News
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Toronto announces 10 major green-focused projects
The projects will expand high-performance buildings, low-carbon thermal energy networks, electric vehicles and biogas utilization.
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Union Station Enhancement Project RFP Released
Two teams, EllisDon with AECOM and Graham Construction with RJC Engineers, will be competing on this design, build and finance project.
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RFP issued for Hamilton LRT
The Hamilton LRT will include 14km of new rapid transit from McMaster University through downtown Hamilton to Eastgate Square, from the west end of the city to the east.
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Que. and Nfld. partner for Labrador Trough
The collaboration will facilitate the development of mining potential in the 1,200km corridor that holds major deposits of iron and other minerals, including rare earths.
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Preferred proponent selected for Finch West Light Rail transit project
Led by Aecon, the design team includes Arup, Dillon, DPM Energy, DTAH and Perkins+Will.
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New Brunswick replacing two bridges
Preliminary design work is underway for the replacement of the Coles Island north and south bridges. An engineering survey has been completed and geotechnical data has been collected.
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Personnel appointments at Arup
The firm’s latest Canadian-based Associate Principal and Associate announcements.
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Arup and MaRS produce a transportation report on Mobility-as-a-Service
The white paper defines a value proposition for MaaS, with a specific focus on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
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Stantec and IHC Robbins selected for front-end engineering on oil sands project
The processing technology is designed to recover bitumen and solvent from froth treatment tailings, preventing hydrocarbons from entering the tailings pond and releasing greenhouse gases into the environment.
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Fast + Epp claim top prize at 2018 ACEC-BC Awards Gala
29th Annual Awards for Engineering Excellence, hosted by the ACEC-BC, recognized firms and individuals for their contributions to the industry and society.
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Chantal Guay named CEO of the Standards Council of Canada
She takes over the role from John Walter, who has served as SCC’s CEO since September 2009.
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George Brown College selects team for tall wood building
The design for The Arbour was awarded to Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects, with Fast+Epp as the structural engineers on the team.
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Metrolinx issues Milton Corridor Project RFP
“… teams will sharpen their pencils to submit proposals that provide a great design solution and best value for the province.”
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Port Hope cleanup begins
The first wastes to be remediated are currently stored under tarps at three locations including the Centre Pier, the Pine Street North Extension in the Highland Drive Landfill area and at the municipal sewage treatment plant.
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Corrosion control lowering lead levels in Toronto’s tap water
The City began implementing corrosion control in 2014, which involves adding phosphate to the drinking water system at the water treatment plants.
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Victoria opens new Johnson Street Bridge
Construction of the bridge began in May 2013, with PCL Constructors Westcoast as the general contractor and MMM Group (WSP) providing the engineering services for design and project management.
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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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RFQ issued for Thunder Bay correctional complex
The new 325-bed multi-purpose facility with updated automation and technology will replace Thunder Bay’s existing jail and correctional centre.
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Ontario issues RFQs for Metrolinx station design, build and finance
The scope of work includes station building, platforms, trackbed and grading, parking and more.
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Stantec expands in the UK acquiring ESI
The firm is one of the UK’s leading independent scientific environmental consulting firms with capabilities in groundwater, land, and sustainable development.
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The Big Lift wins Nova Scotia Engineering Award
Halifax Harbour Bridges, along with COWI North America and Harbourside Engineering Consultants, claim the 2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering.
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SNC-Lavalin and Carleton University collaborating to protect the grid
Through our MOU [memorandum of understanding] with Carleton University, we are proud to support the next generation of telecommunications engineers by giving them the opportunity to work side by side with our team to address the unique needs of the power utility industry.
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IBI Group launches Smart City platform service
The software-as-a-service (Saas) solution is a suite of tools and dashboards combining predictive analytics gleaned from IoT sensors, control devices and existing city networks to inform the design and management of more sustainable and resilient urban environments.
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GHD opens North American headquarters in Waterloo
Executives from the Australian-based global services firm were on hand for the grand opening and to host the company’s annual Executive Leadership Forum.
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ASHRAE LowDown Showdown Modeling competition seeks participants
Deadline to sign up is April 16. Teams will design and model a near zero energy, 60,000 sq. ft., museum with retail space and a full service restaurant, located in Denver, Colo.
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Feds commit $1.6B to connect 16 Northern Ontario First Nations to the grid
The Wataynikaneyap Power Project will connect First Nations who currently rely on diesel generation to the Ontario transmission grid.
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WSP acquires Norway’s UnionConsult
The 160-employee firm is based in Oslo, with eight additional offices across Norway, and expertise in mechanical, electrical and plumbing design.
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Metrolinx awards $73M Kipling Bus Terminal contract to EllisDon Team
Design and construction is to begin this spring with an expected substantial completion in winter 2019.
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Comox Valley water treatment project moving forward
Construction of the new water treatment system is estimated at $110 million. The project team will now finalize project design specifications and establish a shortlist of qualified design-build teams.
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Management additions at JLR Sudbury
Matt Weaver, P.Eng., and Raimondo Cuda take on leadership roles at the firm.
