Zhengyu (Alex) Hu

Mr. Alex Hu stands as a distinguished figure in the field of structural engineering, bringing a wealth of experience and technical excellence accumulated over 25 years of dedicated service in the international structural engineering industry. As a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), he is recognized as one of the most influential professionals who have made significant and sustained contributions to the engineering profession at both national and international levels. He is also a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) in the UK, and of both the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of ASCE, consistently demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field.

Alex specializes in the structural design of a wide spectrum of building types, showcasing his versatility in handling everything from super-tall structures to long-span constructions. His expertise lies in complex structural analysis and design, structural system optimization, and seismic design, including Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) for both concrete and steel buildings. Currently, he holds leadership roles as the Head of the Structural Engineering Practice at Gold Land Architects and Engineers (GLAE) and as the Managing Principal of GLAE, overseeing the firm’s overall business operations.

Licensed to practice civil and structural engineering in multiple countries, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, Alex’s impact extends globally. His design work encompasses significant, world-class building structures, contributing to the skylines of numerous cities. Beyond his design contributions, he plays an active role in shaping industry standards, serving on various national and international codes and standards committees.

Alex’s involvement in standards development includes serving as a Technical Committee Member for CSA S16: Design of Steel Structures; a Technical Committee Member of Issue Team 6 of the Provisions Update Committee (PUC) for the 2026 NEHRP Provisions; a Main Committee Member and member of the Seismic Subcommittee for the 2028 cycle of ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures; and a Standards Committee Member and Vice-Chair of the Seismic Subcommittee for ASCE 90, Standard for Design of Foundations, in the United States. His contributions also extend to China, where he serves as a National Code Committee Member for GB 50191, Code for Seismic Design of Special Structures.

Active in professional organizations, Alex serves as a Council Member of IStructE in the UK and previously served as Chair of its Ontario Regional Group (2020–2024) in Canada. He is also a panel expert on the IStructE Seismic and Dynamic Events Panel. In addition, he contributes to the development of future engineers as a Marking Examiner for the IStructE Chartered Membership Examination since 2018. In 2024, he was elected the first-ever ASCE Governor for the Central Canada Section, representing Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut. This pioneering role has broadened Canadian representation within ASCE, strengthened cross-border collaboration, and advanced the globalization of the profession.

Outside his engineering practice, Alex dedicates his time to authoring and editing major international technical publications, reflecting his commitment to knowledge dissemination. Notably, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief and one of the primary authors of the Springer handbook Seismic Design for Reinforced Concrete and Steel Building Structures, and is the author of the Springer engineering book Seismic and Wind Design for Tall and Complex Building Structures. Through his multifaceted contributions, Alex Hu continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of structural engineering on a global scale.

Professional Licenses and Registrations
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO in Ontario (ON), Canada 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Designated Structural Engineer (Struct.Eng.) with EGBC in British Columbia (BC), Canada 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Civil and Structural Engineer (S.E.)  in California (CA), USA 
• Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) and Professional Engineer (P.E.) Civil, in Washington State (WA), USA 
• Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the State of Illinois (IL), USA 
• Chartered Structural Engineer (C.Eng.), Registered with Engineering Council, UK 
• First Class Registered Structural Engineer (RSE-PRC(Class-1), China

Professional Affiliations
• Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), Canada  
• Fellow, The Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE), UK  
• Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA 
• Fellow, The Structural Engineering Institution (SEI) of ASCE, USA 
• Council member of the IStructE, UK 
• Chairman, IStructE Ontario Regional Group, Canada 
• Member, American Institution of Steel Construction (AISC), USA
Code and Standard Committees
• Technical Committee Member, Canadian Standard Association (CSA), Technical Committee, CSA S16 - Design of Steel Structures, Canada 
• Technical Committee Member, IT6 of Provisions Update Committee (PUC) for the 2026 NEHRP (National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program) Recommended Seismic Provisions, USA 
• A Main Committee Member and Seismic Subcommittee member for ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Load for Buildings and Other Structure, USA
• Member of ASCE Standard Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Seismic Sub-Committee for ASCE 90 - Standard for Design of Foundations, USA 
• Current National Code Committee Member, “Code for Seismic Design of Special Structures” (GB 50191), China  
Academic Involvements 
• Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS), Civil Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Canada

