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AI for water treatment plants: U of Waterloo research
The goal is an AI system to continuously monitor water flowing through a microscope for a wide range of contaminants and microorganisms.
DIALOG and the Conference Board of Canada release The Community Wellbeing Framework
“By having a framework upon which our industry can define and evaluate the built environment’s contributions to community wellbeing, it empowers conversations toward a shared vision and actionable decision-making.”
Ware Malcomb names David Newson as engineering manager
In this role Newson is responsible for the overall growth and management of Ware Malcomb’s civil engineering services across the Canadian market.
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B.C. releases RFQ for Pattullo Bridge Replacement and announces new hiring practices for infrastructure construction
Through the new Community Benefits Agreement framework a diverse and qualified workforce will be supplied for select major public infrastructure projects through a newly created Crown corporation, BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
Ontario cancelling 758 renewable energy contracts
All of the cancelled projects have not reached project development milestones.
B.C. installing 11 more electric vehicle charging stations
British Columbia has more than 1,300 Level 2 charging stations, and 64 DC fast-charging sites, installed or in the process of completion.
Smith + Andersen welcomes three new principals
The new principals are all in Toronto, two members of the mechanical team (Bram Atlin and Tony Spina) and one with the electrical team (James Back).
ASCE publishes new manual for Monitoring Dam Performance
The new 440-page hard cover manual of practice delves into embankment, concrete, and other types of dams.
B.C. installing new variable speed limit system
The installation of the province’s first congestion preventing variable speed limit system has begun on Highway 1 and is expected to be operational in summer 2019.
JLR adds sustainable energy services
The firm’s new Ottawa-based Innovative Energy Group is made up of a team of five members who were previously with Leidos Canada.
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Bridging North America group selected for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project
The cable-stayed designed bridge will have the longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge in North America at 853 metres.
B.C. Government issues 2018 remediation report
The province’s Crown Contaminated Sites Program, established in 2003, has investigated a total of 87 sites, which includes 19 sites where remediation is complete and 15 where investigation and remediation are ongoing.
IBI Group launches asset management platform
The increased focus on providing additional solutions for the assets they design, creating additional revenue streams for the firm, is part of IBI’s new strategic direction.
UBC Researchers: Bacteria-powered solar cell converts light to energy
This innovation could be a step toward wider adoption of solar power in places like British Columbia and parts of northern Europe where overcast skies are common.
Stantec scores major contract with U.S. Federal Highway Administration
The US$7.2 million five-year program will help highway agencies determine why some pavements outperform others.
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City of Prince George, B.C., installs section of “Solar Road”
The photovoltaic panels are fixed directly onto pavement with no need to destroy and rebuild existing roadworks.
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.
Wood partners with Heriot-Watt University on solar PV research project
The partnership aims to measure the performance of leading-edge solar PV technologies such as bifacial panels, which deliver enhanced production and reduce the cost of energy.
Feds commit $102.5M to bridge and all-weather road development in NWT
Phases of the Mackenzie Valley Highway project include a bridge over Great Bear River and all-weather road construction.
AECOM hires Marc Devlin as region executive in Canada
Devlin joins AECOM from SNC-Lavalin Group where he was senior vice president and led a group specializing in providing operation and maintenance expertise to rail and transit, roads and infrastructure and power generation business sectors.
SNC-Lavalin awarded global framework agreement by BP wells
The agreement builds on existing engineering services to projects already held by Atkins.
Montreal releases resilience strategy
“We are gathering the tools to improve our response to shocking events such as natural disasters, tragedies, terrorist attacks, or situations likely to weaken our city, such as an aging population, social exclusion, poverty and aging infrastructures” – Valérie Plante
Stantec appoints Brian Yates to leadership role in B.C.
Previously vice president environment & geosciences at SNC-Lavalin, Yates brings more than 26 years of experience in leading large-scale environmental assessments and consultation efforts.
Canadians honoured at 2018 ASHRAE Conference
Among Canadian winners, Michael Roth, Ph.D., P.Eng. received the Crosby Field Award for his paper “Updating the ASHRAE Climate Design Data for 2017,” judged to be the best paper presented before the Society.
New Brunswick investing in new lift bridge
The current bridge, constructed in 1959, links the island of Lamèque to the mainland. Construction on the new bridge will begin in 2022.
Transportation associations holding joint conference in 2019
The Transportation Association of Canada and the Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada will host the new conference in Halifax September 22 to 25, 2019.
Alberta’s first LEED v4 project: WSP Calgary’s office fit out
WSP has achieved, or is predicted to achieve, strong results for energy and water efficiency, and waste diversion in its new office space.
Funding for flood control outlets on Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin announced
The project consists of building two approximately 23km-long diversion channels as well as building two bridges and water control structures, a 24-kilovolt distribution line, and adjusting surrounding highway infrastructure.
WSP Canada seeking new CEO
Hugo Blasutta, president and CEO of WSP in Canada, will leave the corporation at the end of the year.
Aecon, AECOM and SNC-Lavalin JV awarded Bruce Power contract
The fuel channel and feeder replacement contract is valued at $475 million.
