Manitoba Consulting Engineer 2012

Official publication of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Manitoba VOLUME 3 • MMXII

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Official publication of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Manitoba VOLUME 3 • MMXII P.O. Box 1547, Station Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2Z4 Ph: 204.774.5258 Fax: 204.779.0788 Web site: www.acec-mb.ca Table of Contents President K. (Ken) Drysdale, P.Eng. Accutech Engineering Inc. Features Past President B. (Bruce) Wilton, P.Eng. Consulting engineers key players MMM Group Limited in 2011 Assiniboine President Elect page S. (Steve) Reaburn, P.Eng. River flood mitigation 14 MCW/AGE Consulting Professional Engineers Vice President Interprovincial trade R. (Rick) Haldane-Wilsone, P.Eng. offers opportunities, but creates challenges page16 Tetra Tech Secretary/Treasurer Awards of Excellence M. (Mike) Houvardas, P.Eng. Tower Engineering Group in Consulting Engineering page 19 ACEC Representative Todd Smith, P.Eng. Member AECOM Services Guide page44 Directors: C. (Cheng) Wong, P.Eng. How can consulting engineering AECOM page47 R. (Ralph) Kurth, P.Eng. attract more young engineers? Teshmont Consultants LP R. (Rick) Martin, P.Eng. KGS Group MEMBER C. (Cameron) Dyck, P.Eng. Stantec Consulting Ltd. SERVICES GUIDE Owen VanWalleghem, P.Eng. AECOM Allyson Desgroseilliers, P.Eng. AMEC Envoronment & Infrastructure Alana Gauthier, P.Eng. GENIVAR Jeff Rempel, P.Eng. SNC-Lavalin Inc. ACEC-MB Executive Director Shirley Tillett, TCM-EVM Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Manitoba

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Ensuring our organization’s success Ken Drysdale, P.Eng.

ur organization was “In looking back over the past 35 years, it is founded in 1978, and O during my term as incredible to consider the magnitude of changes President, we will be celebrating our 35th anniversary. This that have occurred in our world, and which seem milestone anniversary was only possible to be continuing at an ever-increasing pace.” due to the determination, and hard work of all of the member companies and understand the needs of our member • Establishment of a new continuing the volunteers who have so steadfastly firms, and to effectively communicate Professional Development (PD) believed in our overall mission to those needs and concerns to the benefit programs promote the business interests of the all parties involved. ACEC Manitoba • Establishment of News for Members Consulting Engineers of Manitoba; and to has embraced the new technologies email bulletins promote the application of engineering to promote speed and effectiveness We have substantially increased our for the benefit of society. We all owe a in communications, fully recognizing advocacy role, and are actively making great deal of thanks to all of those people that the innovative ways of yesterday our members voice heard on a number who have worked so hard over the past quickly become ineffective in the of key issues including: 35 years to help our voice be heard. changing world. At the same time, ACEC • Limitations of Actions Legislation In looking back over the past Manitoba has been able to strengthen implementation in Manitoba 35 years, it is incredible to consider the foundations of our organization by • The new City of Winnipeg, permitting the magnitude of changes that have cultivating personal relationships with process occurred in our world, and which seem government departments, clients, and • The proposed New West Trade to be continuing at an ever-increasing related organizations. Partnership pace. Throughout this time, I believe our Some of the recent significant • Face to face meetings with various mission and goals have remained the activities that ACEC Manitoba has been provincial government Ministers to same, despite the ever-changing fabric involved to improve services to our discuss issues facing our membership of our times. Although, I am told, this members include: • Negotiations with various client generation communicates more often • Corporate re-branding groups to revise, improve contract and more effectively than ever-before, • New website language this huge increase in communications, • Establishment of a Twitter account • Advocacy with Manitoba Association and access has a price. It is now possible • Launch of Manitoba Consulting of Architects for improved contracts for anyone to be heard around the Engineer magazine for our members world, but the reality is, there is so much • Further enhancement and expansion • Discussions with Manitoba Association background noise, that despite the new of Young Professionals Group of Architects on areas of mutual technologies, it may be even harder to • Expansion, improvement and re- concern including the role of prime be heard than ever before. establishment of client receptions consultant In keeping with this reality and to • Improvement of the Annual Awards • Discussions with APEGM on a variety ensure the success of our organization Gala of topics including promotion, PD, and and by definition, our member • Strengthening of our ties with related licensing companies, ACEC Manitoba has industry organizations such as • Development of the Engineering Hall significantly increased our efforts to APEGM; MAA, CTTAM, ...... of Fame at the University of Manitoba

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• Discussions with the University of Manitoba on entrance requirements, co-op programs, graduate requirements, to name a few areas • Promotion of qualifications-based selection • Participation on the Manitoba Common Ground Alliance • Quality of documents discussions with Manitoba builders • Revisions to the Manitoba Land Surveyors Act ACEC Manitoba is your association, we thrive and are effective only as a The MRMCA’s Mission is to direct result of the combined efforts and participation of volunteers form “Provide industry representation our member firms. In the coming year, for the advancement of quality your association will be communicating concrete in Manitoba.“ with our membership in a more direct and regular way, to ensure that our members are well informed about the association’s activities and programs. In return, we will be asking for more interaction with the members. We need your feedback The Manitoba Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) is comprised of members and comments on everything that we from producers, associates and cement manufacturers. With a membership do. We want to know what issues our of approximately 100 members companies, MRMCA is recognized as the members are facing, and we need to authoritative voice of the ready mix concrete industry in the province. respond quickly and in a meaningful way to those needs. We also need your help in volunteering on various MEMBER sERvicEs committees and ad hoc committees. • Website No one understands the needs of our • Membership Directory businesses better than our members, • Safety Seminars, Manuals, WHMIS information no one can champion those issues • Technical Seminars & Support better than our members. • Certification Programs In concluding this message, I want • Concrete Technology Courses to remind you that your association is • Promotional Information & Brochures • Representation to all levels of here to promote the business interests government & industry of the Consulting Engineers of • Annual General Meeting Manitoba; and to promote the • Annual Golf Tournament application of engineering for the • Scholarships www.mrmca.com benefit of society. We do this through GOvERNsHiP uniting our member companies MRMCA is governed by a Board of ten elected together for the common good, Directors from producer, associate and cement pooling your knowledge and expertise, manufacturer members. and we do this through the generous support of our volunteers, and we GOals encourage each of you to join with us, Market and promote the use of concrete. Provide and take on an active responsibility a consolidated industry approach to regulatory 3 Park Ridge Drive, East St. Paul, MB R2E 1H7 to make our association, and our bodies. Provide networking opportunities. P: 204.667.8539 F: 204.668.9740 membership stronger. Provide education and training. E: [email protected]

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A world of opportunity Murray Thompson, P.Eng.

t is certainly my privilege countries – which it still does – but clearly way that has not been available since the and pleasure to step into now it also means the rest of the world is post Second World War infrastructure I the position of Chair of coming to us. boom. It is a time when engineering ACEC-Canada for the 2012- The new world for engineering com- companies can decide to be leaders and 2013 year. I look forward to supporting panies is not just limited to the public influence how engineering services are our industry and promoting its contribu- sector projects. Large private sector delivered in this country. In order to do tion to society. companies are increasingly outsourcing that, we have to work together. ACEC- Our industry overall continues to do work and looking for global expertise Canada and our Member Organizations very well despite recent economic down- and alliances to fulfill their engineering are the appropriate vehicle to do that turns and continued uncertainty in many needs. These changes in client relation- – to promote the business of consulting parts of the country. Aging infrastructure, ships present both an opportunity and engineering, and to be the voice of the as well as new infrastructure to support challenge to implement QBS into the industry. We can influence how engineer- resource development will only increase procurement of engineering services. ing services are delivered in this country. the demand for consulting engineering As well, a technology revolution is In the coming year, ACEC-Canada services. Our business world is changing also happening. Social media and tech- will be implementing a new governance very quickly and our industry still needs nologies, such as Building Information model, which will focus its thinking on a to fully define its place in the 21st century. Modeling, will define how engineering response to these and other mega trends First and perhaps foremost, is the work is done and communicated to our and industry issues, as well as complet- need for environmental sustainability. It colleagues, stakeholders, and the public. ing a new three-year strategic plan. We seems that governments often attempt to These new technologies, and practices, need the input and support of each of address environmental matters through will also find their way into new contract our member firms, and organizations, to regulation; however, in many cases, it will language. make sure directions and action plans be engineers and engineering companies Speaking of contract language – it is stay relevant and an added value to you. who develop practical ways to decrease a simple fact that we are a more litigious To that end, I am committed to continu- impacts on the environment and increase society than we were even a decade ago. ing the recent trend of visiting each Mem- sustainability, while implementing proj- Clients and the public are not only hold- ber Organization during my tenure as ects that facilitate Canada’s continued ing engineering companies more account- Chair. In the interim, I encourage you to growth and prosperity. able, they are insisting that we take on let me know your thoughts on how ACEC- We are seeing a whole new set of rules substantially increased amounts of risk Canada can increase its value to your firm for Canadian engineering companies when we sign contracts. Make no mistake or organization. as we work with new clients (contrac- – these risks and accountabilities have It is an exciting time for our industry, tors and financial institutions) who want the potential to have significant financial and I look forward to the challenges and different working relationships. Also, impact on a business. Every time one opportunities over the next year. governments are discarding any prior of our member firms signs one of these parochialism they may have had, enter- high-risk contracts, we encourage clients ing into far-reaching trade agreements to continue to shift risk to our industry. and encouraging large foreign engineer- Although there is change all around Murray Thompson, P.Eng. ing companies to enter the Canadian us, I believe it is an exciting new business Chair, ACEC Board of Directors marketplace. In the past, we have thought climate. We are entering a new world that globalization of engineering services where there will be opportunities for The above remarks are an excerpt of Mr. Thomp- son’s inaugural speech to ACEC members at the as- meant exporting our services to other young engineers to lead and excel in a sociation’s Annual General Meeting, June 23, 2012. page 12 | Manitoba Consulting Engineer Click Here to return to Table of Contents Paddock Drilling Ltd.

