Insights

25 Mar 2024
Mining and Metals

What we know about processing nitrogen compounds in mining effluents
29 Feb 2024
Power and Renewables

An integrated and strategic approach to decarbonize industrial compagnies
- Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
  
  Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
12 Dec 2023
Power and Renewables

Empowering health and safety: leveraging resilience and innovation in workplace
06 Dec 2023
Power and Renewables

Developing a reliable mining decarbonization plan
- Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
  
  Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
07 Nov 2023
Mining and Metals

Sulphide self-heating behaviours, risks, mitigation and prevention

When mining for metals such as copper, lead, nickel, zinc, and gold, it is often necessary to mine, process and store materials that could be at risk of exhibiting a phenomenon called “self-heating” or “spontaneous heating.” Self-heating materials present unique and serious risks to a mining operation; however, such risks can be appropriately mitigated if the self-heating behaviour of a material is properly understood by conducting characterization, or MASH, testing. BBA has an experienced team and a dedicated material testing laboratory ready to tackle any self-heating concern or engineering problem.
Patrick Beaulieu, EIT

Engineering Intern, Mechanical and Structural
11 Oct 2023
Mining and Metals

Conveyor belt misalignment can negatively impact production and operating costs
- Luis Ramirez, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Mechanical
29 Sept 2023
Power and Renewables

Designing foundations on silty soil
09 Aug 2023
Mining and Metals

Expert Techniques for Fatigue Evaluation in Industrial Steel Structures – Part 2
- Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
  
  Senior Engineer, Civil
20 Jul 2023
Power and Renewables

Ensuring sustainability by tackling the climate crisis
12 Jul 2023
Power and Renewables

Purposeful planning for mining decarbonization

Based on current worldwide policies, climate projections are estimated to result in about 2.7°C above pre-industrial levels.1 Increased GHG emissions from human activity, including heavy industry, is one of the leading contributors to the temperature rate increase. As unprecedented heat waves, fires and floods are being witnessed around the world, global social awareness of climate change is rising quickly. This is putting tremendous focus on environmental initiatives and driving action toward sustainable investments in greener energy.
Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.

Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
22 Jun 2023
Mining and Metals

Understanding Fatigue in Steel Structures: Fundamentals and Prevention Strategies
- Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
  
  Senior Engineer, Civil
21 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Respect and transparency as foundations for lasting partnerships
15 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Operational data: the driving force behind transparency
- Souheil Sabbagh, P.Eng., MBA
  
  Vice-President, Digital Expertise
03 May 2023
Mining and Metals

Properly preparing a strategic plan to pump mine tailings
- Guylaine St-Jean, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
27 Apr 2023
Power and Renewables

Preserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry
23 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Noise exposure in the workplace: changes coming soon in Québec
03 Mar 2023
Mining and Metals

Slurry pipe sanding: BBA approach for load case design criteria in brownfield projects
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Piping
16 Feb 2023
Power and Renewables

Carbon neutrality: What if the first step to achieving it is closer than you think?
- Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
  
  Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
07 Feb 2023
Mining and Metals

Managing hectic projects with agility and efficiency
- Bernard Gilbert, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Project Manager, Project Management Services
25 Jan 2023
Power and Renewables

Digital technology helps industrial companies rebuild trust
Jean-François Beaulieu

Director, Digital Consultant
11 Jan 2023
Power and Renewables

Circular economy: Industry is revving things up. Here's how.
- Jérôme Pelletier, P.Eng., M.B.A.
  
  President and Chief Executive Officer
14 Dec 2022
Power and Renewables

Implementing a production management and monitoring system: the importance of preliminary studies
- Branko Radulovic, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
28 Nov 2022
Power and Renewables

Reverse osmosis: a reliable technology
07 Nov 2022
Power and Renewables

Multi-tiered bracing systems design
18 Oct 2022
Mining and Metals

Using 3D laser scanning in project life cycles

3D laser scanning is a powerful tool that can be used in all project stages, ranging from planning, concept design and detailed engineering to construction and operations.
Kristian Leach, C.Tech.

Principal Designer, Civil
01 Aug 2022
Mining and Metals

Three strategies for ventilation control in underground mines
15 Jul 2022
Power and Renewables

Ten potential pitfalls to avoid when designing a power plant at altitude
- Nicholas Allen, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer - Energy and Air Quality
10 Jun 2022
Mining and Metals

How to effectively establish static head while sizing centrifugal pumps in mining applications
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Piping
21 Apr 2022
Mining and Metals

Chute design: what you need to understand and the relevance of the DEM tool
18 Apr 2022
Power and Renewables

When is voltage safe?

An electric shock can affect the person who receives it in a variety of ways, and these effects may not be visible or immediate. In a work setting involving 60 Hz of alternating current (AC) power, the intensity of the current flowing through the body is often assessed using the threshold of sensation (about 1 mA), the threshold of muscle contraction preventing relaxation (about 6-24 mA) and the threshold of cardiac arrest that can lead to death (about 50-100 mA).
Éric Breault, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control