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ACEC-NB hands out Engineering Excellence Awards

Consulting engineering firms were honoured for a range of projects across New Brunswick in this, the program’s 23rd year.


UL celebrates 100 years in Canada

In recent years, the safety-focused organization has expanded into building envelope testing in Montreal and Toronto.


Government Conference Centre rehabilitated to house Senate

John G. Cooke & Associates balanced the conservation of a heritage structure in one of Ottawa’s busiest intersections with a significant seismic upgrade.


VIDEO: A look back and ahead

COVID-19 changed 2020 for everyone, including Canada's consulting engineers. Hereâ??s our summary of the year and a sneak peek at 2021.
 
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AE designs Dawson City’s new water treatment plant

Associated Engineering (AE) equipped the facility with the largest municipal cartridge filtration system anywhere in Western Canada. » Read more

Hatch expands Vaudreuil Works alumina refinery’s capacity

Rio Tinto sought an alternative to closing the refinery in 2022. Hatch responded with the industry’s most environmentally friendly technology to date. » Read more

Toronto bridges use duplex stainless steel for durability

Pedelta made the unusual decision to specify stainless steel for the entire two-bridge structure of Garrison Crossing, which is designed to last at least 75 years. » Read more
 
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Victaulic adds further BIM support

The pipe joining system manufacturer bolstered its suite of MEP software offerings ahead of the Autodesk University (AU) 2020 conference. » Read more

AirCore Bridge combines lighting and acoustics

Focal Point’s integrated acoustic ceiling system is intended to help specifiers configure architectural spaces for optimal sound management and lighting. » Read more

Festo lends a robotic helping hand

The Bionic Mobile Assistant combines a pneumatic gripper with an electric robot arm and a ‘ballbot’ for 360-degree mobility. » Read more
 
 
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ASHRAE Winter Conference

February 9-11
Location: Virtual
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PM Springfest

April 8
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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Retrofit Canada Conference

May 12-13
Location: Vancouver
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