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Click Here to return to Table of Contents Manitoba Consulting Engineer | page 13 An interview with Steve Ashton, Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Consulting engineers key players in 2011 Assiniboine River flood mitigation Interview by Christine Hanlon

teve Ashton likens further, grappling with the flood was Assiniboine River’s 134 km of dikes, the 2011 Assiniboine more like a lengthy tournament than built 100 years ago. The consulting Basin flood to a game a single game. “People were working engineers were already in place by April of speed chess, where around the clock for extended periods 2012. Then, in May, Manitoba received players only have of time,” says the Minister. As soon as 250% of its normal precipitation. “We three to four seconds one issue was addressed, unexpected ended up with even more significant between each move. weather developments would present flooding as weather events continued,” “Engineering analysis that would another challenge. For instance, recalls Ashton. “What transpired was a typically take months, if not years, no sooner had engineers come up remarkable cooperation effort between was being done in days and weeks,” with a way to prevent the Portage MIT, Water Stewardship, KGS Group says Ashton, Manitoba’s Minister of diversion control structures from being Consulting Engineers and the Canadian Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT) submerged by flow far exceeding their Armed Forces.” as well as the minister responsible for design capacity than their attention was In mid-May, this team played a Emergency Measures. “I cannot say drawn to the need for wave attenuation key role in the breaking of the Hoop enough about the importance of the measures on Lake Manitoba. and Holler Dam, a deliberate measure professionalism and expertise deployed “We brought the consulting engineers necessary for relieving the pressure on by the engineers that were involved.” into the process early for a number of the dikes from the surge water that was The shifting dynamics of the flood reasons,” says Ashton. He explains that, coming into the Assiniboine. “We had a and the complexities of the engineering in 2010, there were already significant significant need to protect property,” says were challenging enough on their own. preconditions for flooding in the Ashton, adding that there was also a need Add to that the real time impacts and Assiniboine Basin. In 2011, the Province to shore up flood defenses in Brandon the degree to which there was no time issued a flood outlook that clearly as well. “What we were able to do was to second-guess decisions, and the identified that there were significant use some of the best engineering and situation became even more challenging. risks involved. assessment along with the troops and “It added another dimension to the In the spring, ice jam-related flooding their high-tech surveillance equipment.” decision-making time,” explains Ashton. was the first sign of the problem. Of The Canadian Armed Forces’ CP140 Taking the chess analogy one step concern was the condition of the Aurora surveillance aircraft was able to relay real-time video for KGS to “Steve Ashton likens the 2011 Assiniboine analyze. The ability to use both daytime and nighttime surveillance made an Basin flood to a game of speed chess.” enormous difference in the ability to identify seepage. That allowed MIT to respond, sending contractors and the armed forces to stem the flow. “What is really remarkable is that we were able to prevent any significant breach in the dikes during a one in 400- year flood event,” says Ashton. “We did this by bringing together some of the best engineering and hydraulic expertise – a lot of which is located right here in Manitoba. Our engineers have a great deal of experience with everything from floods to hydro developments. “Were there impacts from the flood? Yes. Would they have been much much greater had it not been for the terrific work driven by world-class engineering? Absolutely.” page 14 | Manitoba Consulting Engineer Click Here to return to Table of Contents He notes that to address such a KGS Group was also involved in the to our province’s development. For huge hydrological event required the expansion of the Red River Floodway instance, in the 2012 provincial budget, expertise of engineers from numerous as well as the $130 million expansion the government set aside $4 billion for backgrounds. Besides the rapidly of ring dikes in the Red River Basin. highway renewal over the next 10 years. changing scenario, challenging physical There has been and continues to be “A lot of these ongoing projects would elements included maintaining road significant work on flood proofing in not be possible without the expertise of access, addressing geotechnical issues, the province. “As a result, although consulting engineers,” explains Ashton. evaluating dikes and crossings, and in 2011 there was flooding on the MIT is also responsible for drainage assessing the potential impact of the Red River, it had far less impact than and transportation infrastructure flood on 80 different bridges. The it would have had without these management, including the maintenance situation has created ongoing structural measures,” notes Ashton. and operation of all-weather roads, challenges during the rebuilding stage of Of course, there are still a winter roads, bridges, culverts, drains, the civil infrastructure. number of hydraulic challenges to be dams, reservoirs, pumping stations After all, flood mitigation is an addressed. MIT is looking at issues and northern airports – much of which ongoing preoccupation for MIT, one that surrounding Morris as well as those involves the services of consulting extends beyond the 2011 Assiniboine related to the Shellmouth Dam, which, engineers in some form or another. Basin flood event. Consulting Engineers along with the Portage diversion, plays While the nature of the such as KGS Group and AECOM an important role in flood management infrastructure varies widely, there continue to be involved in monitoring on the Assiniboine. At the same time, is no question that flood mitigation and adjusting water flows into Lake St. consulting engineers are involved infrastructure will continue to play Martin and Lake Manitoba. In 2011- in a study on the range of outflow a central role in the department’s 2012, instead of following the usual regulations for Lake St. Martin and activities and in Manitoba’s future. practice of ratcheting back the flow of Lake Manitoba, with a report expected “Consulting engineers help us take water from Lake St. Martin during the later this year or early in 2013. a province that is flood prone and winter months, the outlet was allowed It is important to note that the convert uncertainty into a much more to operate at full capacity. This resulted role of consulting engineers at MIT manageable situation,” says Ashton. “It in a 3.1-foot drop in water levels on Lake is not limited to flood mitigation and is a huge impact, not the least of which Winnipeg, with a reduction in Lake St. prevention. Ashton points out that new is giving the people of Manitoba the Martin as well. infrastructure, of all kinds, is important confidence to develop and grow.”

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By John Gamble, P.Eng. ACEC-Canada President

any opportunities Eyes are currently on Manitoba as the additional cost is eventually passed on and challenges provincial government continues to nego- to clients, and ultimately taxpayers. And continue to face tiate its possible inclusion in the NWPTA. of course there is the justifiable concern the consulting Fortunately for our industry, ACEC-Mani- that if public infrastructure development engineering sector toba is proactively representing the inter- is based on the lowest possible fee, there across Canada. One ests of the consulting engineering sector are potential consequences for both the of these is the impact – both positive and its clients. This may well present an economy and public safety. and negative – of recent interprovincial opportunity to make improvements to Interprovincial trade agreements trade agreements like the New West the NWPTA. also provide opportunities for our Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA). NWPTA language currently requires industry. For example, we are seeing ACEC-Canada and its 12 provincial and government clients to accept submis- revitalized and increased cooperation territorial Member Organizations are sions from all qualified firms within the between ACEC-Canada and our Member fully supportive of trade agreements trade agreement area for any profes- Organizations. Historically, ACEC- between provinces that increase the sional services assignment exceeding Canada has focused its advocacy almost flow of goods, services, capital, and $75,000. Clients now face pressure to exclusively on the federal government people across borders in Canada. either spend a significant amount of time and its agencies. The NWPTA, however, Specifically, we support the mobility and resources in order to evaluate the transcends provincial boundaries, thus provisions of NWPTA, however there technical and qualitative qualifications there is clearly a role for the national are some very real challenges as a result of all proponents or revert to the simple association to work collaboratively with of some procurement provisions of solution of selecting lowest fee. In either the provinces. The national perspective the agreement. Experience with the case, this makes the use of qualifi- of ACEC-Canada clearly demonstrates NWPTA in British Columbia and Alberta cations-based selection (QBS) more that the concerns of our industry are has resulted in public professional difficult. As a result, a large number of neither parochial nor protectionist – the engineering services being treated as firms are preparing proposals or pre- consequences of NWPTA are being felt a commodity and not as a value-added qualification documents, at a consider- equally throughout the country. professional service. able expense, for each assignment. This Buoyed by the renewed and effective efforts of the western provinces to re- engage their provincial governments and put this issue back on the political radar, ACEC-Canada is in a unique position to facilitate information sharing and provide tools to its Member Organizations across Canada. Our associations in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba are mobi- lizing based on experiences in Alberta and British Columbia. Even in Atlantic Canada, our industry is taking a stand. Lorne Ireland | Terry Ireland | Mervin Ireland | Glenn Ireland As negotiations on NWPTA continue in Manitoba, the consulting engineering sec- R.R. #2, Arthur tor across Canada will be watching closely. Ontario N0G 1A0 Our Member Organizations, like ACEC- Manitoba, are playing a leadership role in Tel: 519-848-3487 promoting interprovincial trade rules that Fax: 519-848-5892 will improve our industry’s ability to pro- Email: [email protected] 35 vide value to taxpayers and improve our Years social, economic and environmental qual- 1977-2012 www.irelandbrosltd.com ity of life. As a result of these collaborative efforts, all of Canada will benefit. page 16 | Manitoba Consulting Engineer Click Here to return to Table of Contents Metallurgists and Forensic Engineers

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Dr. Jonathan Beddoes, Ph.D., P.Eng. three patents and two books dealing Structures. She has been the Director of Dean of Engineering at the University of with industrial processing of engineering Design and Construction for five years and Manitoba, has an engineering career that materials. currently oversees a staff of 45. Ruth has includes industrial product and process been involved in the construction of bridges development, research in industrial Dustin Booy, M. Eng., P.Eng. is the and structures throughout the Province for and government laboratories, as well as Contract Engineer for the Engineering over 20 years and is a past President of ACI extensive experience in academia. Prior and Operations Division at Manitoba’s Manitoba Chapter. She is on three separate to joining the Faculty of Engineering at Department of Infrastructure and Trans- committees of CHBDC as well as the execu- the University of Manitoba in 2011, for portation. With more than ten years of tive for the Structures Standing Committee 18 years he was a faculty member in the experience in project management and for Transportation Association of Canada. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace transportation engineering, Dustin has Engineering at Carleton University, Ot- been involved in such recent notable Dave Ennis, P.Eng. is the former Executive tawa, including six years as Department projects as the CentrePort Canada Way Director & Registrar of the Association of Chair. He has taught engineering courses Design-Build where he acted as a Project Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of at all levels from first year to graduate Manager. His diverse career experience Manitoba, and former director on the Board studies. Before joining academia he also includes accomplishments in the dis- of Engineers Canada. He has prior experi- worked at Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., cipline of geotechnical engineering as well ence in bridge engineering and in the heavy and Alcan Aluminium for ten years. His as environmental engineering. He holds construction industry. He holds Bachelor research interests have included high Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering of Science in Civil Engineering and M.Sc. strength aluminum alloys for aircraft and Master of Engineering (Geotechnical) degrees from the University of Manitoba. applications, casting and processing of degrees from the University of Manitoba. aluminum for high value added sheet Lawrence Ferchoff, FEC, P.Eng. is cur- products, processing/recycling of Al-Si Ruth Eden, M.Sc., P. Eng. is the Director rently the Manager of Electrical Codes & alloys, and high temperature materials for of the Structures Design and Construc- Standards/Chief Electrical Inspector for gas turbine applications. He is the (co-) tion Branch for Manitoba Infrastructure Manitoba Hydro. Over the past ten years, author of more than 60 research papers, and Transportation, Water Control and Lawrence has also been directly involved

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in the development of advanced metering technology and alternative energy and northern generating station projects for Manitoba Hydro. He has extensive prior experience in the consulting industry, including project and business unit management, and electrical and control systems engineering for energy, infrastructure, environmental and industrial projects. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba, has been active in professional and community organizations, including APEGM, the United Way, IEEE, Toastmasters and Consulting Engineers of Manitoba.

