Lavergne Draward & Associates Inc. (LDA) is a structural engineering firm founded in 1998 by Julien Lavergne and Brad Draward based on the principles of creativity, personalization, and attention to detail. We believe that people are like plans: it’s important to read between the lines, and by mixing a large firm’s support with boutique-level care, we’ve developed lasting relationships with our clients which focus on delivering innovative and forward-thinking solutions in areas such as design services for new building construction, renovations, additions, and evaluations. We offer flexible planning and work hard to find exciting and functional design solutions which are as unique as our clients. Our projects are about showcasing creativity and transforming the urban landscape, and we’ll work closely with you during every step of the design and construction phases to make sure that your project is delivered on time, and on budget.

A partner since 2015, Talin credits his strong sense of discipline and dedication to years spent competing nationally in, and then teaching, Tae Kwon Do. In the office and on the job site, he’s a black belt manager, mentor and problem solver, responsible for overseeing many aspects of LDA’s day-to-day operations.

Talin has over eleven years’ experience in structural engineering and project management on multi-family residential and retail commercial projects, as well as industrial commercial projects. Since joining us, he has worked his way up from design assistant to project manager to partner. In the years ahead, he looks forward to growing LDA into the largest structural firm in Winnipeg.

Watching his dad build a family cottage with nothing more than a hammer sparked Talin’s love for building things. Before joining our firm, he gained experience as a construction project manager, which gave him an in-depth understanding of construction contracts, bidding processes, and more.

Talin earned his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Lakehead University in 2010 and a Diploma in Structural Engineering Technology from Red River College in 2008. He’s licensed to practise in Manitoba and British Columbia.

A Jets, Bombers and Vikings fan, Talin spends most of his free time at the cottage or camping with his family. He can play the guitar, but don’t ask him to sing or dance.

Email: tgregory@ldaeng.ca
Phone: 204-949-0186

For as long as he can remember, Eric wanted to be either a pilot or an engineer. Having an engineer for a dad probably nudged him in the right direction. When his father Julien started Lavergne Draward and Associates in 1998, Eric was there to help, putting paint on the walls.

An LDA partner since 2016, Eric leads structural engineering projects for education, health and long-term care clients, and for northern communities. Thanks to previous hands-on construction experience, he’s developed a strong sense of how to manage people and resources effectively to achieve the goals of contractors and architects.

Engineering may be mostly numbers and equations, but Eric believes that inspiration and creativity come from the people in the business. Collaborating with highly skilled trade professionals, architects, and engineers on exciting challenges are what make him excited to come into work every day.

Prior to becoming an engineer, Eric gained hands-on experience as a labourer/carpenter’s apprentice, which has given him a deep appreciation for the construction side of projects, and shapes how he designs structures. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Lakehead University (2013). Prior to that, he earned his Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (Structural) from Red River College in 2011. He is licensed to practice in Manitoba and Ontario.

Around the office, Eric is known for keeping calm under pressure – a trait that will serve him well when his first child arrives this Spring. 

Email: elavergne@ldaeng.ca
Phone: 204-949-0200