
Harbourside Engineering acquires W S Langley Concrete & Materials Technology
October 11, 2024
By CCE Staff
Harbourside Engineering Group, a heavy civil infrastructure design firm based in Dartmouth, N.S., recently expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of W S Langley Concrete & Materials Technology.
The acquired company’s president, Wilbert ‘Wib’ S. Langley, P.Eng., has more than 50 years’ experience in concrete materials engineering, including testing, service life modelling and prediction, thermal control plans and materials consulting for engineers, architects, contractors and other construction professionals. He has consulted for the Halifax Harbour Bridges, Confederation Bridge, Gordie Howe International Bridge, William R Bennett Bridge and Hoover Dam Bridge.
Also joining is Ted Moffatt, P.Eng, who has more than 10 years’ combined academic and industry experience related to concrete materials, specifications, performance, mix design development, durability, sustainability, non-destructive testing and condition assessments.
“Harbourside already has a long, highly successful and valued relationship with Wib and his team,” says Robbie Fraser, president of the acquiring firm. “This is an exciting growth milestone that will enable us to offer expanded services to our clients and reach new markets.”
As a result of the deal, Harbourside’s geotechnical and materials group can provide additional concrete testing services. The W S Langley team’s specialized knowledge in forensic analysis of the causes and extent of deterioration in concrete structures will be an asset to the firm’s structural rehabilitation design work on concrete bridge, marine and industrial structures.
Beyond its current offices in Dartmouth, Charlottetown, St. John’s, N.L., and Hamilton, the firm plans to expand its reach across Canada and internationally.