Robert Fudge is Director of the National Centre for Arctic Aquatic Research Excel- Bernie Osiowy, P. Eng. is a Civil Engineer Dean (Design Education) and holds the lence, with the Department of Fisheries with over 45 years of experience in manag- Chair in Design Engineering at the Uni- and Oceans Canada (DFO). He represents ing various phases of planning studies, versity of Manitoba. He served as Dean of a diverse and geographically widespread design, construction, commissioning the Faculty of Engineering from 1999- DFO Oceans research community in areas and the post construction performance 2010. Doug has engineering experience of Arctic Ecosystem Research, Oceanog- evaluation of many of Manitoba’s north- with several companies including Carter- raphy, Climate Change, and Community ern hydraulic generating stations. This Temro, Petro-Canada, and GEOTECHni- Based initiatives. He brings over 34 years included the Kettle and Long Spruce cal resources. of experience in conducting aquatic Generating Stations where his on Site environmental research, implementing Team successfully added 1600 megawatts Ahmed Shalaby, PhD, P.Eng. is Profes- field projects and managing research pro- of new generation to the Manitoba Hydro sor and Head of the Department of Civil grams. His present focus is the develop- System. Bernie has contributed to the Engineering, University of Manitoba. He ment and coordination of collaborative re- successful negotiation of several Aboriginal is a graduate of Cairo University with a search programs, involving Canadian and First Nations Comprehensive Compensa- Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil international researchers working from tion and Mitigation Agreements. He served Engineering, and he holds a PhD in Civil Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) icebreakers as a Provincially appointed member on the Engineering from Carleton University. in the Arctic regions of Canada. Split Lake Resource Management Board His research and teaching interests are from 1992 – 2009. Bernie is a graduate of in pavement and airfield design, infra- Doug McNeil, M.Eng., P.Eng. is Deputy the University of Saskatchewan and retired structure management, and highway Minister of Manitoba Infrastructure and from Manitoba Hydro in 2009. engineering. He is actively involved with Transportation. Prior to this appoint- professional organizations including the ment in June 2009, Doug spent almost six Jerald Peters, M.Arch., MAA is current Transportation Association of Canada, years at the Manitoba Floodway Author- President of the Manitoba Association of and the Transportation Research Board. ity as Vice President of Engineering and Architects. Jerald is a principal with Friesen Construction and earlier as Vice President Tokar Architects + Landscape + Interior Ed Wojczynski is the Division Manager, of Hydraulics. Doug has also held various Designers, with offices in Winnipeg and Portfolio Projects Management at Mani- engineering positions with the City of Calgary. Jerald is working on projects toba Hydro. He is Chair of the Canadian Winnipeg in the Water and Waste Depart- across the prairie provinces and is pleased Hydropower Association, Chair of the ment over a 20 year period. This included to lead the team which won the national CHA Regulatory Process Working Group, fighting the ‘Flood of the Century’ in 1997, design competition for new dormitories formerly Chair of the CHA Species At Risk managing the flood proofing projects in and campus entry at the historic RCMP Act Working Group and is a member of the the City as well as serving on technical training academy in Regina. Jerald received Federal Species At Risk Advisory Commit- advisory committees of the early studies his Bachelor of Environmental Studies and tee. He is a member of the International related to Floodway Expansion. With this Master of Architecture degrees from the Hydropower Association and chairs the background, it was fitting for him to have University of Manitoba. working group on Indigenous Peoples a major role in the 2011 Flood. Doug has Consultation, Participation and Consent. both a Civil Engineering Degree and a Douglas Ruth, P.Eng. is a Professor of He has a B.Sc. from the University of Mani- Master of Engineering Degree from the Mechanical Engineering at the University toba and a M.Sc. from the University of Sas- University of Manitoba. of Manitoba. He is currently the Associate katchewan in Electrical Engineering.

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Keystone Award winner

Project Name: 2011 Assiniboine River Flood – Emergency Engineering Firm: KGS Group Client: Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation Category: Infrastructure/Transportation This project also won an Award of Excellence

and Reservoir, the Portage Diversion and tos, KGS Group developed a digital map the construction of the Assiniboine River database of the geotechnical condition Dikes. assessment which was updated daily to After 2010 record level precipitation, prioritize dike failures and allocate MIT the Assiniboine River froze at levels well and Canadian Forces resources. above normal, followed by above-average The dikes weakened with flow snowfalls. By January, flood forecasters increases as steady state flow conditions predicted a major Assiniboine flood, so were reached. The restling seepage lines the Shellmouth Reservoir was lowered frequently exited to ½ way up the dry and MIT mobilized equipment to raise the side of the dike, necessitating continu- Assiniboine Dikes in winter conditions ous monitoring to avoid uncontrolled and armour the Portage Diversion Control breaches. The Canadian Forces initiated Structure. night monitoring, using a CP-140 Aurora Introduction Ice jams in April between PR 430 and Surveillance Aircraft equipped with an The 2011 Assiniboine River Flood, esti- the Baie St Paul Bridge, caused a 2.5 m infrared night-vision camera, relaying real- mated to be a 300-year event, presented (8 feet) water level surcharge, breaching time video and audio to Portage for KGS challenges exceeding the flood protection the newly raised dikes in two locations. Group to identify signs of slope instability system capacity. Manitoba Infrastructure Subsequently, KGS Group was requested and dike failure. and Transportation (MIT) assembled an to provide geotechnical and hydraulic experienced and diverse team of engi- resources for emergency engineering HYDROMETRIC neers to develop fast-tracked, emergency, support to protect the people, livelihoods MONITORING PROGRAM proactive solutions to contain, redirect and property of Manitoba. KGS Group hydrometric crews obtained and control the floodwaters of the As- 2 months of daily water level, flow, and siniboine. From March 2011 into 2012, ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF velocity information at the Portage diver- KGS Group provided an integrated team THE ASSINIBOINE RIVER DIKES sion and along rivers within the Assini- of geotechnical, hydraulic and survey/ In April 2011, KGS Group conducted a boine River Watershed. A boat-mounted GIS expertise to evaluate flood potential, comprehensive emergency reconnais- Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) undertake modeling, reinforce dikes, sance assessment to address the dike monitored real-time flow velocities and monitor flows, redirect flood waters, conditions using GPS-equipped cameras. bathymetry of the river bottom, which stabilize slopes, expand channels and Areas of concern included headscarps, was instrumental to MIT and Manitoba armour shorelines. tension cracks, piping and seepage boils Water Stewardship (MWS) for provincial at the dike toe, often in wet silty inac- flood forecasting efforts and Portage BACKGROUND cessible areas. As the Assiniboine River Diversion planning and control structure The ‘perched’ Assiniboine River channel rose, hydrostatic pressures produced new operation. is on a broad flat floodplain between signs of failure and potential uncontrolled To assess the structural integrity of Portage la Prairie and Baie St. Paul. The breaches. bridge pier foundations, KGS Group federal government constructed 134 With the flood protection at maximum also monitored the complex sediment kilometres of dikes during the 1950’s capacity and more water coming, the processes and mobile riverbed erosion at and 1960’s along this reach to prevent Province declared a state of emergency bridge sites with high potential for scour- overland flooding and to promote in May, triggering assistance of 1,800 ing. A side-scan imagery sonar unit, cou- agriculture and rural development. Major Canadian Forces army, air force, navy and pled with a Differential Global Position- flood protection infrastructure projects reserve personnel. ing System (DGPS) was used to identify were undertaken after the disastrous Using ESRI’s (Environmental Systems potential riverbed erosion at bridge piers 1950 Red River Flood included the Red Research Institute) ArcGIS software, with and abutments, including profiling at the River Floodway, the Shellmouth Dam monitoring data and geo-referenced pho- peak and recession of the flood.

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REINFORCEMENT OF THE potential increased, so MIT mobilized addition, KGS Group assessed potential ASSINIBOINE DIKES two Russian-built Kamov and Sikorsky inundation areas related to dike breach- The Assiniboine Dikes are designed to heavy-lift helicopters. Finally, the armed ing along the Portage Diversion, and protect over 500 km2 of land including forces were able to keep up with the developed emergency evacuation plans. farms and several rural communities. Un- necessary repairs, and as conditions dried der difficult winter conditions, MIT raised out the switch was made to conventional THE HOOP AND HOLLER approximately 80 kilometres of the dikes ground based equipment. CONTROLLED BREACH using partially frozen fill. As the frozen With a maximum flow of 34,000 cfs fill thawed, the prominent failure modes PORTAGE DIVERSION EXPANSION via Portage Diversion and 18,000 cfs in impacting the dike integrity were pore- By May 8th Assiniboine River flows of the Assiniboine River downstream, the water-pressure induced slope failures and up to 56,000 cfs were predicted at the increased capacity was still short by up to internal piping with toe boils related to reservoir at Portage la Prairie. The river 4,000 cfs of the forecasted flow of 53,000 increasing hydrostatic river pressure. The downstream could handle approximately to 56,000 cfs. Uncontrolled and cata- Canadian Forces focused on protecting 18,000 cfs sustained flow, with ongo- strophic breaches of the Assiniboine or the integrity of the newly raised dikes, ing emergency dike maintenance. The diversion Dikes could result, potentially prioritizing the weakest sections of the Portage Diversion to Lake Manitoba releasing up to 15,000 cfs into unpro- dikes using KGS Group’s map-based da- was designed for a flow of 25,000 cfs, tected rural communities. A controlled tabase monitoring program. KGS Group approximately 13,000 cfs less than the breach was selected at the historical low developed a simple effective design that forecasted flows. The Portage Diversion point at the Hoop and Holler bend along could be easily implemented by the sol- control structure operations room, under PR 331. Surplus water, flowing south into diers, consisting of an adaptable sandbag threat of flooding and loss of the system, the Lasalle watershed, could potentially stabilizing toe berm detail underlain by was reviewed on an emergency basis and impact 150 homes. The fast track design a non-woven geotextile for use in areas modified under KGS supervision to a consisted of a broad-crested weir with a difficult to access. The geotextile also remote control operation. limestone riprap apron to control flow re- acted as a filter over the piping-induced MIT mobilized contractors and equip- lease and to facilitate closure. The site was springs, to allow pressure dissipation ment to raise the channel dikes by 1 prepared for the breach within five days, without fines migration while retaining m (3 feet) in less than 1 week, with the while provincial staff and the army noti- suspended sediment, thereby reducing capacity limit increased to 34,000 cfs. KGS fied affected residents and built ring-dikes the seepage rate. KGS Group provided Group assessed the erosion protection around their homes. Actual inflows into onsite geotechnical and constructability requirements, dike stability with satu- the Portage Diversion reservoir limited support to the Canadian Forces under the rated ground conditions, toe piping, and the breach flows to approximately 500 cfs, overall direction of MIT. modifications necessary for emergency with establishment of a controlled flow The priority sections for dike repair expansion of the channel. Loading and channel in a flooded area of 3.5 square were inaccessible by road, with saturated riprap requirements were also addressed kilometres. silt fields and mud trails, precluding to protect concrete drop structures conventional delivery of sandbags. The which would be submerged. The earthen LAKE MANITOBA dike crest was impassable except by ATV berms were raised on either side of the 29 WAVE ATTENUATION or light tracked vehicles. Accordingly, kilometre-long channel, with integrated Lake Manitoba reached record water Manitoba Conservation “Hueys” and mili- perforated-pipe toe drains. Designs for levels with the diversion of Assiniboine tary Griffon helicopters were mobilized the modified dikes were provided on a River floodwaters added to natural to deliver sandbags and materials to the timely basis based on engineering judge- inflow. A May windstorm at 70 to 90 km/ troops, with Canadian Forces providing ment and verified by stability models and hr from the northwest decimated many air-traffic control along the closed PR 430. sensitivity analysis using GeoSLOPE soft- of the south end cottages along the Twin This proved inadequate as dike failure ware and HEC-RAS hydraulic models. In and Delta beaches. Temporary wave

