Professional work

From structural design in Baghdad to a doctorate in Paris, and from Iraq's major projects to international consultancy from Canada.

Dr. Alaa Al Tamimi lecturing on Urban Reform Consultant's IUCN membership

Engineering, planning, and applied knowledge

A recognized expert in structural engineering and urban planning, his practice runs from university teaching and the supervision of major projects in Iraq to international infrastructure consultancy. He presides today over Urban Reform Consultant (URC), an engineering firm established in 2006 in the Greater Toronto Area and a member of the Canadian IUCN Committee.

Urban Reform Consultant

Three streams carry the firm's work: consultancy, publications, and continuing education.

urbanreform.ca

Engineering consultancy

Capital infrastructure, construction management, contract administration, transportation, structural work, and urban planning.

Geotechnical & GIS

Geotechnical investigation, hydrogeological studies, subsurface utility engineering, and enterprise GIS services.

Research & publications

A free scientific publishing platform in English, French, and Arabic, open to researchers worldwide.

Urban Academics

Engineering continuing education with dozens of courses across classroom, virtual, and blended delivery.

Professional development

Webinars and training, including the August 2026 webinar on earthquake engineering.

Environmental assessment

Environmental studies and nature-minded practice, in step with the IUCN membership.

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