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Wood wins Metrolinx contract to expand commuter rail to Niagara Region

Weekday rail service to the Niagara Region is anticipated in 2021, with service to Niagara Falls by 2023.


Construction Begins on New Vancouver North Shore Wastewater Plant

The LEED Gold facility is being designed to meet the latest seismic standards, be resilient to future sea level rise and provide a treatment process based on best practices for wastewater treatment and resource recovery.


SNC-Lavalin forms joint-venture company with ABB

The new company, Linxon, will undertake turnkey electrical AC substation projects related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions.
 
 
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Updates 
 

Infrastructure Minister to speak at ACEC National Conference

Conference delegates travelling to Ottawa will also be invited to attend a private parliamentary tour that will start in the new Parliament Hill Visitor Welcome Centre. » Read more

Feds funding a small-scale smart grid project in Calgary

The project will see power from solar photovoltaics on customer property integrated back into Calgary's electricity grid. » Read more

Accessibility Along the Trillium Line

Meeting and exceeding established codes for barrier-free access to Ottawa's transit system. » Read more
 
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2018 Canadian Building Envelope Technology Symposium

September 13-14, 2018
Location: Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale
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Consulting Engineers of Ontario: AGM & Golf Tournament

September 14, 2018
Location: Blue Springs Golf Club, Acton
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CanBIM Regional Session – Toronto

September 19-20
Location: Toronto
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ACEC National Leadership Conference 2018

October 21-23, 2018
Location: Delta Ottawa City Centre
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