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attenuation measures were developed as with remote data collectors. The protection against further destruction. geo-tube wave attenuators protected Contractors worked around the clock lakefront properties from large waves in deploying kilometres of geo-tubes subsequent windstorms. infilled with sand slurry, which drained leaving densified sand. These temporary A SUCCESS IN wave attenuators were constructed EMERGENCY ENGINEERING offshore along the beach front properties Over 1 million sandbags were placed to absorb wave energy before reaching along the Assiniboine dikes, as well the cottages. KGS Group monitored as substantial volumes of clay and performance using mini weather- riprap along the Portage diversion stations, video cameras and wave-height channel. KGS Group continued to monitors along the shoreline, coupled provide emergency services to MIT for subsequent flood mitigation projects including the construction of dikes at Brandon, the Pas, Souris, St Laurent, Dauphin River First Nation, slope stabilization at the Wawanesa Dam, and the design and construction of the Lake St. Martin Emergency Channels with assistance from others. Emergency engineering is infrequently encountered in the engineering practice and requires timely and informed decisions using best available information. Working with demanding deadlines, decisions were made collaboratively by MIT and KGS Group, to successfully respond to the 2011 Assiniboine River Flood for communities in the flood zone.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS The 2011 Assiniboine River Flood – Emergency Engineering project was a key part of the unprecedented flood fight of 2011. KGS Group provided emergency services and technical support and had a critical role in many concurrent components including; the assessment and reinforcement of the Assiniboine dikes, the Hoop and Holler controlled breach and capacity increase at the Portage Diversion. The judges chose this submission for an Award of Excellence for its important impact on many communities and for the significant effort and quality of WINNIPEG REGINA THUNDER BAY TORONTO engineering work and innovations of the KGS Group project team.

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Award of Excellence – Municipal and Water Technology

Project Name: Analysis of Options of Emergency Reduction of Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Firms: AECOM Canada Ltd. and KGS Group Client: The Province of Manitoba

he Manitoba Government retained The result of diverting Assiniboine River of 810.5 ft to 812.5 ft. This was estimated AECOM and KGS on June 15, 2011 water to protect areas downstream of to be the 1 in 400 year event. T to analyze options for dealing Portage La Prairie was that Lake Manitoba The inflow to Lake St. Martin from with the unprecedented 2011 flooding crested at 817.2 ft (249.1 m) which was Lake Manitoba was greater than the natu- on Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin. 4.7 ft (1.43 m) above the desirable range ral outflow capacity, causing Lake St. Mar- tin to crest at 805.5 ft (245.6 m) which was 5.5 ft (1.68 m) above the desirable operating range of 797.0 to 800.0 ft. The analysis of flood mitigation options had to be undertaken as quickly as possible due to the fact that levels were still rising and viable options needed to be identified that could be implemented before winter freeze up. These options had to be evaluated on their utility to mitigate flood conditions (without adversely affecting other parts of the province) constructability and cost. An analysis of the existing conditions

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indicated that Lake Manitoba would re- Hydrodynamic modeling was used restrictions in the Dauphin River and main above desirable range until October to analyze the potential benefits of flood accommodate additional Lake Manitoba 2012 with the historic operating regime mitigation options. Data collected from outflows over the winter; and that Lake St. Martin would remain the field was input into the GIS mod- Allow unrestricted outflow of water above flood stage until late fall of 2012. elling tools to help refine alignments from Lake Manitoba through the Fairford Selection of possible routes for emer- and estimate the quantities of rock and River Water Control Structure through gency outlet channels began immediately overburden that had to be excavated. the winter of 2011/2012, allowing several with over 30 field and office technical This was an iterative process as potential times more outflow than past winters. staff mobilized from the two firms includ- construction constraints caused hydrau- If the emergency channel from Lake ing engineers, surveyors and construc- lic designs to be modified in an attempt St. Martin was in service by the Fall of tion estimators. Many of the possible to optimise project costs. 2011, both lakes could be two to three routes for flood mitigation channels had In the end, AECOM and KGS analysed feet lower by the spring of 2012 than limited topographic and geologic infor- more than 11 diversion options from without the emergency outlet channel mation. Once conceptual routes were se- Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin. They Analytical result documents prepared lected, crews including specialists, such also re-checked four historic flood relief for the province were presented to the as those applying geo-seismic investiga- options: the Holland Dam; La Salle River public on July 26, 2011. tion technologies, were brought in from Diversion; Assiniboine River Dredging; across the country to collect and analyse and the Long Lake Drain diversion from field data. Hydraulic engineers used the Lake Manitoba to the Assiniboine River. JUDGES’ COMMENTS sparse data available to conceptualize These historic options proved infeasible The judges choose this project and model relief channels. Numerous due to cost, environmental consider- for an award of excellence for the options initially examined were rejected ations or effectiveness. societal significance of identifying due to constructability issues due to the This study identified the Dauphin viable flood control options and existing flood conditions. River as the hydraulic constriction in the importance of accurate and The speed at which these analyses the system and on July 22, the consult- timely analysis. With the many were undertaken is dramatic with the ing team recommended the following options to be considered arriving time between the request from Manitoba solution: at a feasible and effective solution to the presentation of recommendations Begin immediate construction of an on a compressed schedule was a being only five weeks. In this time, over additional emergency channel from Lake remarkable feat. six flood channel routes from Lake Mani- St. Martin to address the hydraulic flow toba, three outlets from Lake St. Martin and four flood management options on the Assiniboine River were analysed and costs estimated. The challenge was to optimise the design and develop cost estimates based on excavation volume and material com- position. The latest three-dimensional Computer Design software, Geoseismic exploration, LiDAR, sonar bathymetric and GPS surveys, compiled in GIS support tools, were required to estimate excavation volumes and associated costs for various channel alignments and configurations.

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Award of Excellence – building By Richard Lay, P.Eng., Enermodal, a member of MMM Group

Project Name: Churchill Northern Studies Centre – Energy Efficiency and Water Self Sufficiency in Northern Manitoba Firm: Enermodal Engineering, a member of MMM Group Limited Client: Churchill Northern Studies Centre

visiting scientists and 12 staff working year- grade to minimize snowdrifts. This feature round on sub-arctic scientific research and also provides space under the building for education. The building has laboratories, the ventilation openings, protected from classrooms, kitchen and dining rooms, rec- snow entry. reation areas, gift shop, observation dome, Enermodal Engineering designed library, herbarium, and study collections of mechanical and electrical services, which various animal species. include generous ventilation with heat The goal was to reduce operating costs recovery, intelligent building controls, and and showcase best practice green building good lighting. The kitchen and labora- engineering design. Prairie Architects of tories are energy efficient, and there are fter years of struggling with an Winnipeg designed a streamlined elevated on-site water and wastewater treatment old sheet metal building inherited building, which sheds wind and snow and systems, non-potable water distribution, A from the military, Churchill North- collects sunlight. The two-storey struc- grey water recovery, and waterless com- ern Studies Centre has a new 27,000-sq. ture has a long shallow rectangular plan posting toilets. ft. building. The CNSC is an independent, oriented east-west for good daylight pen- The main ventilation system is a 1175 non-profit research and education facility etration and views. The building envelope L/s reversing flow heat exchanger made in located 23 kilometres east of the town of is R-40 freezer panel construction with Manitoba and featuring 85% heat recovery Churchill, Manitoba. low-e argon triple-glazed –windows. The efficiency and no requirement for defrost. The new building is designed for 88 structure is raised about 1.5 metres above The other HRVs, serving the dining room

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and kitchen, labs, and composting toilets, Extreme Water Conservation To reduce the need for drinking water, rely on electric pre-heaters to keep them The old facility had to truck water from untreated lake water is distributed through out of defrost mode and to optimize their town then truck back the sewage. The separate non-potable water piping to heat recovery performance. most significant measure to decrease flush-type toilets, hose bibs and drain trap Commercial kitchens can be extremely this considerable cost was two compost- primers. Greywater is recycled from the energy intensive due to large amounts of ing systems serving waterless toilets and lavatory and shower wastewater, and drain- cooktop ventilation, hot water use, and urinals. A dedicated HRV provides continu- water heat exchangers recover heat from appliance energy. The best-in-class range ous exhaust from the composter and the the showers and lavatories to preheat the hood ventilation at CNSC is low-flow and washrooms. domestic hot water. variable speed. Solar wall panels pre-heat Wastewater is treated on-site to tertiary It is hoped that the combination of the large volume of makeup air, supple- quality by two 5,000-litre indoor biofilters, ambitious water conservation and on-site mented by a dedicated ERV that even and two outdoor area beds made of man- treatment will be a model of sustainability recovers dishwasher exhaust heat. ufactured sand and woodchip-and-sand for other developments in remote com- Two oversized grease interceptors are layers. The permitted daily design flow is munities. The technologies showcased at installed in a cool basement service room, 8,000 litres and design flow is only 68 L/ CNSC are scalable to larger facilities. where they help heat the room while person, compared to the metered 100+ cooling and improving grease separation. L/person last year in the old building. JUDGES’ COMMENTS Laboratory fume hoods are variable Lake water is pumped two kilome- The remote location of the volume with dedicated makeup air unit. tres to the site in summer and treated Churchill Northern Studies Centre Most heating is by thermostat con- with settling, simple cartridge filters and facility, harsh climate, difficult trolled electric baseboards or radiant ultraviolet light to drinking water quality. site conditions and roaming ceiling panels. The design heat loss of the Two 13,000-litre tanks can store drinking polar bears presented a variety building envelope is 145 kW, plus an ad- water trucked from town in winter when of challenges to the design team. ditional 52 kW for 2,800 L/s ventilation. the lake is frozen. The site has no piped municipal services for water, sewer or gas and no prospect for gaining these services in the future. Enermodal Engineering, a member of MMM Group Limited designed a building that provided a high degree of reliability and independence for water, wastewater, heat and power that minimized building cost and conserved energy, for these reasons the judges selected the project for an Award of Excellence.

