bba | Insights

Marie-Claire LeBlanc,

Environmental Professional

18 Mar 2026

All industries

AI is first and foremost a human transformation

17 Feb 2026

Power and Renewables

Insulation and its enemy: partial discharge

Shanon Lo, P.Eng.

Engineer, Studies & Field Testing

08 Jan 2026

Mining and Metals

Electric vehicles and power distribution: considerations for underground mine operators

Jason James Gander

Senior Technologist

12 Dec 2025

Energy and Chemical Processes

Shaping the future of oil and gas

Debbie Burke, P.Eng.

Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals

12 Dec 2025

Power and Renewables

Energy loops as a driver of sustainable and economic development

On February 13, the HEC Montréal Chaire Énergie - HEC Montréal released the 2025 edition of its État de l’énergie au Québec report. The findings reveal that a significant portion of the energy consumed by Québec’s industrial sector is lost to the environment, mainly as waste heat, without generating any value.

03 Dec 2025

Power and Renewables

Data centres serving communities

26 Nov 2025

All industries

From obsolescence to opportunity: modernizing control systems for sustainable operations

Kevin Galvez

Engineer in Training - Automation

19 Nov 2025

Mining and Metals

The key to responsible and successful mining projects

06 Nov 2025

All industries

Building meaningful strategies that deliver results

Susan Eick

Vice-President, Advisory

30 Oct 2025

All industries

Navigating mining permits in Canada: Success starts with preparation

Mining projects in Canada, whether focused on base metals or critical minerals, must navigate a complex regulatory landscape. With global demand rising, the country has positioned itself as a key supplier of the metals and minerals needed for electrification and clean technologies. Governments frequently promise to fast-track projects to secure Canada’s role in the global value chain, creating the impression that projects can move quickly from exploration to production. Understanding how these regulatory processes actually unfold is essential for any company hoping to succeed. In practice, the reality is far less flexible. Regardless of political rhetoric, permits remain mandatory at every stage, and regulatory standards remain rigorous. Even projects labelled as strategic must meet the same social and environmental requirements as any other. The true path to acceleration does not lie in shortcuts but in preparation: identifying requirements early, investing in robust baseline studies, and building trust with communities from the outset.

22 Oct 2025

Energy and Chemical Processes

Between the lab and industrial reality, one factor makes all the difference in scaling up

16 Oct 2025

All industries

Uncovering hidden risks in operational technology systems with red teaming

Shayne Casavant, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity

08 Oct 2025

Energy and Chemical Processes

Ammonia vs. dibenzyltoluene: A comparative assessment of hydrogen carriers

Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals

07 Oct 2025

Power and Renewables

Unlocking industrial efficiency: How incentive programs turn energy audits into action

07 Oct 2025

Mining and Metals

Powder engineering as a strategic lever in mineral processing

The race to electrify, miniaturize technologies and decarbonize industrial processes is fuelling growing demand for high value-added materials. At the heart of this transformation is powder engineering.

Benoit Desjardins, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Operational Readiness and Commissioning

02 Sept 2025

Mining and Metals

Why geotechnical data needs its own modelling approach in modern mining: a block modelling example from the Santa Cruz project

Atulya Verma, P.Eng.

Principal Engineer, Mining and Geology

19 Aug 2025

All industries

Energy efficiency as a strategic lever for industrial competitiveness in Québec

Stephanie Mayer, P.Eng., 50001 CP

Senior Engineer, Energy and Air Quality

14 Aug 2025

Mining and Metals

Optimizing Ventilation Systems for Underground Mines

Mark Lafontaine, M.B.A.

Principal Advisor, Sudbury Office

07 Aug 2025

Energy and Chemical Processes

B.C.’s Oil & Gas Energy Transition: A Path to a Greener Future

Neill Massey, P.Eng.

Vice-President, Operations - Pacific Canada

01 Aug 2025

Energy and Chemical Processes

Driving digital transformation and innovation in Alberta’s energy sector

Alberta’s oil and gas sector is evolving with digital transformation, unlocking new opportunities for operational efficiency, sustainability and resilience. While companies have long invested in instrumentation and control systems, many are just beginning to fully leverage the power of their data. The challenge is no longer collecting data but transforming it into actionable insights that drive smarter and more proactive decision-making. For decades, operational decision-making has relied on historical data and human experience. While effective, this approach often results in reactive strategies and gaps in knowledge transfer. By developing advanced analytics—the foundation for successful AI and machine learning implementation—companies can better leverage the data that they already collect. Today, AI and advanced analytics are enabling real-time forecasting, risk management and process optimization, helping companies enhance productivity while reducing environmental impacts.

Debbie Burke, P.Eng.

Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals

30 Jul 2025

Mining and Metals

NFPA 660: A unified standard for better combustible dust risk management

17 Jul 2025

All industries

Enhancing project delivery with LiDAR-equipped drones and advanced data acquisition

11 Jul 2025

Power and Renewables

From delivery to decommissioning: a strategic look at comprehensive testing for electrical assets

Shanon Lo, P.Eng.

Engineer, Studies & Field Testing

09 Jul 2025

Mining and Metals

How to improve paste backfill plant performance: five applicable fixes

Jacob Landriault P.Eng., PMP

Senior Engineer, Mining and Geology

03 Jul 2025

Mining and Metals

Underground mine piping systems

To extract ore from underground mines, operations rely on essential services, such as water and compressed air, which are used throughout the various stages of the extraction process. These two systems must supply every level of the mine where work is being carried out, which means they’re found in nearly all galleries. Typically, these lines run along the access ramp or straight down through the shaft. Since flow rates may vary, depending on operational demand, the piping systems must be designed to accommodate both current needs and potential future expansion. Other systems, such as paste backfill, dewatering and fuel supply lines, are also needed to keep underground operations running smoothly.

25 Jun 2025

Power and Renewables

Building Canada’s Energy Future Through Smart Integration

18 Jun 2025

Energy and Chemical Processes

Building industrial resilience through the circular economy

Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals

05 Jun 2025

All industries

Working in an environment while restoring it. Not only is it possible—it’s essential.

28 May 2025

Mining and Metals

People are driving force behind the mining transformation

20 May 2025

Mining and Metals

A holistic approach to mine digitalization for strategic success