COMPANY PROFILE
ABOUT US
Bogdonov Pao Associates Ltd. is a Vancouver based Consulting Structural Engineering firm established in 1985.
It is the cornerstone of the BPA Group of Companies and is licensed to practice in 21 North American States & Provinces.
SERVICES Structural Engineering: . Commercial . Recreational . Industrial . Institutional . Residential . Temporary Structures . Project Management . Aviation . Bim - Revit
Construction Engineering Services: . Scaffold Design . Formwork & Shoring . Falsework Design . Custom Product Engineering . Renovation and Engineered Demolition Plans
OUR EXPERIENCE
. Experienced with reinforced concrete, structural steel, precast concrete, and masonry buildings, wood frame structures, post-tensioned concrete high-rise buildings.
. Special construction consultant for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics for all temporary structures erected at every venue.
Each project is successfully completed with a clear understanding of the client’s project goals, objectives, budget requirements, and constraints.
HIGHRISE BUILDINGS
Hotel BLU & Residence City Crest Vancouver, BC Vancouver, BC
Hampton Inn & Suites Vancouver, BC
Best Western Vancouver, BC
Lord Stanley Vancouver, BC Michelangelo Vancouver, BC
PARKING STRUCTURES
St. Joseph Hospital California
Providence St. Joseph California St. Jude Medical Plaza California
Children’s Hospital Orange County, California
COMMERCIAL + OFFICE BUILDINGS
Vancouver Police Department Vancouver, BC
Willingdon Park Burnaby, BC
Yellow Pages Canada Burnaby, BC
COMMERCIAL + OFFICE BUILDINGS
Government of Canada Peace Arch, BC
Grand Park Plaza California Parker Place Richmond, BC
PMC - Sierra Burnaby, BC
MEDICAL + CARE FACILITIES
Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria, BC
Lakeview Care Centre Vancouver, BC CareLife Maple Ridge, BC
Selkirk Place Victoria, BC Laurel Place Surrey, BC
INSTITUTIONAL + RECREATIONAL
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre Surrey, BC Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex Coquitlam, BC
Westbrook Village, UBC Vancouver, BC MBA House, UBC Vancouver, BC
Crofton House School Vancouver, BC
South Surrey Recreation Centre Surrey, BC
STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS
YVR South Terminal Vancouver, BC
Port Metro Vancouver at Lynn Terminals North Vancouver, BC
Chilliwack Heritage Park Chilliwack, BC
LIGHT GAUGE STRUCTURAL STEEL
Four Points by Sheraton Richmond, BC
Shaughnessy Square Port Coquitlam, BC
Holiday Inn North Vancouver, BC
Emerald Manor Maple Ridge, BC
WOOD FRAME BUILDINGS
Old Barn Community Centre Vancouver, BC
Norman Mackenzie House Vancouver, BC Vista Del Arroyo Bungalows Pasadena, California
Fair Oaks Court Pasadena, California
WOOD FRAME BUILDINGS
Keenleyside, South Campus UBC Old Barn Community Centre, UBC Vancouver, BC Vancouver, BC
Sunnyvale Estates Richmond, BC
Arroyo Terrace Pasadena, California
SEISMIC UPGRADE
Harley Davidson, Trev Deeley Vancouver, BC 901 Occidental Seattle, Washington
May’s Furniture, Yaletown Vancouver, BC Mountview Chrysler Dodge + Jeep North Vancouver, BC
Old Province Building Vancouver, BC
SPECIALTY ENGINEERING
Empire Stadium – Temporary Field Vancouver, BC Lions Gate Suspension Bridge Vancouver, BC
Morgan Hill Aquatics Centre Morgan Hill, California
Annacis Island Sewage Treatment Plant Delta, BC
Port Metro Vancouver North Vancouver, BC
KEY PERSONNEL
JOHN H. PAO FEC, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., S.E. Principal / Senior Engineer As president of Bogdonov Pao Associates Ltd, John Pao leads our team by example. Not only is he a Professional Engineer with more than 25 years of experience and registration in 18 different jurisdictions throughout Canada and the United States, but he also knows how to establish, build, and nurture valuable relationships with clients. As the company has grown from a handful of engineers to a team of more than 30 in three cities and two countries, John has maintained a strong commitment to clearly understanding client goals and finding the best way to help meet those goals – on time and on budget. John obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering in 1980 and a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering in 1984 from the University of British Columbia. He is licensed to practice as a registered Professional Structural Engineer in the province of British Columbia and seventeen U.S. states, including the seismically active State of California and the extreme weather states of Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Since 1987, John has been the chief engineer responsible for a multitude of structural projects, including concrete, steel, wood frame, post-tensioned, and masonry buildings, as well as concrete parking structures. In the mid 1990's, John pioneered Bogdonov Pao's expansion into the United States, establishing the BPA Group of Companies with offices in Washington and California. John's dedication to high standards goes beyond his own company. He is a driving force behind several initiatives to enhance the structural engineering profession in British Columbia, and the founding president of the Vancouver Structural Engineers Group Society. Throughout his career, John has presented papers at local and International conferences, lectured in seismic se, and has taught Reinforced Concrete Design at the BC Institute of Technology. In 2008, John received the “Engineers Canada Fellowship”, in recognition of his contributions to the engineering profession.
