Senior Sustainability Engineer, Arup; BEng, Civil Engineering, McGill University
Sayegh focuses on the assessment and reduction of embodied carbon and the integration of circular economy principles by providing technical expertise on construction and research projects in Canada and internationally. She works across the public and private sectors, bringing tenacity, creativity and dedication to sustainability to every project she undertakes. One of her most notable projects involved developing a deconstruction roadmap to circular scenarios as a decision-making tool for deconstruction, material salvage and reuse for a library building at a prestigious educational institution. With no precedent for doing so at this scale, Sayegh created the framework by assessing available industry resources and developing an original and effective approach to fill in existing gaps. Through research work for the Center for Intersectoral Studies and Research on the Circular Economy, and as part of their Construction Lab, Sayegh proposed an approach to improve the integration and accounting of circular strategies, such as renovation and reuse, in the whole building life cycle assessment. After over seven years at Arup, she now leads the firm’s circular economy practice and serves as the Circular Economy Skills Network manager for the firm’s Americas Region. As circularity is gaining traction, Sayegh is emerging as a leader in the field and works to share her knowledge and skill set to support the industry’s momentum. She delivers presentations both within her company and externally, and mentors younger engineers. Outside of work, Sayegh enjoys film photography and uses the constraints of her Konica Hexar AF to fuel her creative pursuits. She enjoys outdoor activities and spends time cross-country skiing in the winter and sailing whenever she gets the chance, reflecting her commitment to an active lifestyle and sustainability.
