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04 Mar 2026
All industries

Restoring together: a comprehensive approach to wetland and waterbody planning
Marie-Claire LeBlanc,

Environmental Professional
02 Apr 2019
Power and Renewables

Operational readiness and commissioning plans: the key to a successful start
- Sylvain Boily, P. Eng., MBA, P.M.P.
  
  Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
25 Mar 2019
Power and Renewables

The importance of having a strategy to manage production data
- Jean-François Beaulieu
  
  Director, Digital Consultant
14 Mar 2019
Power and Renewables

Meeting environmental compliance and gaining social licensing
- Vincent Clément, P.Biol., RP.Bio., QAES
  
  Senior Environmental Professional
07 Mar 2019
Power and Renewables

Optimize production ramp-up through operational readiness
- Nicolas Beauchamp, P.Eng.
  
  Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
28 Feb 2019
Power and Renewables

Business analysis: an essential tool for successfully implementing your IT projects

In the digital economy, where big data is a precious asset for companies, business analysis plays a decisive role in the vertical and horizontal integration strategies of the companies of tomorrow. To remain competitive, companies must have efficient IT solutions in order to optimize their value chain. That’s where the expertise of a business analyst comes in.
Julie Lessard

Senior Business Analyst, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
25 Feb 2019
Power and Renewables

Strategic asset management planning (SAMP) in major industrial electrical networks
- Pierre Girard, P.Eng.
  
  National Practice Leader, Electrical
22 Feb 2019
Energy and chemical processes

The application of numerical modelling in efficiency-driven designs: ventilation problem
- Lyne Ricard, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
21 Feb 2019
Power and Renewables

Optimizing the design of penstock manifold with 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation
21 Feb 2019
Mining and Metals

How to get rid of errors in your drilling database in 25 questions
19 Dec 2018
Mining and Metals

Everything you need to know about atmospheric modelling

Atmospheric dispersion modelling is a mathematical simulation of how air pollutants disperse in the atmosphere. These pollutants are most often dispersed in the form of gases (e.g., formaldehyde, nitrogen oxides, etc.), in the form of solids (e.g., dusts, metals and semi-metals) or in the form of odours. These atmospheric pollutants can be released through many different sources: chimneys, exhaust vents, liquid or solid surfaces, access roads (paved or not), stockpiles, etc. In general, modelling is used to verify compliance of an industrial facility with current applicable air quality regulations. These regulations often propose maximum pollutant concentrations that must be respected at ground level outside the emitting plant property. Exceeding maximum ground level concentrations can be considered a violation of air quality or environmental regulations. Atmospheric dispersion modelling is therefore the ideal tool to determine the impact a plant will have on air quality and its ability to comply with air quality laws and regulations in the event it exceeds standards.
David Giard, P.Eng., M.Sc.

Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineering
18 Dec 2018
Power and Renewables

Wind farms: noise challenges
12 Dec 2018
Power and Renewables

Addressing pressure loss and oil leakage in Kaplan turbines and the impact on efficiency
- François St-Germain, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
03 Dec 2018
Power and Renewables

Geomatics and surveying: essential engineering tools
- Marie-France Proulx, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., P.M.P.
  
  Senior Engineer, Earth and Infrastructure
28 Nov 2018
Mining and Metals

Using speed variation for pumps
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Piping
27 Nov 2018
Power and Renewables

Budgeting tips for engineering project management

When preparing proposals, many of you might wonder how much should be budgeted for project management. Here are a few tips.
Marie Chiasson, P.Eng.

Practice Leader, Engineering Management
02 Nov 2018
Mining and Metals

The use of 3D models and analysis in support of waste stockpile design and operations
02 Nov 2018
Mining and Metals

Practical nomograms for waste rock piles design on competent foundations
02 Nov 2018
Mining and Metals

Mine waste rock storage facilities design, construction and operation as engineered structures
02 Nov 2018
Mining and Metals

Assessment of design and operating practices on the risks associated with waste rock stockpiles
02 Nov 2018
Mining and Metals

Guidance for the safe and optimized operation of waste rocks facilities
23 Oct 2018
Power and Renewables

Understanding, quantifying and correcting noise sources
06 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Control system performance: Which figures should be considered?
- Michel Ruel, P.Eng.
  
  Expert, Process Control
06 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Everything you need to know about arc-flash hazard analyses
- Joel Sourceaux, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
06 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Commissioning and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment: which approach to adopt
- Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.
  
  Electrical Engineer
05 Jul 2018
Mining and Metals

Implementing an industrial mining project: noise challenges

If you are considering an industrial or mining project, many assessments and studies must be performed to ensure educated planning. For example, the Environment Quality Act regulates the environmental impacts of these types of projects and forces the developer to meet certain legal obligations, such as assessing the impact any noise will have. This article provides a quick overview of the issues and challenges that must be addressed when planning industrial and mining projects.
05 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Power grid protection... don't wing it!
- Rémi Hallé, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
05 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Workforce challenges in industrial electrical facilities
- Pierre Girard, P.Eng.
  
  National Practice Leader, Electrical
05 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

BBA's equipment and systems testing process
- Pierre Girard, P.Eng.
  
  National Practice Leader, Electrical
17 May 2018
Energy and chemical processes

Major incidents: corrective actions for "never again!"
- Lyne Ricard, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
06 May 2018
Power and Renewables

Industry 4.0 or a new wave in an industrial environment

This article appeared in the Ressources Mines et Industrie magazine in May 2018. The concept of Industry 4.0, or industry of the future, is a new way of using innovative technologies to optimize production. It is about using new technologies wisely, either inside or outside the plant.
Michel Ruel, P.Eng.

Expert, Process Control