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June 8, 2009
The race is on to replace aging Vancouver Island bridge
In less than two years, a new double-leaf bascule bridge could replace the 85-year-old Johnson Street Bridge that spans Victoria’s busy Inner Harbour.
June 3, 2009
B.C. court ruling could impact future construction
A B.C. Supreme Court ruling that awarded damages to a Cambie street merchant for business disruption caused by Canada Line construction will have ramifications for all public works projects, if upheld.
May 18, 2009
Role of P3 procurement grows in Quebec
A recent announcement that $100 million of iron and steel will be purchased by the consortium building the 42-kilometre stretch of highway to complete the beltway project around the Island of Montreal emphasizes the growing role of P3 procurement in Quebec.
April 27, 2009
Vancouver digs deep to reduce earthquake risks
Metro Vancouver is planning on building water tunnels beneath the Fraser River and Burrard Inlet to ensure the region’s key water supply infrastructure can withstand a major earthquake.
April 27, 2009
Paving industry warms to warm-mix asphalt
A family of technologies, known collectively as warm-mix asphalt, is beginning to gain traction in the North American market.
April 20, 2009
British Columbia rolls out infrastructure spending intentions
The federal and provincial government announced that B.C. will be investing $290-million in key infrastructure projects, which includes easing the traffic bottleneck for transit buses as they approach the Lion’s Gate Bridge.
April 15, 2009
Metro Vancouver awards twin-tunnel contract to Seymour-Cap Partnership
Metro Vancouver has finalized negotiations and awarded a contract for completion of the twin tunnels component of the Seymour Capilano Filtration Project.
April 15, 2009
Albertans see red over first deficit budget in 16 years
In its first deficit budget in 16 years, the Alberta government anticipates dipping $4.7 billion into debt in an attempt to keep Albertans working through the recession.
April 13, 2009
Composite fibres set to bring change to bridge building technology
Composite materials have been with us for a long time.
April 6, 2009
CEBC honours its own at 20th Annual Gala for Engineering Excellence
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February 4, 2008
Innovative engineering makes highway upgrades possible
Innovative roadbuilding techniques are transforming a notoriously dangerous B.C. highway into an Olympic showcase.
February 4, 2008
Taking Aim
Li Li and Ben Weinhold with Pro-Tech Surveys perform some preliminary survey work near the Vancouver/Burnaby border for expansion of Highway 1.
February 4, 2008
Crane death leads to municipal road changes
The death of a crane operator two years ago in Port Burwell, Ontario has resulted in recommendations to help improve municipal road safety when heavy equipment is involved.
February 4, 2008
TransLink responsible for more than just transit
It doesn’t get the same press coverage as its more glamorous transit sister, but it is every bit as important.
February 4, 2008
Amphibious excavator used to break up river ice jam
The amphibious excavator that has been working around the clock to mitigate the impact of ice shifts and surges on the Nechako River has been loaded onto a flat bed truck to begin the long ride home.
February 4, 2008
Alberta company gets massive fine in workers death
The Provincial Court of Alberta has ordered Fitzgerald Construction (2001) Inc. to pay a total penalty in the amount of $300,000 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act as a result of the death of one of its workers.
February 4, 2008
MMM Group forms alliance for P3 transportation projects
No stranger to public-private partnerships, Thornhill, Ontario-headquartered MMM Group Ltd. has forged a strategic alliance with Chicago-based H.W. Lochner Inc. to pursue large-scale P3 transportation projects in the United States.
February 4, 2008
Road to redemption not an easy path
Development manager Michelle Mahovlich won’t soon forget the 150-metre road she built as part of an award-winning Vancouver Island remediation project just outside Victoria.
February 4, 2008
Highway contractor ratifies deal with 135 employees
The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union ratified a new contract with highways contractor Emil Anderson Maintenance (EAM) in the Fraser Valley service region last month.
February 4, 2008
Roads used in effort to stop river from flooding
The construction of a temporary raised roadway has been completed along the Nechako River, as part of the main flood prevention system for the city of Prince George.
February 4, 2008
Koreans learning to operate heavy equipment
Do you know anybody who can slice sushi with a construction excavator? Kent Orrock does.
February 4, 2008
Ontario training facility picks up $1.7 million in provincial funding
The Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) campus in Morrisburg has been awarded $1.7 million from the provincial government to buy new equipment and expand training opportunities for heavy equipment operators.
February 4, 2008
Cariboo Connector program proceeding at cautious pace
Work on the Cariboo Connector, a $2 billion program announced in 2005 aimed at twinning Highway 97 from Cache Creek to Prince George, is not going fast enough for some northern communities.
February 4, 2008
Cutting Deep
An employee with Tyam Construction Ltd. cuts into Cambie Street in Vancouver as part of the ongoing construction of the Canada Line rapid transit expansion project.
February 4, 2008
B.C. quarry deaths spur safety program
The B.C. government has released a practical guidebook to help promote safety in aggregate mining operations, after the death of four workers in 2007.
February 4, 2008
Port Coquitlam overpass overcomes challenges
A new overpass in Port Coquitlam will address long standing traffic issues, but not without significant engineering and construction challenges.
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