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JLR acquires PES
J.L. Richards & Associates (JLR), which provides engineering, architecture, planning and project management services from seven offices across Ontario, has acquired Porcupine Engineering Services (PES), a multidisciplinary firm based in Timmins. The acquisition is intended to diversify JLR’s servers for…
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Infrastructure Canada supports expansion of Edmonton’s science centre
Infrastructure Canada recently promised funding, through its community, culture and recreation stream, to support the Aurora project, a renovation and expansion project for Telus World of Science Edmonton. Specifically, $8.65 million in new funding will go toward the $23.4-million fourth…
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First-of-its-kind stainless steel bridge built in Toronto
On Oct. 1, the Garrison Crossing stainless steel bridge—reportedly the first of its kind in Canada—was officially opened in downtown Toronto. Pedelta, a consulting engineering firm specializing in bridges, worked with DTAH, an architectural firm, and other companies to design…
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Navigant Research forecasts global building stock growth to 2028
A new report by Navigant Research estimates the total global building stock will grow from 165.8 billion m2 in 2019 to 184.7 billion m2 in 2028, with the highest rates of growth to occur in developing regions, including Asia-Pacific (APAC),…
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Nova Scotia funds municipal infrastructure for water, wastewater and flood risk projects
Nova Scotia’s government announced yesterday eight communities across will receive more than $922,000 for water-related infrastructure projects, through the provincial capital assistance program. Among these projects, the government has earmarked: – $406,716 to improve municipal water supplies and conduct testing…
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Hydro-Quebec celebrates 50th anniversary of Daniel-Johnson Dam
Today, Hydro-Quebec commemorated the 50th anniversary of the world’s highest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam, the Daniel-Johnson Dam on the Manicouagan River, calling it an iconic symbol of modern Quebec and of hydropower. Sitting 214 km north of Baie-Comeau, the dam comprises 13…
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Peter Saunders joins Canadian Consulting Engineer as editor
Peter Saunders (pictured below) has joined Canadian Consulting Engineer as editor. He succeeds Doug Picklyk, who is stepping into the role of editor for two other magazines within the Annex Business Media family. Saunders has previously worked on magazines for…
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ASHRAE prepares new net-zero HQ
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is undertaking a US$15.7-million renovation of the building that will become its new global headquarters (HQ), with the goal of achieving—and showcasing—net-zero energy efficiency. The 67,000-square-foot, 1970s-era commercial office building…
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ACEC hires new manager of finance and administration
Michael Courtright has joined the national office for Canada’s Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) as manager of finance and administration. He succeeds Jean-Marc Carrière, vice-president (VP) of finance and administration, who is retiring after more than 21 years of…
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CanBIM considers technology’s role in affordable housing
On Sept. 25 and 26, CanBIM held a regional event at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, focusing on what is certain a timely theme for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA): addressing the affordable housing crisis through digital innovation and technology. The…
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B.C.’s Step Code helps drive $3.3-billion energy-efficiency market
A recent Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) study suggests communities across British Columbia that are using the new BC Energy Step Code—which allows them to require builders to exceed minimum legal requirements for energy efficiency—are helping drive a $3.3-billion market for…
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Infrastructure Ontario releases Market Update
The total estimated capital costs of the projects on the pipeline, including projects in pre-transaction and the transaction phase, is over $65 billion.
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Convergent deploys electricity storage systems at Shell facilities in Ontario
The first two projects are in Sarnia and Brockville.
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Sun Life Building in Montreal awarded LEED Platinum
It becomes the first century-old building in North America to obtain triple Platinum certification having already earned BOMA BEST Platinum certification and WIRED Platinum certification.
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New book highlights BIM for Airports
The book details how Building Information Modelling is being deployed in the planning, design, construction and future operation of the Istanbul New Airport
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City of Ottawa tunneling for combined sewage storage tunnels complete
The tunnels are 4.4km and 1.6km long respectively and 3m in diameter each, adding 43,600 cubic-metres of storage.
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CEO announces new slate of Directors
Consulting Engineers of Ontario held its annual general meeting on September 13th, and Christine Hill of Cole Engineering Group will serve as Board Chair for a second year running.
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Hatch acquires Upside Engineering
Operating since 1989, Calgary-based Upside is an intermediate-sized firm offering engineering, design, procurement and project management services to the energy sector.
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Canadian firms honoured at International Consulting Engineering Gala
The FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) 2019 Awards Ceremony & Gala in Mexico City honoured two Canadian projects and ACEC-Canada for its annual post-Awards advocacy campaign.
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Funding announced for rural and northern Ontario bridge projects
The projects include the rehabilitation of a bridge in Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation community and a replacement for the collapsed Port Bruce Bridge in Elgin County.
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Feds invest in Winnipeg Airport’s Cargo Capacity
The construction of a 13,000 square-metre cargo logistics facility will include space for cold storage and perishable commodities, live animal handling and more.
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Suncor Energy building power cogeneration at its Oil Sands Base Plant
The $1.4 billion natural gas powered cogeneration project will provide steam generation required for Suncor’s extraction and upgrading operations and generate 800 megawatts (MW) of power.
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IoT is a Hot Topic in Cybercriminal Underground
A new report from Trend Micro Research finds cybercriminals around the world are actively discussing how to compromise connected devices.
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Water resources investments in Saskatchewan
Funding announced for two water and wastewater projects serving nine communities in Northern Saskatchewan, along with 11 other projects which in total will benefit some 20 communities.
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ASHRAE announces 2019-20 Society Scholarship Recipients
Two Canadians were named among the 33 scholarship recipients—congratulations to Issac Golumbia, University of Victoria, and Matthew Woods, Carleton University.
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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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Construction begins on new NWT all-season highway
The Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road is a new 97km gravel road that is expected to take up to three years to complete.
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Infrastructure Bank advising on NWT Hydro project
Once operational, the new 60 MW Taltson generating station has the potential to eliminate an estimated 240,000 tonnes of green house gas emissions annually.
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Northwestern Alberta building country’s first commercial-scale geothermal facility
The project is being led by Edmonton-based Terrapin Geothermics in partnership with the municipal district of Greenview and PCL Construction.
