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Arup welcomes four principals in North America
The sole Canadian representative is Zoran Markovic, P.Eng., leader of the buildings practice in Arup Canada.
ACEC-SK names new chair and board members
Bryce Hunter, P.Eng. becomes chair of the board of directors, replacing Paul Walsh, P.Eng.
Champlain Bridge project earns Envision Platinum
This distinction is the first awarded in Quebec for infrastructure on the scale of the new bridge, and the first in Canada to be awarded for a bridge project.
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Team announced for Montreal’s Saint Joseph’s Oratory development project
Architects, Atelier TAG and Architecture49, lead the development team that includes SDK et associés Inc. (structural engineers) and Stantec (electrical/mechanical engineers).
Researchers study impacts of climate change on wind energy potential
With power purchase agreements of wind farms set to expire between now and the end of the next decade, the wind industry is poised to potentially undergo large-scale repowering of its wind farms.
16th Grands Prix du Québec
Some 300 industry professionals were on hand for the presentation of 12 awards, with the top prize—the Visionary Award—going to Stantec.
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Feds introduce Climate Lens for infrastructure projects
The environmental and climate change impacts of a project will be assessed when making new public infrastructure investments.
Entuitive hosts annual City Vision event
Keynote speaker Christopher Glaisek, senior vice president planning and design at Waterfront Toronto, shared his perspective on the future of cities.
Feds announce 20 finalists of the Smart Cities Challenge
Each finalist receives a grant of $250,000 to develop their final proposals that outline all design, planning, privacy, data protection and project management components.
Vancouver drafts 4-year $2.6B infrastructure plan
The city’s proposed 2019-2022 Capital Plan includes investments to support much needed renewal of aging assets, along with investments in new infrastructure and amenities.
Law professor questions proposed Impact Assessment Act
Under the new statute, which is now back in the House of Commons for third and final reading, the federal cabinet and the environment minister retain the power to approve or reject projects regardless of an assessment’s findings, meaning the process will remain highly political.
SNC-Lavalin settles class actions brought in 2012
The company has contributed $88 million to a settlement of both class actions.
Pinchin appoints Lis Wigmore to Board
Wigmore is presently a consultant with Hillsdale Investment Management, a Canadian partner-owned investment boutique managing over $2 billion for Institutional and Private Wealth investors.
Engineers Canada honours Excellence at Saskatoon event
Among eight recipients, Stantec is recognized for its work on the four-year $330-million Iqaluit International Airport upgrade project.
Feds spending $32.5M on wastewater project in Samson Cree Nation
Located about 100km south of Edmonton, plant upgrades will include a new pumping station for wastewater collection and treatment.
Powell River, B.C., decides on route and design for wastewater treatment facility
In August 2017, the city hired Associated Engineering to do the pre-design and detailed design of the new plant.
Will self-driving cars be safer for roadways?
New report examines impact of automated vehicles on road safety and cyber-security vulnerabilities.
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RJC Engineers tops Canstruction Toronto Event
With 19 entries, this year 52,165 pounds of non-perishable food was donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Edmonton library receives additional government funding
The total cost of the Stanley A. Milner Library renovation is $84.5 million.
Canada launches new fund to support environmental infrastructure
The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund will support large-scale infrastructure projects with a minimum cost of $20 million like diversion channels, wetland restorations, wildfire barriers and setback levees.
Transport Canada spending $35M on Nunavut airports
Projects involve the design and construction of high efficiency building systems at northern airports to reduce the carbon footprint of the operations.
Canada investing in next-gen Smart Grid tech research
The goal of the project is to develop and implement technology to integrate new sources of clean energy without compromising the stability and reliability of our grids.
PEI and Feds investing in safe roadways
The federal government is contributing more than $1.1 million through the New Building Canada Fund.
Infrastructure support for the Port of Vancouver
The federal government has announced a major investment of $55.8 million for four projects led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
IBI Group pivots to become “technology-driven design firm”
The firm is also launching the Smart City Sandbox, a technology incubator focused on bringing innovative new products and systems to urban environments.
Reassessing environmental assessment law: UBC researchers
Our proposal is that the regulators should select the consultants that do the assessment so they are independent from the project’s proponents, but the proponents should still foot the bill.
Feds funding road infrastructure around Port of Montreal
A road link will be created between the port and the Trans-Canada highway.
Kelowna water works gets go ahead
The Kelowna Integrated Water Project – Phase 1 receives City funding to proceed.
Saskatchewan Water Security Agency investing $43.5M in infrastructure
A record spending amount for the year, it will ensure 69 dams and 130km of conveyance channels operate reliably and safely.
Eco Jam Rocks Toronto
Held annually since 2013, Eco Jam has led to the planting of more than 10,000 trees across Ontario.
