Our Insights

The Truth Is:

Everything Fails.

Everything Fails - That’s why everything we engineer is built to prevent it.

At SMS Engineering, failure isn’t just a possibility, it’s the starting point. Our Insights explore how we design for the worst, to engineer the best.

SMS Engineering Recognized as Top Employer in Manitoba and Canada

Over six decades, SMS has grown to a team of over 110 people while staying true to the values and principles that guided its early years. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their careers, develop new skills, and collaborate closely with leadership.

SMS Announcements

Lisa Defoort

Apr 73 min read

Forensic Dispatch: Introduction to Fire Investigation

Dispatch No. 2: Introduction to Fire Investigation

At the heart of every fire investigation is the scientific method, as outlined in NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. This document is the gold standard in the field, providing a systematic approach to determining how and why a fire occurred.

Melanie Cairns

Mar 253 min read

Designing Medical Gas Systems for Healthcare Facilities

Behind patient rooms, operating theatres, and treatment areas is a network of systems designed to support critical medical care. Among the most important of these are medical gas systems - engineered networks that safely deliver gases such as oxygen, medical air, and vacuum where they are needed throughout the facility.

Joseph Yacoub

Mar 254 min read