About us

Principal

Sigmund Soudack PEng

Sigmund Soudack has overseen the structural design of over 400 high-rise buildings.

His landmark condominium projects include the curvaceous Absolute Towers in Mississauga and the landmark New York Towers near Bayview and Highway 401 in Toronto. Over his 50-year career Sigmund has applied his creativity to improving structural systems and materials. His innovations include the flying form system which is widely used in high-rise construction.

Sigmund received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Manitoba, and is a Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Senior Engineer

Alexander Togunov PEng

Over the past three decades Alexander Togunov has been responsible for the structural design of almost every type of project and every type of structural system, many with extreme design challenges. His attention to detail, hands-on experience, and fascination with the construction process ensure that developers receive the highest level of building performance. He joined Sigmund Soudack & Associates in 1998. Alexander was educated at the Azerbaijan Civil Engineering University in the Republic of Azerbaijan. He is a Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Association of Engineers and Architects in Israel.

Senior Engineer

Yury Gelman PEng

Since first joining Sigmund Soudack & Associates in 1993, Yury Gelman has been responsible for the structural design of numerous condominium towers in the Toronto and Hamilton areas, including the award-winning Absolute Condominium in Mississauga. Always anticipating his next engineering challenge, he has conducted considerable theoretical and experimental investigations into concrete and steel structural systems, which have been published in Czechoslovakia and Russia.

A Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario, Yury received a Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) from the Odessa Civil Engineering University in Ukraine.

Senior Engineer

David Liang PEng

Since joining Sigmund Soudack & Associates in 2004, David Liang has employed the latest state-of-the-art software for structural and seismic engineering to the firm’s high-rise condominium projects.

David received his Master of Engineering (Structural) from the University of Toronto and his Bachelor of Engineering from the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou. He is a Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Senior Restoration Engineer

Edward Brencis PEng

As head of our Restoration Department, Edward Brencis is a specialist in analyzing,evaluating, and restoring concrete and steel structures. Whether working on parking garages, balconies, or precast panels, he thrives on the challenge of his job. From initial inspections to specifications and contract administration, Ed works closely with building owners and management staff to ensure long-lasting durability of the structure.

Ed received his Bachelor of Applied Science (civil engineering) from the University of Toronto and is a Member of Professional Engineers of Ontario. He joined Sigmund Soudack & Associates in 2000.