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Feds list engineering among essential services during COVID-19 crisis

This month, the federal minister of public safety and emergency preparedness released a new, non-binding, advisory document.


Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO and board chair step down

Pierre Lavallée and Janice Fukakusa served as the federal crown corporation’s founding CEO and board chair, respectively.


Bird Construction marks 100th anniversary

Hubert John Bird co-founded the company in Moose Jaw, Sask., after returning from the First World War as a captain in the Canadian Engineers.
 
Updates 
 

CCA supports keeping health-compliant federal construction sites open

A recent decision applies to projects that involve defence, security, infrastructure and the administration of justice and government. » Read more

Dillon Consulting names new president

Shayne Giles, P.Eng., has taken on increasing levels of leadership responsibility at Dillon Consulting since he became a partner in 2015. » Read more

How standard CCDC/CCA clauses address COVID-19

Gerry Argento of Miller Thomson LLP discusses the construction industry's force majeure clauses and stop work orders in relation to the pandemic across Canada. » Read more

HDR promotes Tara Erwin to lead transportation teams in Eastern Canada

She has 16 years’ experience with the firm in areas like intelligent transportation systems (ITSs), municipal design, asset management and consultation. » Read more
 
PRODUCTS 
 

PKS air-to-air heat exchangers create closed passive loop system

The thermodynamic properties of the PKS refrigerant cause it to move through the coils without a compressor, saving energy as it cools electrical enclosures. » Read more

ASCE standard helps estimate hydraulic properties of groundwater systems

The new standard seeks to enhance the probabilistic and empirical characterization of saturated hydraulic conductivity (Kstat), a key groundwater parameter. » Read more

Festo introduces VAEM valve controller for multi-head liquid dispensing

The compact solenoid valve controller is designed for micro-dispensing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory applications. » Read more
 
EVENTS CALENDAR 
 
Canadian Green Building Council

Canadian Steel Conference

September 28
Location: Fairmont Winnipeg Hotel
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Engineering Employment Event (E3)

September 30
Location: Toronto
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FGIA Fall Conference

October 5-8
Location: Le Westin Montreal
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CCPPP Annual Conference

November 9-10
Location: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
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The Buildings Show

December 2-4
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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ASHRAE Winter Conference

January 23-27
Location: Chicago, Ill.
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AHR Expo

January 25-27
Location: Chicago, Ill.
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Canadian Concrete Expo

February 11-12
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
» Read more