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Award of Excellence – Infrastructure/Transportation

Project Name: Lake St. Martin Emergency Flood Relief Channel Final Design & Construction Management Firm: AECOM Canada Ltd. Client: The Province of Manitoba

a more rapid reduction in Lake Manitoba flood levels. The utility of this approach had been demonstrated during flood modelling conducted during June of 2011 and addressed the concern that actions taken to lower Lake Manitoba should not adversely affect Lake St. Martin. The challenge was to optimise the design and develop construction plans and a schedule that would allow the completion of the channel before freeze-up in early November. Construction of the channel in the time frame available required optimization of the design to provide the maximum flow rate with the minimum excavation volume. In addition the design he study Options for Emergency outflows over the winter. and staging had to be flexible enough to Reduction of Lake Manitoba and The contract for the detailed design be modified to suit the available construc- T Lake St. Martin Levels was under- and construction management of the Lake tion equipment. taken by AECOM and KGS Group and St. Martin Emergency Outlet Channel One of the many challenges faced was examined a number of potential options (LSMEOC) was awarded to AECOM in that the site for the channel was on the for dealing with the 2011 flooding on Lake August of 2011. Construction Contracts northeast side of Lake St. Martin. This site St. Martin and Lake Manitoba. This identi- with three contractors were signed August is remote with no road access. This would fied the Dauphin River as the hydraulic 15, 2011. have presented less of a problem if con- constriction in the system and recom- The objective of this project was to struction could have been delayed until mended the immediate construction of build an emergency outlet channel from winter, but the flooding situation on Lake an additional emergency channel from Lake St. Martin to not only provide addi- Manitoba and Lake St. Martin required im- Lake St. Martin to address the hydraulic tional hydraulic capacity from this lake but mediate action that could not be delayed. flow restrictions in the Dauphin River and also to allow maximum operation of the The conditions on the construction accommodate additional Lake Manitoba Fairford River Control Structure to allow site were also challenging. The ground

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was covered by 1.0 to 1.5 m of wet peat Once this information was known boat harbour for the flotilla of crew boats on top of hard basil till. A primitive road it was possible to postulate potential used to transport construction personnel network had to be established to just to construction sequencing. This was con- and other staff to the work site. allow the landing of sufficient equipment stantly refined with contractor input and The approximately 6 km long, 45 m wide to prepare a staging area for the rest of progress measured against the construc- (base width) channel was partially opened the equipment. The flooding had pushed tion schedule. Advanced two dimensional November 1, 2011 and immediately started the water 500m inland so the first crews hydraulic modelling was applied to assess lowering the level of Lake St. Martin. The had to cut their way through a forest of the impact of sections of the project successful completion of the Lake St. Martin flooded trees just to find higher ground. that could not be completed according Emergency Outlet Channel has lowered The area where the channel was to the design because of construction Lake St. Martin by approximately 2.7’ (0.73 conceptually located had virtually no constraints and to modify the design to m) compared to natural outlet conditions by information on topography, bathym- optimise hydraulic conductivity. the end of February, 2012. This allowed fully etry, soil types, soil depth and depth to At its peak there were four construc- open operation of the Fairford River Water bedrock and as a result this data had to be tion camps to house over 150 personnel, Control Structure and Lake Manitoba levels collected coincident with detailed design landing areas on both sides of the lake dropped to 813.6’ (slightly below flood and mobilization. Three-dimensional for three tugs and four barges and a small stage) by the end of February, 2012. terrain modelling was used to refine the understanding of the volumes of various materials that had to be excavated and JUDGES’ COMMENTS geo-technical modelling helped refine The Lake St. Martin Emergency Flood Relief Channel Final Design and Construction the configuration of the spoil piles to Management project is presented with an award of excellence for the successful minimise haul distances while maintain- execution of a complex engineering problem; which was completed under extremely ing a stable channel and bank configura- tight timelines. The project required extensive and mature engineering judgment tion with the mix of peat and till being throughout the entire time frame and is a credit to all who contributed to its success. excavated.

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Award of Excellence – Environmental

Project Name: Pointe du Bois Spillway Replacement – Environmental Assessment Firm: MMM Group Limited Client: Manitoba Hydro

operational concerns due to its aging management and coordination. Oppor- infrastructure. In 2010, to maintain public tunities for adaptive management must and dam safety and ensure a safe working be exploited on the project, and design environment for employees, its owner and construction work need to take into Manitoba Hydro decided to proceed with account environmental sensitivities and the construction of a new primary and requirements, including avoidance of secondary spillway, transition structures, in-water work in known lake sturgeon wing walls, and earthfill dams. The exist- spawning areas; preserving turbulent flow ing spillway and dams need to be replaced on the east side; and maintaining water in a cost-efficient manner while avoiding, flow over known spawning areas. All these he Pointe du Bois Spillway Replace- or minimizing, any potential adverse envi- factors influence and contribute to the ment project involves modernizing ronmental effects. costs and schedule on the project. T a 100 year-old generating station This complex project encompasses MMM Group Limited (MMM) was within the confines of a sensitive ecologi- many notable challenges, including the selected by Manitoba Hydro to lead the cal environment. The oldest power plant need to protect and maintain the endan- environmental component of the Pointe still in operation along the Winnipeg River, gered lake sturgeon and its spawning du Bois Spillway Replacement project, the Pointe du Bois generating station does habitat, a tight project schedule, and the responsible for providing an environmen- not currently meet Canadian Dam Safety involvement of numerous sub-consultants tal assessment, an Environmental Impact Guidelines, as it has significant safety and and disciplines, which required extensive Statement (EIS), project management

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on-schedule, enabling Manitoba Hydro to obtain their Environmental Act License in January 2012. This milestone was extremely critical, as construction activities could not begin without this component. The project is scheduled to be completed by September 2016. MMM Group was recently honored for its role in the Point du Bois Spillway Replacement project, as it was selected for an Award of Excellence in the Environ- services (for the environmental portion of responsive to Manitoba Hydro’s chang- mental category at the 2012 Association the project), public consultation services ing needs and objectives throughout the of Consulting Engineering Companies (in conjunction with the client), coordina- project, minimizing challenges, risks, and (ACEC) - Manitoba Awards. tion of the biophysical and socioeconomic costs through constant communication studies, and guidance on minimizing and modifications to the project scope. JUDGES’ COMMENTS any adverse environmental impacts. The Care was taken during the environmental The Pointe du Bois Spillway project environmental assessment studies ad- assessment process to ensure alignment involved constructing a new spillway dressed a full range of aquatic, terrestrial, with Manitoba Hydro’s corporate prin- without impacting power generators socio-economic, and heritage issues, and ciples and goals, particularly those related or the environment. The environmen- the process needed to satisfy the require- to sustainable development, environmental assessment study conducted by ments of the Manitoba Environment Act tal stewardship, and aboriginal peoples. MMM Group received an award of ex- and the Canadian Environmental Assess- Through effective communications, cellence because the objectives were ment Act. MMM Group was also able to success- met while taking particular note of This project has an extremely tight fully manage and coordinated numerous the lake sturgeon spawning areas and schedule, and any delay on the project sub-consultants in multiple disciplines. minimizing impact on the activities of may result in a potential increase in As a result, the environmental assess- the provincial park. costs. MMM Group remained flexible and ment studies and EIS were completed

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Award of merit – Infrastructure/Transportation

Project Name: Chief Peguis Trail Extension Rothesay Street Overpass Firms: AECOM Canada Ltd. and Gateway Construction & Engineering Ltd. Client: DBF2 Ltd.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS The judges chose this project for a Merit award as it provided a significant contribution to the overall Chief Peguis trail extension. The structure incorporates the first know combination of mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall abutments and light-weight cellular fill supporting an integral abutment. A major achievement was the completion of the overpass in only 11 months.

Award of merit – Energy Resource Development

Project Name: Mayo B Hydro Enhancement Project Firm: KGS Group Client: Yukon Energy Corporation

JUDGES’ COMMENTS The Mayo B Enhancement Project documents the successful construction of a northern hydro project, which increased the capacity of the existing facility from 5 megawatts to 15 megawatts and thereby displacing diesel generation. The successful completion was in large part attributable to the ability of those involved to work in harmony and in the best interest of the project; resolving not only complex technical problems but equally complex hum relations issues.

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Award of merit – Infrastructure/Transportation

Project Name: Portage Diversion Pre-2011 Flood Assessment Project Firm: Hatch Ltd. Client: Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation

JUDGES’ COMMENTS The Portage Diversion project protected life, limb, the environment and property in Winnipeg and the area adjoining the lower Assiniboine River. Hatch Ltd. undertook emergency multi-disciplinary assessments of the flood risk and provided engineering solutions and advice. The channel capacity was increased by approximately 35% above original design parameters and allowed for the management of record inflows.

Award of merit – Infrastructure/Transportation

Project Name: Red River Bridge on P.R. 201, Letellier, Manitoba Firm: Dillon Consulting Limited Client: Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation

JUDGES’ COMMENTS An Award of Merit was given to this project for Dillon Consulting’s demonstration of a high level of engineering expertise needed to complete the Red River Bridge on P.R. 201. The design had to deal with the instability of riverbanks, poor soil parameters and high groundwater level, to design a bridge with a 75 year life with minimal maintenance. Design innovations include the second application worldwide of the use of pin piles, the first cellular concrete application of its kind in Manitoba and the first use in Manitoba of permanent metal deck forms for concrete framework.

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Award of merit – Infrastructure/Transportation

Project Name: Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor Osborne Street Station Firm: Dillon Consulting Limited Client: City of Winnipeg – Transit Department

JUDGES’ COMMENTS The judges chose this project for an Award of Merit due to the advances made in design- ing a transit station on top of a new bridge and the lack of any design codes for this project. Significant constraints on the site and the large skew angle greatly added to the complex- ity of the design and overall project requirements. The social, economic and environmental contribution for this project were also significant for the City.

Award of merit – Municipal & Water Technology

Project Name: University of Winnipeg Combined Sewer Overflow Storage Firm: AECOM Canada Ltd. Client: City of Winnipeg – Water and Waste Department

JUDGES’ COMMENTS The University of Winnipeg Com- bined Sewer Overflow Storage Facility project addressed the problem of discharging raw sewage in to the Assiniboine River from combined sewers. The unique solution was offline storage constructed amidst the challenges of a dense downtown area at the University of Winnipeg. The underground storage facility also allowed the area above the facility to become a University Of Winnipeg green space and the design provided an opportunity to demonstrate CSO mitigation technology, which could be applied citywide.

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Award of merit – Industrial

Project Name: WESTEST New Vehicle Performance Centre Firs: GENIVAR Client: Western Canada Testing Inc.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS The WESTEST New Vehicle Performance Centre was designed to facilitate the testing of vehicles using a chassis dynamometer. The facility provides specialized testing services previously unavailable in Western Canada. The project involved significant coordination between building, structural and mechanical designers. The centre will provide opportunity for Western Canada manufacturers to complete internationally with well-tested products. The project has the potential to have positive environmental impact from better-tested and designed products.

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Engineering Action Award Tom Wingrove, P. Eng.

om Wingrove is currently the been introduced by Tom, to include Executive Vice President of AE- several technical papers related to cold T COM Environment, Canada. He climate engineering, groundwater issues has national responsibility for manage- and solid waste management. Two ex- ment, marketing and growth of AECOM’s amples of those papers are as follows: services in the environmental discipline. “Field Evidence for Groundwater In addition to his senior leadership Flow Systems in Precambrian Terrain responsibilities, he also remains involved near Atikokan, Ontario,” proceedings of in engineering projects and studies as the International Groundwater Sym- a senior technical advisor and project posium on Groundwater Resources manager. With over 38 years of experi- Utilization and Contaminant Hydrogeol- ence, Tom has worked on a wide array of ogy, Montreal, 1984 (with Rudolph and environmental and geological projects Farvolden). throughout Canada. “Diesel Contamination Remediation Tom is a registered engineer and at a Remote Site in a Cold Climate,” Prac- member of the Association of Profession- tice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and al Engineers and Geoscientists in Mani- Radioactive Waste Management, Ameri- toba, Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia can Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Yukon Territory. January 1997. Tom is also a Past President of the Even after 38 years, Tom continues to Consulting Engineers of Manitoba, is on provide mentorship to young profession- the Executive Committee for the Associa- als and remains active in strengthening tion of Canadian Engineering Companies, the engineering consulting industry and is a Past Member of the Associate in Manitoba and throughout Canada. Committee on Geotechnical Research. He is a true asset to both AECOM and Academic contributions have also Manitoba.

