opercule) and Cédric Phélippe (HH Angus project lead), share how bold vision and innovative engineering came together to: ✅ Reimagine urban food systems ✅ Achieve ambitious sustainability goals ✅ Pioneer a new model for sustainable cities ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

June 11, 202536 min

Improve Project Outcomes with ISO 19650

ISO 19650 is a framework that helps project teams—especially clients—define what they want to achieve with digital processes. At HH Angus, we have extensive experience delivering digital outputs and using BIM on projects, and we've seen that the most successful outcomes come when clients clearly define their requirements. We see ISO 19650 as a roadmap to help clients get what they need from their projects, and we’d love to have more conversations about how to make that happen. Discussion points Adoption, Awareness, and Implementation in Canada BIM and Technology in Canada Future of ISO 19650 in Canada Benefits and impact to project teams, clients How can HH Angus help ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

July 22, 202424 min

Embedding Smart Buildings Technology Earl in the Design Process

In this episode of ‘Expanding the Possible’, our guests are Akira Jones, Director of HH Angus’ Digital Services Division, and Kelly Henderson, Associate Director of the Angus Connect Division. Akira and Kelly join us to discuss the importance of establishing a smart buildings technology strategy at the initial stage of the design process, in order to avoid the risk of added cost and missed outcomes. ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

May 8, 202425 min

Sustainable Engineering

According to the Canada Green Building Council, the building sector is Canada's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases. The impact of climate change on our communities and the planet is very real, and sustainable engineering is one of the ways engineers can make a difference - by designing buildings and energy systems that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. On this episode of Expanding the Possible, Nick Stark, Philip Schuyler and Mike Hassaballa of HH Angus discuss decarbonization of the built environment. #hhangus #decarbonization #GHG #GaCBC #sustainableengineering #builtenvironment #engineering ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

January 10, 202422 min

Energy Master Planning

‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

August 30, 202317 min

Machine Learning in Building Design and Operations

Machine learning has progressed from science fiction to fact. The AEC industry is increasingly exploring and using it to improve productivity and deliver better design and construction outcomes. On this episode of Expanding the Possible, guest Gary Chang, a data scientist at HH Angus, talks about the latest advances and opportunities in the application of machine learning to optimizing building design and building operations automation. ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.

August 1, 202314 min

AWS Summit Toronto 2023

Take an audio tour of our AWS Summit Toronto DevChat with HH Angus’ Augusto Valdivia. Augusto recaps his DevChat about building scalable data lakes and discusses how we’re integrating new technologies such as 3D dashboards and IoT into project solutions. ‘Expanding the Possible’! is a podcast series from HH Angus and Associates. It explores how engineering is advancing the built environment. From innovations in building systems, to the Internet of Things… from digital services connecting the modern workplace, to combating the impact of climate change … we delve into exciting developments in today’s – and tomorrow’s - building infrastructure.