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I'm Katelyn Sebastian

Principal and Structural Engineer
Driftstone Consulting Inc.
Regina, SK

What is your current job role and building code experience?

I’m a Principal and Structural Engineer at Driftstone Consulting Inc., located in Regina, SK. Our company was founded in 2019 and offers structural engineering and project management services for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings. My building code experience comes from taking on various roles in building design including Structural Engineer, Project Manager, and Prime Consultant. By working on a variety of project types with varying teams and project approaches, I have been able to see how both my decisions and the decision of other consultants at various stages throughout the design process can impact the final product. I’m a proponent for improving the efficiency of design through integrated design.

What impact do you hope to have at Kilo Lima?

I hope to offer insight on the role of Structural Engineering in the design process, on how building code decisions can impact the structural design, and on how efficiencies can be sought out and implemented through collaboration.

HOW CAN THE INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTE TO GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY?

I think the biggest hurdle is educating the public and changing their mindset. The building code is intended to be used as a minimum standard, yet many owners see any improvement on this minimum standard as an added cost. With better education on design decisions impacting design life, we can improve the functionality of buildings while reducing operational costs and improving environmental sustainability.

“I think the biggest hurdle is educating the public and changing their mindset.”

WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT OUTSIDE THE OFFICE?

Being a team player is who I am in and out of the office. I’m involved in a number of sports including hockey, soccer, ultimate, ball hockey, and golf. My husband and I also enjoy getting away to camp, hike, trail run, and ski.