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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.
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.
