01 Jun 2026
When the schedule is the client’s top priority
Insights
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In some projects, the main challenge isn’t technical complexity. It’s the schedule. When schedules become critical, engineering teams need to shift their mindset: make decisions earlier, accept uncertainty and rely on shared performance. As such, engineering becomes a process of making choices, striking compromises and managing risks, both technical and human. Below are three key questions addressed by Hugo Careau, P.Eng., Decarbonization, and Ulric Chayer, P.Eng., Department Manager, Mechanical Engineering.
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25 Apr 2019Power and RenewablesControl risks of explosion in your plant
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Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
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22 Apr 2019Mining and MetalsWhat to do during an inspection by the Ministère de l'environnement
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David Giard, P.Eng., M.Sc.
Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineering
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19 Apr 2019Power and RenewablesCorona: a problem you should not ignore
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Samuel Gendron, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Field Services
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11 Apr 2019Power and RenewablesManaging power system harmonics for underground mines
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Stéphan Landry, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation and Apparatus
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08 Apr 2019Power and RenewablesIn Canada, as in other northern countries, both industrial and infrastructure projects must often be carried out in harsh winter conditions. Structures installed in these conditions can be subject to cyclical loads from dynamic or mobile load impacts. In this context, the right structural steel must be determined in the design phase to ensure the structure’s integrity. By choosing the right type and grade of steel, structural elements will be protected against the brittle fracture that can occur in winter. This blog post clarifies the reasons for choosing WT steel and examines the phenomenon of brittle fracture by steel. In a northern environment—apart from ductility, a basic mechanical property that enables steel to undergo significant deformation before rupturing—impact strength at low temperatures is a critical property. The steel must be resilient to brittle failure. WT steel is steel with improved toughness. This type of steel must meet specific testing requirements, based on the daily mean minimum temperature in the location where it is to be used.WT steel: When should you use it?-
Monika Rybarova, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., P.M.P.
Principal Engineer, Structural
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08 Apr 2019Power and RenewablesOptimize conception with constructability
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Vincent Hudon, P.Eng.
Department Manager, Construction
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02 Apr 2019Power and RenewablesOperational readiness and commissioning plans: the key to a successful start
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Sylvain Boily, P.Eng., M.B.A., P.M.P.
Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
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25 Mar 2019Power and RenewablesThe importance of having a strategy to manage production data
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Jean-François Beaulieu
Director, Digital Consultant
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14 Mar 2019Power and RenewablesMeeting environmental compliance and gaining social licensing
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Vincent Clément, P.Biol., RP.Bio., QAES
Senior Environmental Professional
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07 Mar 2019Power and RenewablesOptimize production ramp-up through operational readiness
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Nicolas Beauchamp, P.Eng.
Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
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28 Feb 2019Power and RenewablesBusiness analysis: an essential tool for successfully implementing your IT projects
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Julie Lessard
Senior Business Analyst, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
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25 Feb 2019Power and RenewablesStrategic asset management planning (SAMP) in major industrial electrical networks
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Pierre Girard, P.Eng.
National Practice Leader, Electrical
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22 Feb 2019Energy and Chemical ProcessesThe application of numerical modelling in efficiency-driven designs: ventilation problem
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Lyne Ricard, P.Eng.
Senior Consulting Expert, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
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21 Feb 2019Power and RenewablesOptimizing the design of penstock manifold with 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation
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21 Feb 2019Mining and MetalsThe frenetic pace of exploration programs and the tight deadlines between taking measurements and sending data to resource geologists can cause multiple database errors, which result in loss of time and money, and sometimes schedule delays. Most of these errors could have been easily identified and corrected as soon as the project started. Moreover, drilling data is essential for creating a robust geological model and for providing an unbiased estimate of mineral resources. This data must therefore be sufficiently rigorous, reliable and complete to comply with the NI 43-101 standard. Here are some examples of a few easily achievable steps to help you validate your data.How to get rid of errors in your drilling database in 25 questions
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19 Dec 2018Mining and MetalsEverything you need to know about atmospheric modelling
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David Giard, P.Eng., M.Sc.
Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineering
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18 Dec 2018Power and RenewablesWind farms: noise challenges
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12 Dec 2018Power and RenewablesAddressing pressure loss and oil leakage in Kaplan turbines and the impact on efficiency
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François St-Germain, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
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03 Dec 2018Power and RenewablesGeomatics and surveying: essential engineering tools
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Marie-France Proulx, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., P.M.P.
Senior Engineer, Earth and Infrastructure
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28 Nov 2018Mining and MetalsIndustrial, commercial and municipal engineering facilities use many types of rotating equipment. Pumping systems account for nearly 20% of the world’s energy used by electric motors and 25% to 50% of the total electrical energy used in certain industrial facilities.Using speed variation for pumps
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Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Piping
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27 Nov 2018Power and RenewablesBudgeting tips for engineering project management
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Marie Chiasson, P.Eng.
Practice Leader, Engineering Management
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02 Nov 2018Mining and MetalsThe use of 3D models and analysis in support of waste stockpile design and operations
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02 Nov 2018Mining and MetalsPractical nomograms for waste rock piles design on competent foundations
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02 Nov 2018Mining and MetalsMine waste rock storage facilities design, construction and operation as engineered structures
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02 Nov 2018Mining and MetalsAssessment of design and operating practices on the risks associated with waste rock stockpiles
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02 Nov 2018Mining and MetalsGuidance for the safe and optimized operation of waste rocks facilities
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23 Oct 2018Power and RenewablesUnderstanding, quantifying and correcting noise sources
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06 Jul 2018Power and RenewablesControl system performance: Which figures should be considered?
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Michel Ruel, P.Eng.
Expert, Process Control
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06 Jul 2018Power and RenewablesEverything you need to know about arc-flash hazard analyses
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Joel Sourceaux, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
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06 Jul 2018Power and RenewablesA comprehensive commissioning and maintenance program for electrical distribution equipment identifies factors that can cause failures and provides the means to correct them. Such a program can help identify risks that might lead to equipment failure or power outages and correct these risks at a time when their impact is minimal. Well-maintained equipment reduces production shutdowns while minimizing major failures, which in turn decreases overall operating costs. To ensure electrical equipment and devices function properly, it is essential to set up an effective commissioning, maintenance and testing program through an in-house service or through subcontracting to a private company specialized in this practice.Commissioning and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment: which approach to adopt
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Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.
Electrical Engineer
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