14 Feb 2025
All industries
Renovating industrial structures and seismic rehabilitation
Publications
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Modifying and renovating existing structures play a significant role in the design work involved in industrial structures. Over the lifespan of an industrial complex, heavier equipment may need to be added, or buildings may require expansion or structural modifications. Whether it involves adding or replacing production equipment, renovating structures damaged by wear or strengthening and enlarging buildings, such projects require all possible attention to meet building codes and ensure occupant safety.
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23 Jan 2025Mining and MetalsOptimizing asset performance is a strategic priority in the mining and metals industry
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06 Dec 2024Other industriesCahier 4: a benchmark for sampling atmospheric emissions from stationary sources in Québec
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Peter Wanga
Atmospheric Modelling Specialist, Environmental Engineering
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05 Dec 2024All industriesDecarbonizing Canada’s path to 2050
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Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
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26 Nov 2024Mining and MetalsEnergy and Mines conference: key takeaways from Susan Campbell and Isabelle Leblanc
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26 Nov 2024Other industriesScientists warn that hurricanes are becoming increasingly violent, a trend worsened by climate change, which is warming the oceans. Warm water fuels these storms, making winds stronger and rainfall more intense. Hugo Careau, Senior Decarbonization Engineer at BBA, explains how industrial companies can begin or speed up their transition to carbon neutrality, playing a key role in reducing global CO2 emissions significantly.Hurricanes are becoming increasingly violent, but industrial companies can calm the trend
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Hugo Careau, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Decarbonization
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25 Nov 2024Mining and MetalsHigh-purity iron ore: a key asset for decarbonization
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08 Nov 2024Other industriesEffective concentrate management from desalination applications
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06 Nov 2024Power and RenewablesA global landscape reshaped by the energy transition
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François Vitez, P.Eng.
Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
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28 Oct 2024All industriesWhy does change management fail?
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23 Oct 2024Power and RenewablesTraditionally, when energy demand exceeded generation, power plants would ramp up output, or backup generators would be used as emergency reserves. However, these methods take time to respond to sudden surges in demand. In contrast, renewable energy systems that use energy storage systems (ESS) can respond much faster. As more inverter-based generation is integrated, grid inertia decreases, leading to a higher rate of change in frequency. Quick and accurate responses to demand fluctuations are crucial for maintaining frequency stability. Frequency fluctuations are a good measure of grid performance, as balanced energy demand and supply lead to stable frequency. With energy demand surges becoming more common, especially with more frequent weather events such as heat waves and cold snaps, addressing this problem at the design phase prepares energy suppliers for contingencies. If demand exceeds a system’s generation capacity, protective devices may trip, resulting in reliability failures.Stabilizing grid frequency fluctuations through effective regulation
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Manish Persand
Engineer in training, Electric
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15 Oct 2024All industriesCompanies as vehicles for reconciliation
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01 Oct 2024All industriesFor an industry committed to biodiversity
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01 Oct 2024Mining and MetalsSolving structural vibration issues
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13 Sept 2024Energy and Chemical ProcessesThe role of hydrogen toward a greener future
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Joe Nava, P.Eng.
Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
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05 Sept 2024All industriesThe global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by power market professionals leading the way like never before in the past 50 years. As humanity embraces electrification as the primary tool to combat carbon emissions, the electrical grid faces the challenge of maintaining its long-standing reputation for stable and predictable output amidst increasing renewable energy integration. Governments and electricity planners across North America are relying increasingly on solar and wind projects to meet projected energy needs. Yet, they’re faced with a significant reliability gap in renewable output and mismatches with production profiles and demand curves. So, how can we stabilize inconsistent renewable power to emulate traditional reliability?Battery storage: the heartbeat of renewable energy
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Nishant Gehani
Director, Power systems
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30 Aug 2024Power and RenewablesWind power meeting challenges of low-carbon energy demand
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06 Aug 2024Power and RenewablesStay vanes refurbishment: factors to consider in decision making
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Félix-Antoine Payette, P.Eng., M.Sc.
Senior Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
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02 Aug 2024All industriesRecycling: a cornerstone of decarbonization
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18 Jul 2024All industriesIndustrial companies are spearheading the fight against climate change
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09 Jul 2024Power and RenewablesModular construction has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially for heavy industrial projects at remote site locations. The process consists of the structure first being constructed and assembled in a controlled workshop plant and then transported to and installed at the final site location. Compared with conventional stick-built structures, these modular structures may be described as off-site construction or prefabrication structures. One significant difference is that it removes the most time-consuming parts of a project to an offsite location.Modular construction: Pros and cons
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Xing Li, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Structural
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28 Jun 2024Power and RenewablesHow can energy efficiency support decarbonization efforts?
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Pierre-Luc Bouchard, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
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25 Jun 2024All industriesValuing Indigenous knowledge to develop natural resources sustainably
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18 Jun 2024Mining and MetalsThe Québec mining sector: a new regulatory requirement as of May 2024
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Andréanne Séguin
Senior Advisor, Social Acceptability
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12 Jun 2024Mining and MetalsCIM CONNECT 2024 | Convention & Expo: key insights from Amanda Fitch
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Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
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10 Jun 2024Power and RenewablesIn today’s relentless pursuit of optimized production, industries have a wealth of data readily at hand as well as access to advanced analytical tools. However, these technological advances, while promising, can also include complexities that challenge operations across various industries. A recent survey conducted by GatePoint Research revealed that nearly 90% of executives in process industries are increasingly concerned about how complicated their operations are becoming. This is where control loop performance monitoring (CLPM) solutions come in. They offer valuable advantages and help overcome these challenges.Enhancing process optimization with control loop performance monitoring
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Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Process Control and Operational Technology
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04 Jun 2024Mining and MetalsMining 4.0: digital technology, an ally to the green revolution
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Jean-François Beaulieu
Director, Digital Consultant
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28 May 2024Mining and MetalsNoise control at mining sites: an essential step toward harmonious production
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21 May 2024Psychological health and safety: working toward a culture of support, trust and openness
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08 May 2024Power and RenewablesCompressed air: a more precious resource than it may seem
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Jérémie Côté, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Management - Power Market
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07 May 2024Mining and MetalsThe mining industry in British Columbia is undergoing significant changes that are driven by social and economic imperatives, prompting various stakeholders to speed up their shift toward cleaner energy.On the green road: electrification transforms the mining landscape in B.C.
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Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
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