Staff

Dr. TOM MORRISON: P.Eng.: Principal Engineer

Dr. TOM MORRISON: P.Eng.: Principal Engineer

Ph.D. (Rehabilitation and Seismic Retrofit of Existing Structures) and B.Eng. (Civil)
McGill University
M.Eng. (Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions)
Czech Technical University in Prague & University of Minho)

CAHP, APT-RP, ISCARSAH

Tom has worked exclusively on existing structures for more than 10 years.  He is recognized by multiple international conservation organizations for his application of engineering to building conservation projects.  Much of his work is dedicated to international, national, provincial and local historic sites.  Tom regularly presents and lectures on conservation-based engineering.

Elizabeth Paikoff: Engineering in Training

Elizabeth Paikoff: Engineering in Training

B.Eng (Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering)
Carleton University

Elizabeth's education lies in structural analysis/design and building science with a focus on historic buildings/structures. As an emerging professional in the heritage conservation field, she is excited to expand her knowledge of historic construction and experience in conservation-based engineering.  She continues to refine her project management experience gained in at Public Services and Procurement Canada and excels in coordinating engineering projects. 

LAMA ALKRAD: Engineering Trainee

LAMA ALKRAD: Engineering Trainee

B.Sc. (Civil Engineering)
University of Damascus, Syria

Engineering Trainee

Lama worked abroad as a structural engineer for five years and is now working towards becoming registered as an MIT (Member In Training) with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB).  Lama currently enjoys drafting and evaluating historic buildings located in New Brunswick and New York City.  She is excited to be focused on structural design in a North American context.

SOPHIA PETROVICH: Researcher and Graphics Lead

SOPHIA PETROVICH: Researcher and Graphics Lead

M.A. (Archaeology)
University of Texas at Austin
B.A. (Arts)
University of Toronto / University of Glasgow

Sophia brings creative expertise to Heritage Standing, working across disciplines from drafting and illustration to photogrammetry, database creation, and textual documentation. With a background in archaeology, she understands the historical aspects of our clients’ old buildings. With extensive graphics experience, she can illustrate the buildings in a way that best expresses their important characteristics.

SONYA BURRILL: Project Analyst and Operations

SONYA BURRILL: Project Analyst and Operations

M.Sc. (Theoretical Chemistry), B.Sc.
University of New Brunswick

Sonya is a project analyst and operations manager at Heritage Standing Inc. A scientist and community organizer, Sonya bridges the gap between the technical and the social. She holds a master’s degree in scientific computational modeling which she enjoys applying to the structural health monitoring of historic buildings. She empowers community groups to take action, organizing workshops and facilitating stakeholder meetings to help owners align the values and needs of their community with potential uses of their historic buildings.