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Business & Professional
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OIQ celebrates 100 years in Quebec engineering
L’Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) marked its 100th birthday on Feb. 14. Originally founded as the Corporation of Professional Engineers of Quebec (CPEQ) in 1920 to ensure competence and ethical behaviour for approximately 500 members, it now comprises 65,000…
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Glass, glazing and fenestration industries form alliance
As of Jan. 1, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)—which represents more than 300 producers of glass, glazing and curtain wall products for commercial and residential construction—and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) have officially combined into one organization, the…
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WinSETT’s new chair positions women for success in engineering
Marg Latham, P.Eng, CMC, is the first consulting engineer to be named chair of the Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology.
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The tax implications of international employee transfers
It can be challenging to navigate the complex environment for international employee assignments.
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Tips for calling new prospects
Pick up the phone and see where it takes you.
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CEO and MEA update standard agreement for consulting engineers
Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) and the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) are issuing an updated version of their client/engineer standard agreement for professional consulting services. The agreement is a pro forma contract for professional services between consulting engineering firms and…
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Consulting engineers address need to adapt to changing times
In today’s dynamic business environment, an organization’s dynamic capabilities are the source of its competitive advantage. In a paper published in the Strategic Management Journal, researchers from Stanford University define dynamic capability as a “firm’s ability to integrate, build, and…
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OAA showcases infrastructure innovations in inaugural Shift Challenge
At a free event on Nov. 6, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) will showcase 11 infrastructure projects it has recognized through its inaugural Shift Challenge program, which addresses how new infrastructure can make communities better for everyone. Through an…
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Second State in Australia approves registration requirement for engineers
The state of Victoria becomes the second of six national states in Australia to make engineering registration the law.
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ACEC-Canada launches pre-election advocacy campaign
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada created an election website, InvestInfrastructure.ca, to educate candidates, political parties, and the public on the importance of accelerating and sustaining infrastructure investments and the creation of a national infrastructure corridor.
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Pickering man fined $10,000 for illegal use of P.Eng.
Working as a “construction superintendent” the individual used the title “P.Eng.” in 40 emails between May, 2016 and June 2017.
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Tipping Point
A conversation with Annette Bergeron, President of Engineers Canada, about the 30-by-30 initiative and diversity in the engineering industry.
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Working Better Together
Talking diversity and inclusivity with Deanna Burgart, P.Eng, CET, president of Indigenous Engineering Inclusion Inc.
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Public Services and Procurement Canada introduces Better Buying
The plan is based on three pillars: building a modern procurement foundation; delivering a simpler, responsive and accessible procurement system; and advancing socio-economic goals, increasing competition and fostering innovation.
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Feds launch Infrastructure Statistics Hub
The Hub is an interactive tool that allows users to view data on the investment, stock, and contribution of infrastructure to the Canadian economy from the recently launched Infrastructure Economic Account.
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P3 contract management tool provides insights to client perspectives
The Global Infrastructure Hub tool provides case studies and sets out the skills and expertise required to both procure and manage P3 programs across their whole lifecycle.
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Many Voices: Moving the Needle on Renewable Energy
The technology exists today to move the world onto cleaner energy solutions, but what’s holding us up is political will.
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Global Infrastructure Hub report reveals US$1 trillion investment gap in 10 African countries
New report forecasts scale of investment opportunity at the individual country and sector level.
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Report card for Ontario’s P3 projects released
For the first time in five years the province’s on-budget and on-time performance for P3 projects both declined slightly.
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CMPX records attendance boost at 2018 show
Attendance was strong for the 11 different Learning Forum sessions held in the show floor Theatre.
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Feds commit $4.1B to infrastructure in B.C., $3.3B in Alberta
Over half of the 10-year funding program in B.C. will be committed to public transit.
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ALERT – Deadline Extended: 2018 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards
The deadline to submit a Notice of Intention to Enter the 2018 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards / Prix Canadiens du Genie-Conseil 2018, has been extended. The new Stage 1 deadline is – Tuesday, April 3. At this time the Notice of…
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Toronto-area man convicted for illegal use of “professional engineer” title
Individual was fined $15,625 (including a 25% victim fine surcharge of $3,125) after his guilty plea to four counts of breaching the Professional Engineers Act.
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Toronto-area man convicted for illegal use of “professional engineer” title
Individual was fined $15,625 (including a 25% victim fine surcharge of $3,125) after his guilty plea to four counts of breaching the Professional Engineers Act.
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Canadian cities call for national infrastructure strategy
“We have to stop measuring the federal government’s urban impact by dollars spent or ribbons cut”
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Feds seeking consulting industry input on QBS procurement
The Government wants to hear from consulting engineering firms about the best practices for purchasing engineering services—considering QBS pilot.
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Feds propose new regulations for asbestos
Canadians are being invited to participate in consultation on the proposed asbestos regulations.
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Federal Government committee issues early report on Infrastructure and Smart Communities
A summary of five meetings held by the standing committee on transport, infrastructure and communities in February
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Ontario engineering regulator PEO releases 3-year strategic plan
PEO undertook two years of research and stakeholder consultation including 28 consultation sessions.
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Ontario investing $190B in public infrastructure over 13 years
The long-term plan includes integrating climate change considerations into infrastructure planning, building resilient and substantive infrastructure and better linking infrastructure investments to social policy.
