2025 Award for Specialized Engineering and Project Services Innovation

Nominees

 

The nominees for the 2024 Award of Excellence for Specialized Engineering and Project Services Innovation are:

Associated Engineering

Project: Structural Emergency Response
Location: Province Wide

Associated Engineering (AE) excels in emergency bridge response and their ability to rapidly mobilize skilled teams to address critical issues, like the Oliver Underpass Impact, Ladner Underpass Impact and Red Bridge fire. Their innovative approaches, exemplified by custom designs and advanced technologies, ensure efficient and cost-effective repairs. Their ability to coordinate effectively with all parties involved guarantees that they can respond to emergencies with the urgency and precision required, providing timely and effective solutions that restore normalcy and safety.

AE's dedication to public safety drives their focus on exceeding safety standards through innovative solutions, ensuring the well-being of communities and minimizing disruptions to essential infrastructure.

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PBX Engineering Ltd.

Project: George Massey Tunnel Reversible Lane Control System Rehabilitation
Location: Metro Vancouver

PBX Engineering's exceptional work on the George Massey Tunnel Reversible Lane Control System Rehabilitation Project showcases their innovative problem-solving and commitment to safety and efficiency. Highway 99 is a vital trade route and commuter connection across the Fraser River. The George Massey Tunnel relies on a Reversible Lane Control System to manage traffic flow and maximize capacity during peak times.

By leveraging lessons from past projects and prioritizing reuse of serviceable equipment, they delivered a cost-effective and sustainable solution. Their meticulous planning, rigorous testing plans, and focus on stakeholder collaboration ensured a smooth project execution.  A key component of the project was coordinating the system upgrades while minimizing traffic disruptions on this busy corridor. PBX Engineering's innovative designs not only improve system reliability and maintainability but also enhance cybersecurity measures, positioning them as leaders in specialized engineering services.

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Co-Winner

Associated Engineering

Project: Structural Emergency Response
Location: Province Wide

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Co-Winner

PBX Engineering

Project: George Massey Tunnel Reversible Lane Control System Rehabilitation
Location: Metro Vancouver

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