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Lifetime Achievement Award Garry Bolton. P. Eng.

arry Bolton graduated from the ing Engineers of Canada 2002-2003 and University of Manitoba’s Faculty as Chair of the Association of Consulting G of Engineering with a Bachelor in Engineers of Canada 2003-2004. Garry is a Science, Mechanical Engineering in 1970 member of the Association of Professional and started his career at James Bertram Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba, & Sons Limited in the Pas, Manitoba fol- Association of Professional Engineers of lowed by Firschbach & Moore Mechanical Manitoba, Geologists and Geophysicists of Contractor in Toronto, Ontario Alberta and the Association of Professional In 1973, Garry joined Scouten Mitchell Engineers of Ontario. In May 2009, Mr. Sigurdson & Associates Limited, and after Bolton received the Distinguished Service a six year hiatus from 1981 to 1987 as Award from the University of Manitoba for the Head of the Mechanical Department his contribution to the University and to at Lamb McManus Associates Limited in the Engineering profession. Edmonton, Alberta he returned to Mani- Aside from Garry’s significant con- toba in 1987 to rejoin the firm. In 1991, tribution to the Consulting Engineering WE KNOW Garry became a Partner of the firm, and community he has also contributed to since 1996 has served as President of SMS the community at large as Past President, BUILDING Engineering. This adds up to more than Rotary Club of West Winnipeg; four decades of mechanical engineering Past President, Western Aviation Muse- SUPPLIES experience, 39 of them as a consulting um; Past Chair, Air Cadet League of Canada engineer with SMS Engineering. Manitoba Provincial Committee; Vice See McMunn & Yates for Garry remains a leader in his field President, Transportation and Heritage expert advice, professional managing the day-to-day work for projects Technology Centre of Canada; Co-Chair, service, and on-time delivery. such as the new Winnipeg Blue Bombers Engineering Building $52M Capital Cam- Stadium, Assiniboine Park Zoo Redevelop- paign at the University of Manitoba and 15 locations throughout ment, the Winnipeg International Airport Chair of the Winnipeg Chamber of Com- Manitoba and eastern Site Redevelopment Project and the merce Trade Development Committee. Saskatchewan on-going projects at the Milner Ridge Cor- Garry has carried out major achieve- rectional Facility in rural Manitoba. ments within ACEC and the Community Garry is a respected leader in the and his dedication and commitment engineering profession, having served as ensured significant contribution to the President of the Association of Consult- advancement and goals of the Consult- ing Engineers of Manitoba 1996–1997, ing Engineering Profession and ACEC in BUILDING ACROSS THE PRAIRIES Vice Chair of the Association of Consult- Manitoba. BEAUSEJOUR, MB 204-268-1603 BRANDON, MB 204-728-1986 DAUPHIN, MB 204-638-5303 ERIKSDALE, MB 204-739-2110 FLIN FLON, MB 204-687-3401 GRANDVIEW, MB 204-546-2020 KAMSACK, SK 306-542-3633 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB 204-239-8750 ROBLIN, MB 204-937-8371 RUSSELL, MB 204-773-2690 STE. ROSE, MB 204-447-3152 STEINBACH, MB 204-326-3481 THOMPSON, MB 204-778-8363 WINNIPEG, MB 204-837-1347 YORKTON, SK 306-783-8516 Helping you build better at great prices everyday! www.mcmunnandyates.com

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Rising Star Award Jonathan Epp, P.Eng.

onathan Epp graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BSc. J (with Honours) in Computer Engi- neering in 2004. Shortly after graduation he joined Teshmont Consultants where he began his engineering career by working on, and leading, a number of key software development projects. Eventu- ally, Jonathan became involved in feasibility studies associated with development options for Manitoba Hydro’s Bipole III project and also completed courses developing his skills in project management. Apart from his project assignments, Jona- than also has key responsibilities in areas Co-Chair in 2008. He has been very ac- the past five years as a member and ulti- of management of the company. He is the tively involved in speaking to high school mately leader of the image committee have Teshmont`s Information Systems Supervi- students both at local high schools as well been instrumental in further developing a sor and his responsibilities also extend to as at the annual Rotary Career Fair pro- positive image for the association. Teshmont’s Marketing Committee. moting Engineering as a career option. He Jonathan was previously an active Aside from obtaining his professional also took over responsibility for upkeep of member of the APEGM Public Awareness P.Eng. designation with APEGM in 2011, the association’s web site. Committee for many years and a long term Jonathan is currently registered as an In 2010 Jonathan became Chair of the member of Teshmont’s Social Committee. engineer in training with the Minnesota Image Committee. Under his leadership, Jonathan’s commitment and dedication Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land the Image Committee has been respon- to the association have been instrumental in Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geo- sible for a number of important activities the many successful initiatives undertaken science and Interior Design, where he is including a comprehensive rebranding by the Image Committee over the past five pursuing his P.E. professional engineering of the association from the Consulting years. His achievements in his engineering designation in the United States. Engineers of Manitoba to the Association work have also launched Jonathan`s career Jonathan joined the Image Commit- of Consulting Engineering Companies – on a path well advanced of his eight years in tee in January of 2007 and became the Manitoba. Jonathan’s tireless efforts over the industry.

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Click Here to return to Table of Contents Manitoba Consulting Engineer | page 43 MEMBER SERVICES GUIDE Our ACEC-MB Member Services Guide consists of two sections: 1. A categorical listing of products and services, including a list of the companies that provide them. 2. An alphabetical listing of the companies appearing in the first section. This listing includes name, contact info , website and more.

Listings by Category

Aerospace SNC Lavalin Inc. AMEC Forestry Hatch Ltd. Boge & Boge Ltd. Stantec Associated Engineering Accutech J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Genivar Tetra Tech CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. AECOM MMM Group Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Tower Engineering DGH Engineering Ltd. Boge & Boge Ltd. SNC Lavalin Inc. Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Zandstra Farag Consultants Ltd. Dillon Consulting Dillon Consulting Stantec MCW/AGE Consulting Genivar Golder Associates Tetra Tech Professional Engineers Ltd. Chemical Engineering Golder Associates SNC Lavalin Inc. SNC Lavalin Inc. AECOM Hatch Ltd. Stantec Materials Tetra Tech Dillon Consulting Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Tetra Tech Accutech Tower Engineering MMM Group Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) AECOM SNC Lavalin Inc. MCW/AGE Consulting Geotechnical AMEC Agriculture Stantec Professional Engineers Ltd. Accutech Boge & Boge Ltd. Accutech Tetra Tech MMM Group AECOM Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. AECOM Tower Engineering Neegan Burnside Ltd. AMEC Dillon Consulting Associated Engineering SNC Lavalin Inc. Boge & Boge Ltd. ENG-TECH Consulting Ltd. Boge & Boge Ltd. Communication/ Stantec Dillon Consulting Genivar Burns Maendal Consulting Telecommunications Teshmont Dyregrov Robinson Inc. Golder Associates Engineers Ltd. AECOM Tetra Tech ENG-TECH Consulting Ltd. J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. DGH Engineering Ltd. Genivar Tower Engineering Genivar SNC Lavalin Inc. Dillon Consulting MCW/AGE Consulting Golder Associates Stantec Genivar Professional Engineers Ltd. Environmental Hatch Ltd. Tetra Tech Golder Associates MMM Group Accutech J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Tower Engineering J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. SNC Lavalin Inc. AECOM Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Zandstra Farag Consultants Ltd. MCW/AGE Consulting Stantec AMEC Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Professional Engineers Ltd. Tetra Tech Associated Engineering SNC Lavalin Inc. Mechanical SNC Lavalin Inc. Tower Engineering Boge & Boge Ltd. Stantec Accutech Stantec Burns Maendal Consulting Tetra Tech AECOM Tetra Tech Computer Science Engineers Ltd. Tower Engineering Associated Engineering Tower Engineering Genivar CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. TREK Geotechnical Inc. Boge & Boge Ltd. Golder Associates DGH Engineering Ltd. Zandstra Farag Consultants Ltd. DGH Engineering Ltd. Airports SNC Lavalin Inc. Dillon Consulting Dillon Consulting AECOM Stantec ENG-TECH Consulting Ltd. Industrial Genivar Genivar Tetra Tech Genivar Accutech Hatch Ltd. MMM Group Tower Engineering Golder Associates AECOM J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Stantec Hatch Ltd. Associated Engineering Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Electrical J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Boge & Boge Ltd. Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Asset Management Accutech Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Burns Maendal Consulting MCW/AGE Consulting CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. AECOM Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Engineers Ltd. Professional Engineers Ltd. Stantec Associated Engineering MCW/AGE Consulting CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. MMM Group CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. Professional Engineers Ltd. DGH Engineering Ltd. Neegan Burnside Ltd. Building Science DGH Engineering Ltd. MMM Group Dillon Consulting SMS Engineering Ltd. Accutech Dillon Consulting Neegan Burnside Ltd. Genivar SNC Lavalin Inc. AECOM Genivar SNC Lavalin Inc. Golder Associates Stantec AMEC Hatch Ltd. Stantec Hatch Ltd. Tetra Tech Associated Engineering Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Tetra Tech J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Tower Engineering Boge & Boge Ltd. Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Tower Engineering Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Burns Maendal Consulting MCW/AGE Consulting Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Mining Engineers Ltd. Professional Engineers Ltd. Fisheries MCW/AGE Consulting Accutech CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. MMM Group Accutech Professional Engineers Ltd. AECOM Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Neegan Burnside Ltd. AECOM MMM Group AMEC DGH Engineering Ltd. SMS Engineering Ltd. AMEC SNC Lavalin Inc. Associated Engineering Dillon Consulting SNC Lavalin Inc. Dillon Consulting Stantec Boge & Boge Ltd. Genivar Stantec Genivar Tetra Tech Burns Maendal Consulting Golder Associates Teshmont Golder Associates Tower Engineering Engineers Ltd. Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Tetra Tech Hatch Ltd. CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Tower Engineering SNC Lavalin Inc. Marine & Coastal Genivar MCW/AGE Consulting Stantec AECOM Hatch Ltd. Professional Engineers Ltd. Energy Tetra Tech Dillon Consulting J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. MMM Group Accutech Genivar MCW/AGE Consulting Neegan Burnside Ltd. AECOM Golder Associates Professional Engineers Ltd. page 44 | Manitoba Consulting Engineer Click Here to return to Table of Contents SNC Lavalin Inc. J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Associated Engineering Tetra Tech Transit Stantec MMM Group Boge & Boge Ltd. Zandstra Farag Consultants Ltd. AECOM Tetra Tech Neegan Burnside Ltd. Burns Maendal Consulting SNC Lavalin Inc. Engineers Ltd. Surveying Transportation Municipal Stantec CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. Accutech Accutech AECOM Tetra Tech Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. AECOM AECOM Associated Engineering DGH Engineering Ltd. Associated Engineering AMEC Burns Maendal Consulting Power Engineering Dillon Consulting Burns Maendal Consulting Associated Engineering Engineers Ltd. Stantec Genivar Engineers Ltd. Boge & Boge Ltd. CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. Teshmont Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Dillon Consulting CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. DGH Engineering Ltd. Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) ENG-TECH Consulting Ltd. Dillon Consulting Dillon Consulting Project Management MMM Group Genivar Genivar Genivar Accutech Neegan Burnside Ltd. Hatch Ltd. Golder Associates Golder Associates AECOM SNC Lavalin Inc. J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Associated Engineering Stantec Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Burns Maendal Consulting Tetra Tech Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Engineers Ltd. Tower Engineering MMM Group MMM Group MMM Group CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. Zandstra Farag Consultants Ltd. Morrison Hershfield Ltd. Morrison Hershfield Ltd. Morrison Hershfield Ltd. DGH Engineering Ltd. Neegan Burnside Ltd. Neegan Burnside Ltd. Neegan Burnside Ltd. Dillon Consulting Structural – Other Stantec SNC Lavalin Inc. SNC Lavalin Inc. ENG-TECH Consulting Ltd. Accutech Tetra Tech Stantec Stantec Genivar AECOM TREK Geotechnical Inc. Tetra Tech Tetra Tech Golder Associates Associated Engineering Tower Engineering Hatch Ltd. Boge & Boge Ltd. Temporary Works Water Resources J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Burns Maendal Consulting Accutech AECOM Operation and Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Engineers Ltd. AECOM AMEC Maintenance Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. Associated Engineering Associated Engineering SNC Lavalin Inc. MCW/AGE Consulting Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Boge & Boge Ltd. CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. Professional Engineers Ltd. DGH Engineering Ltd. Burns Maendal Consulting Dillon Consulting Planning MMM Group Dillon Consulting Engineers Ltd. Genivar Accutech Morrison Hershfield Ltd. ENG-TECH Consulting Ltd. Dillon Consulting Golder Associates AECOM Neegan Burnside Ltd. Genivar Genivar Hatch Ltd. Associated Engineering SNC Lavalin Inc. Hatch Ltd. Golder Associates J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Burns Maendal Consulting Stantec J.R. Cousin Consultants Ltd. Hatch Ltd. Kontzamanis Graumann Smith Engineers Ltd. Tetra Tech Kontzamanis Graumann Smith MMM Group Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) CH2M HILL Canada Ltd. Tower Engineering Macmillan Inc. (KGS Group) Neegan Burnside Ltd. MMM Group DGH Engineering Ltd. TREK Geotechnical Inc. MMM Group SNC Lavalin Inc. Neegan Burnside Ltd. Dillon Consulting Morrison Hershfield Ltd. Stantec SNC Lavalin Inc. ENG-TECH Consulting Ltd. Structural – Buildings Neegan Burnside Ltd. Tetra Tech Stantec Genivar Accutech SNC Lavalin Inc. Zandstra Farag Consultants Ltd. Tetra Tech Golder Associates AECOM Stantec Hatch Ltd.

