Design of a Continuous, Prestressed, Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge Deck
What was Mom’s graduation gift for Dad?
The piano
What do the 3 Ms in MMM stand for?
Marshall, Macklin, Monaghan
What type of candy did Dad always keep in his candy jar at work?
Jolly Ranchers
At what time did Dad usually come home from work?
5:30pm
This photo of Dad was taken at this place dubbed “The House That Jim Built”
The new Toronto Convention Centre (officially opened on April 3, 1997)
In what year did Dad officially graduate as a Civil Engineer?
1985
What floor of head office did Dad work on?
3rd floor
What was Dad’s first ever job (with Grandpa)?
General labouror/road sign holder
What was the model of noisy car Dad drove that announced his arrival at home?
Grand Am
What colour is Dad’s P.Eng. stamp?
Red
What was the topic of Dad’s final year thesis?
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What is the name of the man that hired Dad at MMM Group?
Cecil Holtrop
Devin and Taylor raced to see Dad at the door when he got home to play what game on his work computer?
Jazz Jackrabbit
Dad frequently visited this place for his work with Ontario Power Generation.
Bruce Nuclear Generating Station (Bruce Peninsula)
Which Olympic year did MMM Group bid on?
2008
What was the name of the first company Dad worked at after graduating from UofT?
F.J. Reinders and Associates, Inc.
In 2005 Dad celebrated his 10-year anniversary with MMM Group. In 2015, he celebrated his 20-year anniversary. What gifts did he decide to receive for these milestones?
DVD Player (10yrs) & iPod Touch (20yrs)
What did Noel, Devin, and Taylor do for their “take your kid to work day” days?
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To which city did Dad fly to for a work trip?
Winnipeg
Dad managed the construction and/or expansion/renovation of 4 seniors centres. Name one of these.
Tobias House II
Niagara Falls Seniors Building
Marnwood Nursing Home
Strathaven Lifecare Centre
Dad went to a total of 3 post-secondary schools. Name them in the order he attended. (Double points for the entire 7-year timeline!)
Western
UofT
Ryerson
UofT
In what year did WSP acquire MMM Group?
2015
Which one of the kids did not dress up like Dad in his work clothes for Halloween?
Noel
Dad has claimed to have only worn a tuxedo to one event. What event was it?
Gala preview of Terminal 1 / holiday party
Name 3 large scale projects Dad was involved in.
<Dad for full answer> Correct answers include:
Pearson - Terminal 1
Pearson – Parking Garage
Pearson – Automated People Mover (APM)
VivaNext – Newmarket Bus Lanes
National Trade Center
Spadina Subway Extension
OPG Western Waste Management Facility
Port Weller Dry Dock Expansion
Boeing 717 & C17 Toronto Plant
Scarborough West Commerce Centre
Inmont Industries (chemical processing plant expansion)
Clemens Mill Public School
Heritage Green Presbyterian Church
Second Christian Reformed Church of Brampton
TDCH (new gym and classroom addition)
Georgetown Christian Reformed Church
Waterloo Christian Reformed Church
Niagara Falls Seniors Building
Lakepoint & Lakeforest Tower
Marnwood Nursing Home
Strathaven Lifecare Centre