Torsten Ball

P.Eng., RRO, GRP, LEED® AP, Principal

Torsten is a Senior Project Engineer and Roofing Division Manager with JRS Engineering in Vancouver.  An experienced Senior Building Science Specialist with almost twenty years of consulting engineering and building science experience, Torsten managed the British Columbia Building Science division of what was formerly Halsall , prior to joining JRS. During his long-standing career, he has worked on countless projects across a broad spectrum of building types including residential, municipal, federal, institutional and commercial structures. Torsten has a keen interest in a wide range of envelope projects, from windows and walls to balconies and parkades, including a specialty focus in roofing.

Torsten obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at Ryerson University and is a member of numerous professional associations, including: the Roof Consultant’s Institute, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, British Columbia Building Envelope Council, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, and Canada Green Building Council. Torsten is registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGBC, and an RCI Registered Roof Observer (RRO). He is also a LEED® Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and a certified Green Roof Professional (GRP).

For Torsten, proper communication is critical for a successful project. He believes that tailoring solutions to meet specific project objectives, ensuring they are correctly carried out, and going above and beyond the client’s expectations, are all essential to successful project completion.