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Accutech Engineering Inc. AMEC Environment & CH2M HILL www.accutecheng.ca Infrastructure Boge and Boge DGH Engineering Ltd. www.ch2mhillcanada.com 605 – 287 Broadway www.amec.com (1980) Ltd. www.dghengineering.com 403 – 211 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3C 0R9 440 Dovercourt Drive www.aboge-boge.com 12 Aviation Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2 Tel: 204-944-1555 Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1N4 268 Ellen Street St. Andrews, MB R1A 3N5 Tel: 204-488-2214 Fax: 204-944-1444 Tel: 204-488-2997 Winnipeg, MB R3A 1A7 Tel: 204-334-8846 Fax: 204-488-2245 [email protected] Fax: 204-489-8261 Tel: 204-942-7276 Fax: 204-334-6965 [email protected] Contact: Ken Drysdale, [email protected] Fax: 204- 942-7288 [email protected] Contact: Ed Sharp, Senior President Contact: Harley Pankratz, [email protected] Contact: Doug Small Project Manager Vice President, MB and SK Contact: Hans E. Boge, P. Eng [email protected] Contact: Hans Boge Sr., AECOM President/CEO Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. www.aecom.com Associated Engineering Dillon Consulting Limited www.ckpeng.com 99 Commerce Drive www.ae.com www.dillon.ca 300 – 275 Carlton St. Winnipeg, MB R3P 0Y7 203 – 5 Donald Street 1558 Willson Place Winnipeg, MB R3C 5R6 Tel: 204- 477-5381 Winnipeg, MB R3L 2T4 Burns Maendel Consulting Winnipeg, MB R3T 0Y4 Tel: 204-943-7501 Fax: 204-284-2040 Tel: 204- 942-6391 Engineers Ltd. Tel: 204-453-2301 Fax: 204-943-7507 [email protected] Fax: 204- 942-6399 www.bmce.ca Fax: 204-452-4412 [email protected] Contact: Ron Typliski, P.Eng [email protected] 1331 Princess Avenue [email protected] Contact: John Miller, P. Eng., Contact: Jeff O’Driscoll, P.Eng. Brandon, MB R7A 0R4 Contact: David Krahn, Partner Tel: 204-728-7364 Partner Fax: 204-728-4418 [email protected] Contact: Daniel Burns

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attract more young engineers By Jonathan Beddoes, P.Eng., PhD.

s the Dean of the Faculty of are employed by as many as 20 different connection with our students. The first, A Engineering at the University of engineering sectors. Currently, many and probably the easiest, is to get your Manitoba I have a unique view of the of our students have multiple job offers company active in our co-op/internship opportunities and challenges that are prior to graduation, some as early as program. facing the engineering industry and our a full year before completion of their engineering graduates. At the University degree. Competition for our graduates Co-op/Internship of Manitoba, we are committed to is great; with each of the 20 sectors Co-operative education is available in student success, and offering leading competing with the others for graduates. all of our departments and programs, edge academic programs, outstanding Some sectors go to considerable length including Biosystems, Civil, Electrical, facilities, and a supportive environment to ensure they ‘win’ this competition. Computer, and Mechanical. Co-op that inspires excellence. Further, at the With the foregoing in mind, I think is also a part of the program for the Faculty of Engineering we are committed it is important to impress upon the Internationally Educated Engineering to providing the all-important human consulting engineering sector that Qualification program (IEEQ). These resource that drives the Manitoba engineers are not recruited after they programs can be valuable to the economy – prospective professional graduate. To successfully recruit a young consulting industry, in that they provide engineers. engineer, you must start much earlier. a four to sixteen month interview of The current ‘situation’ in Manitoba You need to connect with our students a potential employee, while giving a is similar to that in many other regions prior to their graduation and instil in current engineering student a taste of of the country. There are simply more them the excitement and opportunities your company and an opportunity to engineering positions than there are new that exist within the consulting build skills and relationships within engineers to fill them. In this province, engineering sector. The good news is your company. Companies who we graduate between 200-250 new the Faculty of Engineering has many currently participate in our co-op engineers per year, and our graduates opportunities for you to make this early and internship programs appreciate

“The current ‘situation’ in Manitoba is similar to that in many other regions of the country. There are simply more engineering positions than there are new engineers to fill them.”

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“To successfully recruit a young engineer, you must start much earlier. You need to connect with our students prior to their graduation and instil in them the excitement and opportunities that exist within the consulting engineering sector.” the opportunity to train potential (EiR) program to ensure engineering engineering sector to consider future employees at student wages, students are fully aware of careers in sponsoring an EiR in the Faculty and to confidently offer a position to their industry. We have two different of Engineering at the University of an engineering student before they types of EiR’s. The first is typically a Manitoba. Whichever type of EiR you graduate or get scooped up by another recently (early) retired engineer or new decide to sponsor, the Engineer-in- company or sector. parent who would like to get involved Residence will be your agent in the The Faculty of Engineering is in a part-time or full-time academic Faculty of Engineering, and become committed to assisting employers career. The Faculty of Engineering integral in making sure our students seeking co-op students. A Director appoints these EiR’s as full members are fully aware and excited about the of Co-op/Internship Programs (Ms. of the faculty, and they usually teach career opportunities and expectations Carolyn Geddert, P.Eng.) was appointed at least one course of particular within consulting engineering. In in 2011 and currently the Faculty is interest to their industry sector. These this way the consulting engineering upgrading the preparation of students EiR’s would also be involved in the sector can ensure that it continues to for their first co-op term by providing garnering and supervision of capstone attract top calibre students that are enhanced training in the areas of design projects and courses, as well enthusiastic about developing long workplace safety, communications as liaising with sector companies to term careers in consulting. and other work related skills. Flexible ensure they are maximizing their Please do not hesitate to contact work terms, and continuous intake opportunities to interact with students me or anyone else within the Faculty of students allows each employer to and faculty. of Engineering to discuss our create the co-operative/internship The second type of EiR is a Co-op/Internship or EiR programs. program that works best for them. Ease practising engineer who is seconded Moreover, if you have thoughts as to of recruiting saves time and money for to the University for a specific project how the Faculty of Engineering can companies, and many are eligible for or design task. This would usually better interact and prepare students provincial grants and tax rebates. involve a part-time appointment in the for the consulting engineering Faculty of Engineering, and include the industry we are always pleased Engineers-in-Residence teaching of a course, lab/tutorial, or to hear from those that share our Some engineering sectors are taking supervision of student projects. passion for excellence in advantage of our Engineer-in-Residence I encourage the consulting engineering.

Dr. Jonathan Beddoes, Ph.D., P.Eng., Dean of Engineering at the University of Manitoba, has an engineering career that includes industrial product and process development, research in industrial and government laboratories, as well as extensive experience in academia. Prior to joining the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Manitoba in 2011, for eighteen years he was a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University, Ottawa, including six years as Department Chair. He has taught engineering courses at all levels from first year to graduate studies. Before joining academia he worked at Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., and Alcan Aluminium for ten years. His research interests have included high strength aluminum alloys for aircraft applications, casting and processing of aluminum for high value added sheet products, processing/recycling of Al-Si alloys, and high temperature materials for gas turbine applications. He is the (co-)author of more than 60 research papers, three patents and two books dealing with industrial processing of engineering materials.

