Company Profile

GmE is a newly formed division of Daley Ferraro Associates specialty service engineering company incorporated under Federal charter in 1996.  GmE is focused on providing expertise in microclimate studies, wind loading analysis, cladding pressure studies, snow studies, pollution dispersion and computer simulation of wind using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)  It offers services to a broad range of clients, including: architects; engineers; developers; industry, and public agencies, either directly or as part of a multi-discipline design team.

The company offers expertise in wind engineering, vibrations, and acoustics.  With respect to wind issues, our services include: wind loading of structures; cladding pressure studies; dynamic and aeroelastic studies of slender structures; snow loading of roofs; wind and snow effects on pedestrians; vibration assessments, and air pollution studies.  GmE has been involved in a number of environmental assessments for roadway, bridge and building design projects.  Our expertise in these areas has expanded to include related issues such as: noise control for mechanical equipment, vibration isolation design, room acoustics, and wind effects on the building envelope.  GmE has also been retained as a sub-consultant on a team of specialists for Federal and Harmonized (Federal/Provincial) Environmental Assessments on major roadway expansions, water and wastewater control plants, as well as residential development projects next to existing roadways.  GmE owns and operates a wind tunnel facility near Ottawa capable of performing a full range of wind engineering physical modelling studies.  In addition, we have a variety of portable instrumentation to undertake field monitoring for structural vibrations, noise and air quality conditions.

Mr. Ferraro is a structural engineer with advanced training and over twenty-five years experience in wind engineering as it relates to structures and people.  He has acted in a senior technical role for numerous tall building, long-span bridge and air pollution control projects.  He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia.