Mark Porter Appointed Chair of Engineers and Geoscientists BC

StructureCraft’s Managing Structural Engineering Director Mark Porter, a longstanding member of the BC engineering community, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) for the 2024-2025 term. EGBC is the regulatory and licensing body responsible for setting and maintaining professional practice standards for engineers in British Columbia, and has a long history as one of the band of self-governing provincial engineering associations for which Canada has been held in such high regard worldwide. Learn more here.

This significant achievement comes after Mark's service as Vice Chair and Board Director at EGBC and reflects his strong commitment to the engineering profession in British Columbia. As the new Chair, Mark will play a crucial role in governance, strategic planning, and the support of EGBC's mandate to respectfully regulate the engineering profession in British Columbia.

As I step into the role of Board Chair at Engineers and Geoscientists BC, I see the need to focus on building relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring we're equipped to meet the challenges of a changing world. From my work on structures in the UK, Caribbean, and Canada, I’m proud of the lasting impact engineers and geoscientists have on society, which is why preserving our ability to self-regulate is vital to upholding the highest standards of professional practice. Leading our efforts on climate adaptation has reinforced the importance of this responsibility, as has my work with StructureCraft, where we’re shaping a more sustainable future.

- Mark Porter, Managing Structural Engineering Director, StructureCraft

Mark Porter, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., FIStructE., FEC with the 2024/25 EGBC Board | | Photo by EGBC / Wendy D Photography

At StructureCraft, Mark is responsible for leading StructureCraft's engineering team across all 4 offices. Alongside Lucas Epp, he is overseeing the growth of our consulting engineering group, maintaining StructureCraft’s focus on delivering efficient and beautiful structures.

With close to 30 years of leadership experience, Mark’s work around sustainability and economic building design was recognized by the award of Fellow in the Institution of Structural Engineers (FIStructE) and Fellow of Engineers Canada (FEC). He has led cross-disciplinary structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams on award-winning projects such as the Wood Innovation Design Centre in Prince George and Vancouver's YVR CORE Terminal upgrades.

The Wood Innovation Design Centre | Prince George, BC | Photo by Ema Peter

Mark was the founding Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Group to EGBC and serves on the Wood First Advisory Committee for Forestry Innovation Investment as well as several CSA Code Development Committees.

We are honoured to have Mark as part of StructureCraft's leadership team, providing seasoned mentorship to our engineers while affecting positive change in BC's engineering community.