Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Digging Deeper
A new organization for Canada’s underground technology sector Many of the services communities rely on—including water, sewer, stormwater, and telecommunications—involve underground infrastructure. At the…
Going Green: Harnessing green energy to achieve net-zero
As Canada sets out on a transformative journey to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, we need a powerful boost from wind energy, solar energy,…
Women in asset management
Engineering and asset management used to be fields dominated by men. That of course is no longer the reality, but as more women continue to…
Strengthening Canada’s supply chain through its ports
Canada will see significant investment in port infrastructure over the coming decade, as efforts will continue to expand port capacity at several of the country’s…
Permit expands testing area for Fort Nelson First Nation geothermal project
The province of British Columbia has awarded a second geothermal permit to Fort Nelson First Nation to advance development of the Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal project…
Recycled Roads
Durham Region pilots road reconstruction using recycled materials. The principles of “rethink, reduce and reuse,” have been around a long time, but new takes on…
Driving the next wave of public transit expansion
Public transit is the backbone of livable cities. Better transit means less congestion, faster commutes, more convenience, higher productivity, and lower emissions. Simply put public…
Vancouver City Council approves Broadway Subway Plan
Neighbourhoods along Broadway have a new roadmap for the future after Vancouver City Council approved the Broadway Plan, providing a 30-year framework that will integrate…
How can we make Canada’s infrastructure more resilient?
Situation Critical Climate change impacts could leave Canadians physically and financially under water as a warming and increasingly volatile climate damages public and private infrastructure.…
IPD aims to increase efficiency, while reducing waste and disputes
The integrated project delivery (IPD) model has been around for close to two decades and, while it began in the United States, it’s slowly picking…
$1.7M contract awarded for accessibility work project at LaSalle cultural centre
Arrondissement de LaSalle has given the green light to a major work project to improve universal accessibility at the Centre culturel et communautaire Henri-Lemieux. With…
As electric vehicle use increases, charging infrastructure will need to keep up
The introduction of new, more affordable, electric vehicle (EV) models has many Canadians seriously considering making the leap to electric. The vehicles are ready, but…
Centennial College’s A Block Expansion Project achieves zero carbon certification.
The Centennial College A Block Expansion Project is looking to be one of the first mass timber, net-zero carbon post secondary education facilities, and was…
Water Infrastructure: One Size Does Not Fit All
For ReNew Canada’s recent Linear Water Infrastructure survey, engineers, and consultants from across the country weighed in to provide expert perspective on renewal options—mainly rehabilitation…
Nuclear technology has a role to play in fighting climate change
Climate change was one of the biggest topics of discussion during the recent federal election and many believe the government should invest in clean energy…
Group shares vision for improved transportation in Vancouver
A partnership between the District of West Vancouver, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and səlililw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) —…
Build more highways, says group to Ontario government
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is recommending the Ontario Government build more highways to meet the growing demand courtesy of exploding population and employment…
Quebec bridges incorporate recovered glass from wine bottles
The Ville de Montréal, Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) and Chaire SAQ de valorisation du verre dans les matériaux at the Université de Sherbrooke…
Ten Mile Slide stabilization complete on B.C.’s Hwy. 99
Slope stabilization at Ten Mile Slide on Highway 99 is complete, improving the long-term safety and reliability for people travelling the highway northeast of Lillooet.…
Infrastructure impact on the environment should be more of a priority: survey
In the lead-up to COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, an average of 51% across the 28 counties feel that it is right to…
Vancouver initiates termination process for contract on North Shore WWTP
Metro Vancouver provided a letter to Acciona Wastewater Solutions LP with notice of default and Metro Vancouver’s intent to terminate the contract for them…
Ontario investing $9.8M for a new hospital for Windsor-Essex
The Ontario government announced it is investing $9.8 million to support planning for a new state-of-the-art acute care hospital in Windsor and Essex County. “Our…
Manitoba supports green economic recovery and climate adaption
The Manitoba government is awarding $1 million in grants from the Conservation and Climate Fund to nine organizations for green projects throughout the province, announced…
Shipbuilding: Turning the Tide
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is driving a renaissance in Canada’s shipbuilding industry. By Carroll McCormick Fueled by federal government contracts to replace the Royal Canadian…