PAUL A. TOMEI AScT Principal / Senior Engineering Technologist Paul Tomei is vice president of Bogdonov Pao Associates Ltd. Paul brings a unique background in structural engineering design and construction, including tilt-up, wood frame, structural steel, high-rise and construction engineering. With considerable experience ranging from carpentry to operations superintendent, Paul prides himself on identifying practical, cost effective and creative solutions aimed at solving engineering and construction problems. His broad experience allows him to relate to the entire project team to address specific needs, requirements and limitations while remaining focused on accomplishing a common goal. Paul first obtained a Certificate of Carpentry Specialization in 1986 from the Pacific Vocational Institute followed by a Dipl. T. in Civil & Structural Engineering Technology in 1989 from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Paul is committed to continuing professional development and later continued his education at BCIT in the Bachelor of Technology Management Program. He is registered with the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC, as an Applied Science Technologist, and provides volunteer services as a Board of Examiner Reviewer. He is also a member of both the Accreditation Board and the Practice Review Board. In addition, Paul served on the joint Limited License Task Force for the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC, providing representation as a Non-Registered Engineering Supervisor. As Manager of Construction Engineering Services, Paul specializes in contractor/construction services, design/build management; structural design and inspections.
WALTER F. JANZEN FEC, P.Eng., P.E. Senior Engineer Walter Janzen is a senior engineer with Bogdonov Pao Associates Ltd. He obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in 1978 and a Master of Applied Science in Structural Engineering in 1988 from the University of British Columbia. He is registered as a professional engineer in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as in the state of Colorado. He is also registered as a Certified Professional in British Columbia. Early in his career, Walter was employed as a research engineer at the University of British Columbia, Department of Civil Engineering, where he developed innovative computer programs for simplification of engineering design processes. He subsequently joined Dominion Construction, a prominent design/build company, where he developed an acknowledged expertise in the design of tilt-up construction. Since joining Bogdonov Pao in 2002, Walter has been responsible for a large number of projects, including the new $250 million Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre. As a senior engineer, he has been a valuable resource for enhancing the company's capabilities in conceptual design, analysis, and quality control.
Garry R. KIRKHAM P.Eng., Struct.Eng. Senior Engineer Garry Kirkham is a senior engineer with Bogdonov Pao Associates Ltd. In 1979, he obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Since then, he has continued to supplement his degree with further education at BCIT and UBC, including the Certified Professional Program. Throughout his career, Garry has designed a wide variety of structures including large concrete high-rise buildings such as the Bentall IV and CIBC Bank Tower. Garry is a recognized expert in structural steel design, having spent five years acting as the chief structural engineer with a leading structural steel fabricator. The structural steel fabrication industry continues to seek his consultation on matters relating to steel joist design. Since joining Bogdonov Pao Associates in 1994, Garry has been responsible for a variety of design projects, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, masonry, and wood structures. Additionally, Garry is highly capable in software development, having produced much of BPA Group's in-house software for structural steel and concrete design. This software sets the firm apart in designing structures that are practical, constructible, and cost efficient. Garry is also the author of software systems used by leading manufacturers in Vancouver. The open web steel joist software he developed has automated structural design and drafting facilities.
MICHAEL C. BROAD P.E., C.Eng. Principal / Senior Engineer Michael Broad is a principal with the BPA Group of Companies, as well as the director of BPA Group’s Irvine California office. Michael has gained over 40 years of practical experience in structural engineering in London England, Atlanta Georgia, and Southern California. He graduated from Ewell College in England and completed the Chartered Member Institution of Structural Engineers in 1971. Michael is registered as a Professional Engineer in five States as well as a Chartered Structural Engineer in Great Britain. Michael has been involved in the design, development, supervision, and construction of numerous diversified project types including parking facilities, residential and commercial spaces, and institutional structures. He has designed several structural steel, concrete-framed, and concrete masonry projects in the commercial, office, and industrial sectors. Michael also has considerable experience in seismic engineering, having been involved with several seismic-related projects in California, including the design of numerous retrofit buildings in Southern California following the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Michael is recognized for his experience with reinforced concrete structures, particularly in the area of post- tensioned concrete buildings and mat slab foundations. He is an industry leader in parking structure engineering, having completed numerous parking buildings both as a chief structural engineer and as a parking consultant during his combined seven years of service with Walker Parking Consultants and International Parking Design firms.
BUSINESS REFERENCES
CEI Architecture Planning Interiors Lark Group GNW Campus Trust 500 - 1500 West Georgia St. Bldg A, Unit 101,17802 – 66 Ave. 685 Great Northern Way Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6 Surrey, BC V3S 7X1 Vancouver, BC V5T 0C6 Contact: Richard Bolus; John Scott Contact: Larry Fisher Contact: Hanson Ng (604) 687-1898 (604) 576-2935 (778) 370-1005
Task Construction Management Inc. Scott Construction Group Cornerstone Architects 4405 Canada Way Suite 1750 - 3777 Kingsway #408 – 611 Alexander St. Burnaby, BC V5G 1J3 Burnaby, BC V5H 3Z7 Vancouver, BC V6A 1E1 Contact: John Hiebert Contact: John Scott Contact: Simon Richards (604) 433-8275 (604) 874-8228 (604) 253-8800
GBL Architects Whitewater West Industries Ltd. JDG Construction Ltd. 139 East 8th Ave. 6700 McMillan Way 1070 West 14th Street Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8 Richmond, BC V6W 1J7 North Vancouver, BC V7P 3P3 Contact: Tom Bell Contact: Jozef Jakubowski Contact: Joe Gvozdanovich (604) 736-1156 (604) 273-1068 (604) 986-4494
Western International Construction W.T. Leung Architect Wensley Architecture Unit 250 - 8833 Odlin Crescent #300 – 973 W. Broadway 301 -1444 Alberni Street Richmond, BC V6X 3Z7 Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K3 Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z4 Contact: Thomas Leung Contact: Wing Ting Leung Contact: Joel Smith (604) 214-8833 (604) 736-9711 (604) 685-3529
Structural Engineering Licenses
CANADA
Alberta British Columbia Saskatchewan
UNITED STATES
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Idaho Illinois Missouri Montana Nevada New Mexico
Oregon South Carolina Texas Washington Wyoming