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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08 Feb 2021Power and RenewablesA procedural overview of urban or sensitive-area blasting practices
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Riccardo Del Bosco, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Mining and Geology
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01 Feb 2021Power and RenewablesExcitation system upgrades: make the right choice!
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Léo Roy, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical
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25 Jan 2021Power and RenewablesDesign and commissioning of a massive IEC61850 multivendor substation automation project: a twisted path
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22 Jan 2021Other IndustriesMigrating a distributed control system (DCS)
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14 Jan 2021Power and RenewablesDams serve various retention purposes including flood control, water storage for power generation and containment of tailings at mines. Eventually, dams will need to be decommissioned, usually because they have outlived their usefulness or are in a state of disrepair. The owner will need to ensure that the relevant environmental regulatory requirements are met and that the decommissioning is completed with minimal harm to the environment. Depending on the location of the dam, any proposed decommissioning may pose a range of challenges, with environmental issues that warrant consideration. In this first of a series of related blog articles, we will consider one of the main environmental issues; sediment management.Environmental considerations for dam decommissioning – Part 1: Sediment management -
07 Jan 2021Power and RenewablesLocal access of ICS devices: a cybersecurity perspective
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Shayne Casavant, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity
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09 Dec 2020Power and RenewablesSegmenting a network for increased reliability and security
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09 Dec 2020Power and RenewablesCybersecurity tool integration challenges with IEDS in digital power systems
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Shayne Casavant, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity
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03 Dec 2020Power and RenewablesThe importance of hydrogeology when building infrastructures
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02 Dec 2020Other IndustriesRemaining competitive and innovative in today’s markets poses serious strategic challenges. Consumers are demanding higher quality products, and they want them faster than ever. To meet the new standard, companies need to increase their rate of production while still offering high quality. In this context, production tracking systems that call for a great deal of manual operations are destined to become obsolete.Manufacturing execution system: one step closer to Industry 4.0
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Branko Radulovic, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
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24 Nov 2020Power and RenewablesPerform without burning out
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13 Nov 2020Power and RenewablesThe purpose and importance of a contingency analysis
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James Alarcon
Principal Estimator, Project Management Services
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12 Nov 2020Mining and Metals2D river modelling with USACE HEC_RAS 5.0.7: simulation for operation, flood events and dam breaks
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Mina Shahraki, P.Eng., P.E.
Department Manager, Civil
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10 Nov 2020Power and RenewablesRailway tracks: overview of electrical interference
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Éric Breault, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
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29 Oct 2020Power and RenewablesWhy protect steel from fire when it doesn’t burn? This is a frequently asked question, despite the well-known fact that steel is a fireproof material. Under load, steel, a great heat conductor, begins to lose its design safety margin at temperatures above 300°C, and its strength decreases as its deformation increases. Excessive deformation can cause steel to collapse and compromise compartmentalization and integrity.Do you know how to protect your industrial structures against fire?
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Monika Rybarova, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., P.M.P.
Principal Engineer, Structural
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27 Oct 2020Power and RenewablesPrevent production downtime with hyperconvergence
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Michaël Racine
Telecommunications and Networking Analyst
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22 Oct 2020Power and RenewablesMachine learning: a powerful asset for better use of your data
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Arbi Bouchoucha, Ph.D.
Advanced Data Analyst
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21 Oct 2020Power and RenewablesWorking at altitudes and good OHS practices
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Sylvain Boily, P.Eng., M.B.A., P.M.P.
Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
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13 Oct 2020Mining and Metals3D video: an essential tool for mining and industrial projets
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Marie-France Proulx, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., P.M.P.
Senior Engineer, Earth and Infrastructure
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09 Oct 2020Power and RenewablesWork and daily life can be stressful, particularly during this period of uncertainty we are currently experiencing with the global COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, you can adopt some easy strategies to help you relax and refocus.World Mental Health Day: staying the course with proven strategies to combat stress
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01 Oct 2020Power and RenewablesGood alarm management pays off
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Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Process Control and Operational Technology
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30 Sep 2020Power and RenewablesIndustry 4.0 audit: where to start for successful digital transformation
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10 Sep 2020Power and RenewablesRemote inspections: a flexible and economic solution
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Mathieu Brochu
Visual simulation specialist
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01 Sep 2020Mining and MetalsDesigning foundations to support rotating machines on unfavourable soil conditions
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13 Aug 2020Mining and MetalsQuébec’s new Regulation respecting sand pits and quarries came into effect in April 2019. Since then, any quarry operating within 600 m or sand pit operating within 150 m of a dwelling or public facility must meet noise and vibration criteria prescribed by the new regulation. But how can this be verified? What measurement and processing methods should be adopted to meet the criteria prescribed by the regulation? In June 2020, Québec’s Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC) produced a guide for assessing noise exposure from quarries and sand pits [French only] to support businesses.Noises and vibrations in quarries and sandpits: regulatory overview
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Sabine Butler, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
Engineer, Environmental Engineering
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24 Jul 2020Other IndustriesFIDOR: a practical tool for assessing odour emission risks
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David Giard, P.Eng., M.Sc.
Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineering
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21 Jul 2020Power and RenewablesNational drowning prevention week: be especially cautious when working from home
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16 Jul 2020Power and RenewablesPatch management for industrial systems
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Gilles Léonard
System Architecture Analyst
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07 Jul 2020Power and RenewablesProblems with power quality at electrical installations
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30 Jun 2020Mining and MetalsArtificial intelligence (AI) refers to the science of programming machines, like computers, so not only can they analyze a set of data (big data), but also learn on their own, so they can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence or expertise. AI uses a number of tools and techniques to perform advanced data analysis, so sophisticated models can be developed to solve one or more existing issues.Succesfully completing your artificial intelligence project in the mining sector
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Arbi Bouchoucha, Ph.D.
Advanced Data Analyst
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