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May 14, 2012

Aboriginal-owned engineering firm launches in B.C.

A new Aboriginal company called Embark Engineering was formed recently in Prince Rupert, B.C. by the Lax Kw'alaams Band and Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (KWL) consulting engineers.

May 14, 2012

Run of river projects set to augment B.C.'s power grid

About seventy nine run of river (ROR) power projects are either planned, under construction or built in British Columbia.

May 7, 2012

Omicron works to restore operations after water leak at Bentall building

An integrated design and construction firm in downtown Vancouver, B.C. had to temporarily shut down operations, after a water leak in an office tower closed large parts of the building and caused extensive damage.

April 23, 2012

Saskatoon undertakes major expansion of water reservoir system

Seeking to increase water storage capacity during peak summer months, the City of Saskatoon has started work on a major expansion of its water reservoir system that will take two years to complete.

April 23, 2012

Canadian technologies enable industry to treat liquid waste

As the number of industrial plants in Canada and the rest of the world increase, so does the volume of liquid waste that needs to be treated before being discharged safely.

April 23, 2012

Replacement work commences on hydro electric turbines

BC Hydro will soon start replacing the first of five turbines at the Gordon M. Shrum (GMS) generating station, with the largest turbine project award costing $247 million.

April 23, 2012

Expandable water treatment plant takes shape in Fort McMurray

The innovation behind a new water treatment facility in Fort McMurray, Alberta, has engineering firms suggesting the design for other communities.

March 26, 2012

In the Trenches on Prince Edward Street

City of Vancouver construction crews working on Prince Edward Street are twinning and replacing a 100 year old sewer line with two new systems.

February 22, 2012

Concrete additives speed Saskatchewan tower construction

Regina-based Cindercrete is using various concrete additives throughout Saskatchewan's varied seasons to make the concrete for the $100 million Mosaic Tower.

February 20, 2012

Crushed concrete and asphalt are the new gravel pits

It has been a good winter in Saskatchewan to crush concrete, says a project engineer with PSI Technologies in Saskatoon.

May 1, 2010

PTI Group earns kudos for modular wastewater treatment facility

The Modular Building Institute recently recognized Edmonton-based PTI Group, a supplier of remote site services to resource industries, with its Award of Distinction.

May 1, 2010

Campbell River tackles water and sewer upgrades

The city of Campbell River, B.C. is meeting challenges head-on for road, sewer and watermain upgrades along a 900-meter stretch of Highway 19A.

May 1, 2010

Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association seeks award nominations

The Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association is soliciting nominations for the Gerald B. Samuel – Operator of the Year award.

May 1, 2010

Twin tunnel work for Seymour Capilano Filtration Project resumes

Work on the twin tunnels component of the Seymour Capilano Filtration Project is back on track, after a new contract was awarded for construction last year.

May 1, 2010

B.C. Water and Waste Association set to host annual conference

The British Columbia Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) is holding its annual conference and trade show from May 1 to May 5.

May 1, 2010

Red Deer ring road project includes wastewater upgrades

Phase 1 of the estimated $100 million North Highway Connector (NHC) project will include $36 million in wastewater infrastructure.

May 1, 2010

Dayton & Knight Ltd. wins award for world’s longest ocean discharge pipe

North Vancouver’s Dayton & Knight Ltd.’s engineering expertise on creating North America’s longest and deepest ocean discharge pipe, has won the firm a fifth international award.

May 1, 2010

Alberta town uses trenchless system for manhole rehabilitation

When it came time to rehabilitate a number of aging manholes in a small community north of Edmonton, the town decided to use a trenchless system that saved both time, money and the aggravation of torn up streets.