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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11 Jul 2025Power and RenewablesFrom delivery to decommissioning: a strategic look at comprehensive testing for electrical assets
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Shanon Lo, P.Eng.
Engineer, Studies & Field Testing
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09 Jul 2025Mining and MetalsHow to improve paste backfill plant performance: five applicable fixes
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Jacob Landriault P.Eng., PMP
Senior Engineer, Mining and Geology
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03 Jul 2025Mining and MetalsUnderground mine piping systems
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25 Jun 2025Power and RenewablesBuilding Canada’s Energy Future Through Smart Integration
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18 Jun 2025Energy and Chemical ProcessesBuilding industrial resilience through the circular economy
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Joe Nava, P.Eng.
Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
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05 Jun 2025Working in an environment while restoring it. Not only is it possible—it’s essential.
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28 May 2025Mining and MetalsPeople are driving force behind the mining transformation
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20 May 2025Mining and MetalsA holistic approach to mine digitalization for strategic success
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15 May 2025The technical risks of process commercialization
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Benoit Desjardins, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
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15 Apr 2025Power and RenewablesPiping systems are the most efficient and widely used means of transporting various fluids. Throughout its service life, piping must withstand numerous loads, including pressure, its own weight, thermal expansion, wind and seismic loads. The piping design process involves several steps, including stress analysis. This step is crucial to ensuring the system operates reliably under normal operating conditions. It also helps identify necessary adjustments, such as adding supports or expansion joints. Previously, pipe stress analysis required lengthy and complex calculations, but advances in computing power have made the process more accessible. However, generating results more easily doesn’t automatically guarantee their accuracy. Piping design engineers rely on practical experience and a deep understanding of the issues associated with piping stresses, such as vibrations, thermal expansion, material fatigue, etc. This critical stage in the piping system design process should therefore be entrusted to a qualified professional.Pipe stress analysis -
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14 Apr 2025Mining and MetalsMine Electrification in Canada: An Industry in Transition
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Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
Director, Mining and Metals
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08 Apr 2025Mining and MetalsMining Asset Optimization: Results, Case Studies & Lessons Learned (Part 3)
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Kevin Provencher, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical & AIT
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25 Mar 2025Mining and MetalsAction levers for building a more resilient and sustainable mining industry
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Bahareh Asi, P.Eng., M.Eng.
National Practice Leader, Geology, Mining and Process
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04 Mar 2025Mining and MetalsPassive treatment of acid mine drainage water: a sustainable solution
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25 Feb 2025Mining and MetalsMeasuring and optimizing asset performance are a must in the mining and metals industry. Faced with the pressure to extend equipment lifespan, improve overall performance and the need to remain competitive, companies must revisit and adapt their strategies to align their operations with best practices. This series of three publications will present three strategic elements to optimize asset performance and improve operational efficiency: 1. Data governance for performance indicators (KPIs) 2. Equipment downtime management 3. Adoption of new technologies We’ll also explore the key steps required for success and highlight the risks of inaction.Methods and Tools for Mining Asset Optimization: Practical Solutions (Part 2)
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Kevin Provencher, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical & AIT
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20 Feb 2025AI Action Summit
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14 Feb 2025Renovating industrial structures and seismic rehabilitation
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23 Jan 2025Mining and MetalsAsset Performance Optimization in Mining: Key Challenges and Strategic Priorities (Part 1)
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Kevin Provencher, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical & AIT
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06 Dec 2024Other IndustriesCahier 4: a benchmark for sampling atmospheric emissions from stationary sources in Québec
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Peter Wanga
Atmospheric Modelling Specialist, Environmental Engineering
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05 Dec 2024Decarbonizing Canada’s path to 2050
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Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
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26 Nov 2024Mining and MetalsEnergy and Mines conference: key takeaways from Susan Campbell and Isabelle Leblanc
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26 Nov 2024Other IndustriesHurricanes are becoming increasingly violent, but industrial companies can calm the trend
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Hugo Careau, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Decarbonization
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25 Nov 2024Mining and MetalsHigh-purity iron ore: a key asset for decarbonization
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08 Nov 2024Other IndustriesEffective concentrate management from desalination applications
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06 Nov 2024Power and RenewablesAs we know, the energy transition is a crucial element in the global fight against climate change, representing not just a technological shift but a transformative societal challenge. This move away from fossil fuels is deeply interconnected with wider economic, social, and geopolitical developments that are reshaping industries and influencing international relations. It’s a process that involves innovative solutions, complex infrastructure adjustments, and concerted policy efforts from governments and stakeholders alike. What exactly are the changes happening within the global energy ecosystem? What tangible benefits can societies and economies expect from these adjustments? And importantly, what part will Canada play as this landscape evolves? In this episode of The Ingenuity Effect, energy expert Yvan Cliche, a Fellow and researcher at the CÉRIUM, joins Francois Vitez, Vice-President of Power and Renewables at BBA, to explore these topics in depth. Guided by host Sandrine Rastello, they offer key insights into the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning to a greener, more sustainable energy future.A global landscape reshaped by the energy transition
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François Vitez, P.Eng.
Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
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28 Oct 2024Why does change management fail?
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23 Oct 2024Power and RenewablesStabilizing grid frequency fluctuations through effective regulation
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Manish Persand
Engineer in training, Electric
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15 Oct 2024Companies as vehicles for reconciliation
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01 Oct 2024For an industry committed to biodiversity
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01 Oct 2024Mining and MetalsA structure subjected to vibrational stresses can exhibit unexpected behaviour and may suffer rapid damage. For instance, some members far from the source of vibration may begin to vibrate significantly, a phenomenon known as resonance. When the vibration frequency of an external influence approaches the resonant frequency of the system under study—determined by the system's properties—it can lead to substantial displacements and even catastrophic structural failure.Solving structural vibration issues
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