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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20 May 2020Other IndustriesElectrical classification of hazardous locations: wastewater treatment plants
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14 May 2020Power and RenewablesOperating remotely: using cameras as sensors (CAMAAS)
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Serge Benoit, P.Eng.
Principal Advisor, Automation
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12 May 2020Power and RenewablesAre your lifting devices safe?
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Jonathan Hamel, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Structural
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12 May 2020Other IndustriesVentilation of isolation rooms
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Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
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06 May 2020Power and RenewablesProduction networks are very complex infrastructures. Since maintaining these networks requires expertise from multiple groups of specialists, external resources are often required. In addition, due to various constraints, in-house specialists aren’t always available on site. So, remote access to the business and production networks is a must. However, remote access to sensitive networks like supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems or production networks should not be taken lightly. Any misuse of this access could affect production, cause major financial loss, or even put employees at risk. Therefore, securing these networks must be a priority, and remote access must be simple to control and easy to use. The virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution meets these criteria. There are many ways to deploy a VDI solution to give employees access to business and production/SCADA networks. Remote access needs are different for every company and the VDI solution can be customized to any network environment. This blog post presents some of the advantages of the VDI solution.Secure remote access to production networks: the advantages of VDI technology-
Michaël Racine
Telecommunications and Networking Analyst
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04 May 2020Power and RenewablesOperating remotely: intelligent distributed optimization (IdO) to get the most from your technological tools
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04 May 2020Mining and MetalsSlurry pump design: what you need to know
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Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Piping
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30 Apr 2020Power and RenewablesCivil or structural engineering?
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27 Apr 2020Power and RenewablesHazardous locations: the game rules – Part 2
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Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
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21 Apr 2020Power and RenewablesThe current COVID-19 crisis could profoundly transform our relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues. Since the pandemic hit Canada, virtually every aspect of our lives has been turned upside down, including, of course, the way we work. When COVID-19 is behind us, Canada will have changed, as will some of our business practices. Many industrial sites have completely or partially closed following measures to contain the spread of the virus. As a consulting engineering firm whose vision extends beyond engineering, BBA must do everything possible to meet client and personnel requirements while minimizing employee travel. Progress in immersive technologies over the past few years sheds a new light on our practices and allows us to solve problems related to accessing projects and sites. These immersive tools serve as a way of responding to this new reality.COVID-19: 3D virtual visits, as if you were there
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Mathieu Brochu
Visual simulation specialist
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16 Apr 2020Mining and MetalsPassive water treatment in the mining sector
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Jean-Louis Bandu, P.Eng., M.Env., M.P.M., P.M.P.
Senior Engineer, Earth and Infrastructure
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14 Apr 2020Power and RenewablesOperating industrial electrical networks remotely
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07 Apr 2020Power and RenewablesThe key elements to field testing power transformers
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Gregory Sines, P.Eng.
Electrical Engineer
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01 Apr 2020Power and RenewablesOperating remote assets
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Jean-François Beaulieu
Director, Digital Consultant
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05 Mar 2020Other IndustriesThis blog article introduces hazardous locations: the classified areas where explosive atmospheres involving flammable gases, vapours or combustible dusts are likely to be present and therefore require measures to prevent ignition hazards. When it comes to hazardous locations, plant managers must exercise judgment based on both risk management principles and the judicious use of financial resources. But how should they base their decisions? How do they ensure they’re implementing the right measures without overdoing it? Since there are several possible approaches, it’s important to be supported by experts to prevent unnecessary concerns and expenses. Where do you stand?Hazardous locations: the game rules – Part 1
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Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
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21 Feb 2020Power and RenewablesBeyond IT. Think industrial cybersecurity.
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Marc Potvin, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity
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13 Feb 2020Mining and MetalsSlurry flow simulation with 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
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10 Feb 2020Power and RenewablesThe PRC-005-6 and TET-APE-N-0005 standards in Québec: Are you ready?
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Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.
Electrical Engineer
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06 Feb 2020Power and RenewablesGetting started with an ICS cybersecurity program
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Pierre Janse Van Rensburg, GCIH
Senior Consulting Expert, ICS Cybersecurity
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05 Feb 2020Power and RenewablesIn his Harvard Business Review article, The Discipline of Innovation, management guru Peter Drucker identifies seven sources of innovation.Authenticating 3D models by professional engineers: moving away from 2D drawings
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27 Jan 2020Energy and Chemical ProcessesImproved methodology for liquid/liquid separation design
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27 Jan 2020Power and RenewablesAdvanced data analysis: What is it and what is it used for?
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Arbi Bouchoucha, Ph.D.
Advanced Data Analyst
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18 Dec 2019Mining and MetalsTailings disposal: choosing the right technology
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Guylaine St-Jean, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
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11 Dec 2019Power and RenewablesAre you PRC-005-6 compliant ready?
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04 Dec 2019Power and RenewablesThe digital revolution is transforming how we work and communicate. It’s also changing how we connect and manage links between buildings using wide area networks (WANs) and software-defined WANs (SD-WANs). In an SD-WAN, the WAN is defined dynamically by a software layer that sits on top of the standard telecommunications links. But many wonder whether an SD-WAN solution is right for them and whether it will really reduce their connectivity costs. Let’s take a closer look at these questions.Is SD-WAN for everyone? Almost!
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Daniel Leblanc
Telecommunications and Networking Analyst
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27 Nov 2019Mining and MetalsHow to properly prepare your data for a mineral resource estimate?
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21 Nov 2019Power and RenewablesEffective mitigation measures for environmental impacts
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18 Nov 2019Power and RenewablesLoads during construction: what to consider and what methods to use
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13 Nov 2019Power and RenewablesIndustry 4.0 for power plant owners and operators
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12 Nov 2019Power and RenewablesHigh-voltage transmission power lines (69 kV and up) are designed to meet numerous performance criteria that, when combined with construction restrictions in the right-of-way, help keep people safe. However, developers of major infrastructure assets, such as pipelines, railways and telecommunications systems, have come under increasing pressure in recent years to use available rights of way. For example, there’s interest in reducing environmental impacts by using available corridors, even though transmission lines already run through them.Metal structures near high-voltage power lines: What are the risks?
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Éric Breault, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
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