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Yukon plans the future of the Dawson City ice bridge
The Yukon River in Dawson City has not frozen over for the past two winters, and last January spray technology was used in an attempt to induce ice formation but was unsuccessful.
Stantec acquiring Australia’s Wood & Grieve Engineers
WGE is a buildings engineering-focused company providing structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics engineering, and a broad range of related specialty services with offices in Albany, Busselton, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.
Saskatchewan expanding program for customers to sell back power
Every year, the program will accept up to 10 MW of renewable generation, like solar, and 25 MW of carbon neutral non-renewable generation, such as flare gas.
Saskatoon Celebrates Two Bridge Openings
The three orders of government funded the $238.8 million Bridging to Tomorrow Project which included the new Chief Mistawasis Bridge and the revamped Traffic Bridge.
New Oakville Community Centre Completed
The 65,000-sq.-ft., $37-million project is one of the first in Canada for a municipal client using the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model.
The Stack, a 36-storey office tower rising in Vancouver
The tower, part of the Net Zero Carbon pilot, is targeting LEED Platinum and will become the tallest commercial tower in downtown Vancouver.
IBI Group designs third tower for M City in Mississauga
M3 will be 81 stories, making it the tallest tower in Mississauga and one of the tallest buildings in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Gordie Howe Bridge project valued at $5.7B
Bridging North America has presented a 74-month construction schedule to complete the four components of the project with the bridge expected to be in service by the end of 2024.
Gryphon International Engineering rebrands as CHA Canada
Gryphon has been operating as a subsidiary of New York-based CHA Consulting, Inc. since being acquired in 2011.
City of Regina Greenlights Curbside Organic Waste Pilot Project
The City claims that organic waste makes up about 50% of residential waste and is a resource that can be used to make valuable products like nutrient-rich compost and energy.
New book released: Canadian Energy Efficiency Outlook
The book aims to outline the different environments that support energy efficiency development across our diverse provinces and territories, as well as at the national level.
Daniel Farmer joins Mott MacDonald as VP for power generation
“Power generation, especially through renewable energy, is an increasingly important part of the engineering services we offer.”
Canada investing $20M in Toronto-based Global Infrastructure Hub
The new Toronto location will be the first Global Infrastructure Hub outside of Australia.
City of Peterborough to convert 7,205 streetlights to LED
The City expects the conversion to Smart technology LED fixtures will reduce annual electricity costs by 54% or by $650,000, reduce maintenance costs by 80% or by $187,000 and reduce its annual electricity consumption for streetlights by 70% or by 3.6 million kilowatt hours.
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Concordia names Engineering School after Gina Cody following $15M donation
The Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science is the first engineering faculty in Canada — and one of the first internationally — to be named after a woman.
Chandos to build Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre
Chandos is the managing partner of the joint venture which includes Bird Construction and Sullivan Construction, and the firm will also look for opportunities for members of the local supply chain in the Ottawa Valley.
Kwispaa LNG Project Making Progress
A contract has been signed with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the front-end engineering and design of two At-Shore LNG hulls for the proposed liquefied natural gas export facility located at Sarita Bay on Vancouver Island.
ACEC-Sask Organizes Tour of new Regina ByPass
The Bypass project consists of over 60km of new four-lane highway, 20km of highway rehabilitation, extensive service roads, 12 interchanges, 33 new bridges, 8 railway grade separations, drainage systems, and an Intelligent Transportation System.
New Board announced for Consulting Engineers of Ontario
Jeremy Carkner of Morrison Hershfield takes on the role of Chair, and Karen Freund of Jacobs is elected to replace colleague Peter Mallory’s position on the Board.
McElhanney Wins International FIDIC Award
The Western Canadian-based consulting engineering firm was recognized for the Veer Kunwar Singh Bridge project in India; it was the only Canadian firm to receive a project award at the 2018 Awards ceremony.
TaylorMade’s new Canadian Headquarters Includes Golf Labs
Ware Malcomb’s role was prime consultant, managing mechanical and electrical engineering consultant services while also providing interior architecture & design services.
Funding Announced for Yukon Water and Solar Projects
In total over $16 million combined from the federal and community governments will be used for three infrastructure projects across the Territory.
Call for Entries: Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards
The entry process for the 17th annual Awards opens September 19, with the deadline for Notices of Intent being October 12.
Excellence will be Recognized at the Ontario Professional Engineers Awards Gala
This year’s Gala will honour 11 engineers with awards while also celebrating diversity and inclusion in the engineering profession.
Manitoba Partnering with Private Sector in Downtown Winnipeg Development
Up to $11.95 million in tax increment financing (TIF) will be provided to support the development of the True North Square public plaza, an area that will include green space, a water feature and programmable space.
Vancouver Transit secures $3B in Government Funding
The Broadway Subway project with 5km of underground travel and the 10.5km Surrey LRT project will now move forward to the procurement stages.
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Construction Begins on New Vancouver North Shore Wastewater Plant
The LEED Gold facility is being designed to meet the latest seismic standards, be resilient to future sea level rise and provide a treatment process based on best practices for wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
Feds funding a small-scale smart grid project in Calgary
The project will see power from solar photovoltaics on customer property integrated back into Calgary’s electricity grid.
Wood wins Metrolinx contract to expand commuter rail to Niagara Region
Weekday rail service to the Niagara Region is anticipated in 2021, with service to Niagara Falls by 2023.
Infrastructure Minister to speak at ACEC National Conference
Conference delegates travelling to Ottawa will also be invited to attend a private parliamentary tour that will start in the new Parliament Hill Visitor Welcome Centre.
