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Awards for Engineering Excellence
The Awards for Engineering Excellence demonstrate the value ACEC-BC member firms offer to clients as they celebrate technical excellence and recognize innovation in consulting engineering that is simply a cut above the rest.
Following the 2021 floods, this project restored a vital transportation link with a resilient, seismically robust bridge. Through innovation, environmental stewardship and Indigenous collaboration, it was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.
In August 2022, a transporter carrying a highly flammable liquid crashed at the Sikanni Chief River Bridge. The resulting fire generated intense heat causing extensive structural damage and a full closure of Hwy 97, cutting off the primary link to Northern Canada and Alaska.
Hwy 1 at Falls Creek was damaged by floods. The Falls Creek Alliance (MOTT, Eurovia/BA Blacktop, Stantec) designed and built a single-span bridge, reopening the Hwy quickly, under budget, ahead of schedule, and with great Indigenous engagement.
M is the designer and Engineer of Record for the White River Bridge, a key link in the regional Foothills Trail extending 48km through communities and scenic landscapes in the shadow of Mount Rainier.
V+M’s innovative design addresses various challenges, particularly constructability and environmental restrictions. The result is an economical and aesthetic pair of structures for Washington State Parks that reflect the beauty of the landscape.
Using a sustainable Polyester Polymer Concrete option for deck overlay replacement, Mott MacDonald helped TransLink make the Knight Street Bridge a safer, more resilient link for everyday commuters and trucks between Vancouver and Richmond.
A substandard S-curve on Highway 3 posed risks for drivers, and two bridges at the end of their service life required replacement. McElhanney’s design transformed this section of the highway, minimizing traffic disruptions and ensuring a safer route.