Notable Projects
GLAE Projects:[AH1.1]
-    Woodside Center Redevelopment, Toronto, ON
-    The Monarch Hills, Ajax, Ontario
-    95 Corporation Center, Toronto, ON
-    2992 Sheppard Avenue, Toronto, ON
-    Woodside Cinema Expansion, Toronto, ON
-    3268 Finch Avenue, Toronto, ON
-    Algonquin Garden, Ontario, ON
-    Sheppard Garden, Toronto, ON
-    Victoria Garden, Toronto, ON

Projects performed with previous employer(s):
Sports Stadium / Community / Recreation
-    Frank Clair Stadium and Civic Centre, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, ON
This project was awarded “2014 North American Wood Design Awards – Institutional Category; and Ontario Wood Awards for Large Institutional Project”.
-    Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto, ON
This project was awarded “Award of Merit Sports/Entertainment by Engineering News-Record (ENR)” in 2016.
Aviation, Transportation and Infrastructure
-    John F. Kennedy International Airport, New Terminal One (Phase A), New York City, USA
This US$9.5 billion project is considered one of the most structurally complex aviation projects under construction worldwide, Alex was working as the lead structural engineer in design of the primary structural system of the Headhouse.   
-    Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Subway Station - Allen Station, Toronto, ON
-    Burlington Canal Vertical Lift Bridge Restoration, Burlington, ON
-    King Abdulaziz International Airport, Phase 1, Jeddah, KSA
Higher Education
-    University of Toronto - Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre West, Toronto, ON
-    Carleton University - Nicol Building, Ottawa, ON 
This project is awarded the 2022 Jury Winner of Architizer A+Award in the category of “Institutional: Higher Education and Research Facilities.”
-    Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) - the Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex building (a.k.a. Ryerson University Church Street Development), Toronto, ON 
This project was awarded “2021 CTBUH Awards – Best Tall Mixed-Use 
Building 2021 Award of Excellence”
-    Carleton University Health Sciences Building, Ottawa, ON 
-    University of Windsor, Star Building, Windsor, ON
-    University of Windsor, Armouries Building, Windsor, ON. 
Cultural
-    Royal Ontario Museum [ROM], The Welcome Project, Toronto, ON
-    Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), Winnipeg, MB
This project has received numerous national and international recognitions and awards, including “the 2013 Ontario Steel Design Awards, Award of Excellence – Projects Constructed Outside of Ontario category” and “the 2014 Global Best Projects Awards - Global Best Cultural Project” by the Engineering News‐Record (ENR).
Highrise Mixed-Use / Commercial
-    Tianjin International Trade Centre (TITC), Tianjin City, CHN
-    Shenyang Northeast World Trade Center (NWTC), Shenyang, CHN
-    China World Trade Centre (CWTC)-Phase 3A (CWTC), Beijing, CHN
-    Chongqing Cross-Sea Square, Chongqing City, CHN
Highrise Residential
-    1515 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC. (Peer Review)
-    Plaza 88 Tower 4, New Westminster, BC. (Peer Review)
-    West Don Land Block 8 Development, Toronto, ON
-    Fenwick Tower, Halifax, NS
-    Dachen Real Estate Development, Phase 2, Shanghai, CHN
-    Tianjin Gaoxin District Goldin Metropolitan Development -T4, Tianjin City, CHN
-    Tiandiyuan Real Estate Development, Suzhou City, CHN
-    Chongqing Longhu Real Estate Development, Chongqing City, CHN
-    VANKE (Ningbo) Real Estate Development, Ningbo City, CHN
-    ShenGao (Kunming) Real Estate Development, Kunming City, CHN
-    Xinchen (Changzhou) Real Estate Development, Changzhou City, CHN
Healthcare
-    Western Memorial Regional Health Centre Development, Corner Brook, NFLD
-    Credit Valley Hospital (Phase III), Mississauga, ON
-    National Oncology Centre, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
-    Mencheng First People’s Hospital, Mencheng City, Anhui Province, CHN
Hospitality
-    Beijing Shangri-La Hotel Rebuilding, Beijing, CHN
This project was awarded “Excellent Structural Designs in China (The 1st Grade Award)”.
Office
-    Suzhou Industry District Logistic Centre Office Tower, Suzhou City, CHN
This project was awarded “the 2nd Grade Prize of 2012 National Excellent Structural Designs in China” by Ministry of Construction (China).
-    Dacheng Commercial Tower, Shanghai, CHN
-    Tianjin Kong Gang CBD Tower, Tianjin City, CHN