Duane Waite, Jeff Cichonski, Khaja Syed, and Jim Norton discuss future-ready healthcare design, resilient hospitals, and collaborative engineering that adapts to pandemics, weather, and evolving care models.
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Duane Waite

Duane Waite

Duane Waite with his 37 years of experience in managing electrical engineering teams combines a hands-on approach with an eye for detail that inspires his team to consistently produce quality work. His commitment to continuing education, mentorship teamed with reliable, efficient communications and information tracking systems has proven greatly advantageous on complex projects like hospitals and pharmaceutical, educational, governmental, and industrial facilities . Duane serves as a Principal at Salas O’Brien and Head of the Electrical Department in Canada. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Jeff Cichonski

Jeff Cichonski

Jeff Cichonski is a principal and mechanical engineer with over 25 years of design and management experience. His focus on building long-term relationships by being responsive to our clients’ needs is demonstrated in his execution of both design and project management.
Jeff brings a vital understanding of building systems to his work as Salas O’Brien, in particular for healthcare facilities, universities, and manufacturing facilities. His experience ranges from hospital expansions and renovations to infrastructure upgrade projects.

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Khaja Syed, P.Eng, MSc

Khaja Syed, P.Eng, MSc

Khaja Syed is known for his leadership and project management skills across multi-national projects. His experience includes significant roles in designing and managing complex electrical systems for hospitals and pharmaceutical, educational, governmental, and industrial facilities. Khaja serves as a Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Jim Norton

Jim Norton

Jim is a Senior Vice President and Healthcare leader at BVH Integrated Services, a Salas O’Brien Company. Jim graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute back in 2006, and has been with BVH ever since. Jim currently oversees an MEP studio of 16 design professionals and primarily focuses on healthcare. He has experience with master planning, new construction, and complex renovations over the course of his career.

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