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Message from the YPC Chair Owen Van Walleghem, P.Eng.

read an interesting story what doesn’t when it comes to employee provide leadership training and opportu- recently that I would like retention and development, and have de- nities early-on to those who demonstrate I to share. There was a time, veloped a few suggestions for companies the potential to manage in the future. not all that long ago, when and for YPs that I hope will help. Whether an individual is on track to the world watched in awe as a small The first suggestion is simple – take become a technical expert in their field, group of engineers, scientists and techni- the time to get to know your young or leans more towards the management cians accomplished one of the greatest workers. Provide opportunities for senior and business aspects of your organiza- engineering feats of the all time. On July members and junior members of your tion, encourage their participation in one 20, 1969, people everywhere were glued firms to meet and learn more about of the many technical and professional to their TV screens, watching live as Neil each other. This can be done through organizations related to their interests. Armstrong stepped out of a spacecraft structured mentorship programs, regular Through their participation, they will be and onto the surface of the moon. Noth- performance review discussions, or infor- able to find a lot of their own learning ing like this had ever been done before. mally over coffee. Listen to what they have opportunities, and they will build lasting To accomplish this unique task, NASA to say. When you get to know each indi- relationships in the industry that will ben- put together a highly skilled and creative vidual, you will have a greater understand- efit your company for decades to come. team, and they successfully performed ing of the next steps that you will need to The task of developing young em- an undertaking that many thought was take to help develop them. ployees doesn’t all sit on the shoulders impossible. Once you know the individuals better, of the senior members, though. YPs must Now, we have all heard that part of the the next step is to act on what you have take responsibility for their own training story before. Most engineers are familiar learned. Your company will see immediate and career development. As a YP, it is with this story as it is one of few times that benefits if you ensure that each individual important to have a realistic awareness engineers have been the focus of such is in a role best suited to this or her talents of your own strengths and weaknesses positive public attention. There was a part and interests. Armed with this knowl- and look for opportunities to improve on of the story that I had not heard before, edge, you can then provide training and them. Take the initiative and talk to your though. On the night the Apollo 11 crew learning opportunities to help develop supervisors or decision makers about returned safely to earth, the average age the skills related to their role. You can also your development goals to get their input of the people in NASA’s control room and backroom was only 28. At that time, there were no designers with decades of experience in sending people to the moon. Instead, NASA built its team out of BUILDING A POWERFUL FUTURE young engineers and scientists because it needed people with new ideas and up-to-the-minute technical know-how to achieve its lofty goal. This got me thinking about the young professionals (YPs) in our industry. The YPs in your office are intelligent and capable, but the tricky part comes in de- termining how to develop their skills and We are investing in hydroelectric development today so tomorrow’s leverage them to maximize the benefits to generations will continue to benefit from this affordable, reliable and your organization. As Chair of ACEC Mani- renewable source of power. toba’s YP Committee and a member of the ACEC Canada National YP Network, I have had the opportunity to talk to count- Find out more at www.hydro.mb.ca. less young professionals from firms across the country. I have heard many stories and examples describing what works and

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Message from the YPC Chair continued and tailor your research to align with your will build a lot of skills you will need later from the ACEC Manitoba Board and from organization’s goals. This will make it on as a leader, such as organization, time senior employees of our member firms. more likely that you will receive the train- management and budgeting. You will also They constantly tell us how important de- ing you are looking for. develop soft skills such as communica- veloping the newer generation of workers Newer employees may find it difficult tion, networking and persuasion. Once is to the industry and their companies. As to develop leadership skills in their ev- you try getting a full team of people with a YP, you should not hesitate to take the eryday work within a company, but there competing schedules and priorities to initiative to develop yourself. You may be are plenty of external options available to show up every week, you will see what a surprised at the level of support you will help develop these abilities. Volunteering great challenge and learning experience receive. for non-profit or charitable organizations it can be. If there is anything we as a commit- is a great way to gain this experience. The ACEC Manitoba YP Committee is tee can do to help you, please email us at Another option is to start something dedicated to helping YPs develop them- [email protected]. We may not be putting yourself. Organize a fundraising event or selves, which in turn benefits the consult- people on the moon, but with proper put a sports team together just for fun. It ing engineering community as a whole. support and training, Manitoba’s YPs can may sound simple, but in doing this you We have received enthusiastic support continue to accomplish great things.

What is the Young Professionals Committee?

The ACEC Manitoba Young Professionals • providing networking, mentoring, other similar organizations in other Committee (YPC) was created in 2009 educational, and career growth op- jurisdictions to exchange ideas, find and aims to enhance the growth and portunities for young professionals; mutually beneficial opportunities, evolution of the consulting engineering • providing young professionals with and grow and improve the consulting industry by promoting and empowering the opportunity to actively contribute engineering industry. the development of young professionals’ and become an integral part of the Since officially launching in October careers within the industry. industry and ACEC Manitoba; 2009, the YPC has progressively met The YPC achieves its mission by: • being a link and progression from these goals by hosting 10 educational • providing young professionals with a the student ACEC Manitoba chapter and networking events per year, present- greater understanding of the consult- to professional involvement in ACEC ing at the University of Manitoba, and ing engineering business and ACEC Manitoba; and providing a link between YPs and the Manitoba’s role in it; • communicating and coordinating with ACEC Manitoba Board. The YPC has also continued to foster relationships with other professional organizations in Win- nipeg and across Canada. This year’s YPC is made up of the following hard-working individuals: Owen Van Walleghem, Chair, AECOM Kyla Kirk, Vice Chair, CH2M HILL Beth Phillips, Past Chair, Tetra Tech Dana Bredin, GENIVAR Michelle Globush, GENIVAR Amanda LaCoste, MCW Consulting Professional Engineers Dustin Warelis, AMEC Mark Warkentin, MMM Group Lin Watt, Dillon Consulting Ltd. Kim Yathon, Tetra Tech The YPC defines a young professional as any employee of an ACEC Manitoba member firm who is under the age of 35 or who has up to 10 years of experience in his/her field.

page 50 | Manitoba Consulting Engineer Click Here to return to Table of Contents The beginner’s guide to networking Kyla L. Kirk, P.Eng.

was at a leadership Volunteer with a where without a business card. You never summit for volunteers professional association. know who you will meet or who would I when we were asked to Volunteering is an easy way to meet new want to keep in contact with you. ‘guesstimate’ how large people with similar interests, but volun- The world of networking can be we thought our professional networks teering with a professional association is confusing, complicated and quite frankly were. This number was to include our a great way to meet professionals at all lev- terrifying, but the rewards are extremely professional social network connections, els in your field, including clients, regula- beneficial to your career. Whether your co-workers, those we volunteered tors, suppliers, contractors AND competi- network is 50 or 500, these simple steps with on a regular basis, and any other tors. As you advance in your career, these should help you navigate the networking contacts we considered professional. contacts may be crucial to your ability to scene more confidently. There were a couple under 200, and a work successfully and efficiently. ACEC Manitoba’s Young Profession- few more hands went up as we increased I often ask for a volunteer position als Committee provides networking, the number. Most of us were in the that forces me to interact with others educational and volunteer opportunities 400 to 800 range, but there were three (for example, registration or photogra- to young professionals to help you grow remarkable attendees with over 5,000 pher) to maximize the number of people your network. Our aim is to promote and (as high as 12,000) professional contacts. I meet. Many associations maintain a list empower the development of your career To be honest, those with large networks of task-based volunteers in addition to within the industry, so please do not were executive directors and liaisons committees and boards. You can find out hesitate to contact us ([email protected]) for a 40,000+ professional association, what volunteer opportunities are avail- with your networking needs or to suggest and the person with the largest network able by sending an email to the associa- potential networking events. was a professional motivational coach tion’s executive director. (ringer), but it was still inspiring to see how surprised we all were at the size of Never stop learning. our network. This goes beyond formal programs from How large is your network? As a universities and colleges. Attend seminars, young professional, your professional conferences and other training sessions network generally consists of the co- that are relevant to your professional workers you interact with and university goals. These learning opportunities not professors, and, as you become more only increase your knowledge, but expand experienced, you start adding clients to your network as you meet others who your list. If you are dissatisfied with the have similar goals, and a guru who is actu- size of your network or just like meeting ally smart enough to teach the skills you new people, here are four tips: need to achieve those goals.

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AUGUST 2011: JANUARY 2012: FEBRUARY 2012: Go-Karting Meet the Board Pub Night Breakfast Seminar Young professionals (YPs) gathered at The YP Committee hosted a Meet the A breakfast seminar on ‘Existing building Grand Prix Amusements to enjoy go-kart Board Pub Night at King’s Head Pub and Energy Retrofits that Pay for Themselves’ racing, formula track racing, mini-golf, Eatry. Many YPs attended to network was presented by Steve Reaburn at AE- bumper cars, bumper boats, batting with the following Board members: Steve COM’s Oak Boardroom. cages, and networking over drinks and Reaburn, Ron Typliski, Bill Brant, Ralph snacks. Kurth, Cameron Dyck, Rick Haldane-Wil- sone and our YP representative, Owen Van Walleghem.

APRIL 2012: CTTAM Mixer YPs gathered to play pool and to network SEPTEMBER 2011: with fellow YPs from CTTAM at the CT- Breakfast Seminar TAM/ACEC Manitoba Mixer held at Flea YPs attended a breakfast seminar at Whiskey’s Café & Billiards. Terry Gifford, Canad Inn Polo Park to listen to Peter Executive Director of CTTAM, attended to Heavysege speak on growing your refer- answer questions about the organization. ral source and contact networks, maintaining strong relationships with current clients and targeting new clients.

OCTOBER 2011: 3rd Annual Gala The third annual YP Gala was held on Thursday October 13, 2011 at the Win- nipeg Convention Center thanks to the generous donations of many sponsors. JUNE 2012: In attendance were over 19 firms and Breakfast Seminar organizations. At this event, John Gamble A breakfast seminar was held in the Dil- presented on the topic of ‘Understand- lon Consulting Boardroom where Dave ing P3s (Private Public Partnerships) in Krahn presented on the newest addition Canada.’ to Winnipeg’s transit system, the South- west Rapid Transit Corridor.

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he Association of Consulting Engineering T Companies – Manitoba held its 14th annual golf tournament on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Niakwa Golf and Country Club. This year’s tournament had an attendance of 135 registered golfers. It was a beautiful day with the temperatures nearing 30C. The rain and wind held off until everyone was safely inside the Pictured above is the winning team from Lakeside Process Controls made up of Roy Dansen, Dan clubhouse for dinner and prizes. Campbell, Blair Lyons and Brian Rocan. Presenting the trophy is David Fuchs, Tournament Chair and The Association of Consulting Steve Whitty, Tervita (Marquee Sponsor). Engineering Companies – Manitoba would like to thank the players, prize sponsors, hole sponsors and event sponsors for making this event successful. This year, ACEC is proud to donate $2,207.50 to Winnipeg Harvest from this year’s tournament proceeds. Please keep your calendars open for the 15th annual tournament next year May 13, 2013 at Niakwa Golf and Country Club.

David Fuchs, Golf Committee Chair

Pictured above in the cheque presentation to Winnipeg Harvest are Ken Drysdale, ACEC-MB President; Jim Kilgour, Co-Chair Golf Committee; David Fuchs, Chair Golf Committee; Dianne Casar, Event Coordinator; and David Northcott, Winnipeg Harvest Executive Director

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