Aerial view of the Edmonton Remand Centre showing a large complex with multiple interconnected buildings, parking lots, green spaces, and surrounding natural landscape.

Edmonton New Remand Centre

Edmonton New Remand Centre 2007-2012 | Edmonton, AB The Edmonton New Remand Centre is a 645,000 sq.ft. maximum security remand facility accommodating nearly 1,950 inmates in the first phase. The $482 million facility consists of a central building connected to seven pods through a two-level link system. The Central Administration building houses administrative services as…

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A front view of the EPCOR Garneau Substation, showcasing its modern architectural design with a wooden facade and large glass entrance.

EPCOR Garneau Substation Expansion

EPCOR Garneau Substation 2019-2024 | Edmonton, AB The existing substation, while still operational, could no longer meet the growing power demands of the surrounding Garneau neighborhood. EPCOR proposed expanding into an adjacent residential-zoned property to increase capacity without compromising community character or service continuity. The Garneau neighborhood, one of Edmonton’s oldest, is characterized by its…

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Street view of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Distribution Centre in St. Albert, Alberta, showing the main warehouse building and surrounding area.

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Distribution Centre

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Distribution Centre 2014-2018 | St. Albert, AB The new Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) Liquor Distribution Centre is the primary facility in AGLC’s warehouse network, handling all fast-moving products and serving as the central hub for order assembly and shipment. The warehouse, located in St. Albert, is 543,000 square feet,…

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McElhanney team using advanced visualization tools in Kamloops to plan infrastructure projects.

Visualizing the Future Through Tech: A Kamloops Spotlight

Published: October 24, 2025 Seeing a project take shape before the first shovel hits the ground can change everything: how it’s designed, how it’s discussed, and how decisions get made. Across McElhanney, our integrated workflow connects expertise in geomatics and geospatial services with visualization and virtual / augmented reality. By combining drone and terrestrial capture…

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Three individuals in formal business attire stand in a modern hallway. The person in the center holds a red award plaque, suggesting a recognition moment at the 2025 CCE Award Gala.

Phibbs Transit Exchange Wins a 2025 CCE Award of Excellence

Published: October 17th, 2025 McElhanney is proud to share that the Phibbs Transit Exchange in North Vancouver, BC has received an Award of Excellence (Transportation Category) at the 2025 Canadian Consulting Engineering (CCE) Awards! Presented annually, the CCE Awards highlight engineering excellence and projects that deliver lasting community impact. This recognition celebrates McElhanney’s redesign of…

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A colorful, hand-drawn infographic illustrates a winding path through a community, highlighting various aspects of wellness and traditional teachings. Along the path are labeled illustrations of buildings and people engaging in activities such as language teaching ('Speaking back our dreams'), exercise, outdoor activities, and visiting a wellness centre. Other labels include 'More healing supports,' 'Schools,' 'Housing,' 'Clinic,' and 'Bigger gym.' The image uses vibrant colors to emphasize key themes like traditional teachings and community health resources.

Prophet River First Nation Community Consultation

Prophet River First Nation Comprehensive Nation Plan 2025 | Prophet River First Nation, BC Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) is located 100km south of Fort Nelson, British Columbia. It’s an area characterized by intense cold, sudden thaws, vibrant growth, and crisp autumn colours.  PRFN’s reserve community is found along the Alaska Highway, and their traditional…

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Modern outdoor plaza with wooden and metal benches and stools on paved stone, surrounded by new trees and residential buildings.

Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvements

Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvements 2020-Ongoing | Calgary, AB The Bridgeland / Riverside community in Calgary stands out for its active streets, diverse local businesses, and engaged residents, creating a dynamic urban environment that reflects both community pride and a spirit of renewal. The City of Calgary’s Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvement project focused on transformative streetscape…

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Modular housing unit being transported across excavation site.

Town of Sundre Highway 27 Watermain Replacement

Town of Sundre Highway 27 Watermain Replacement 2023-2024 | Sundre, AB Project Background: Sundre’s Watermain Challenge It was no secret that the Town of Sundre’s (the Town) water infrastructure was leaking. Water licensing and lagoon discharge had been close to, or over, limit for some time. Leaks from old, cast-iron watermains in the highway combined…

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Thumbnail of UNB Live Episode 26 showing two men seated on a couch during an interview.

McElhanney Appears on UNB Live

 Published: October 2, 2025 Four of Upper Nicola Band’s capital projects were recently featured on UNB Live, the Band’s podcast and video news magazine for band members. Facilitated by broadcaster and Upper Nicola Band (UNB) Lead Consultant, Bob Price, and UNB Communications Officer, Diana Boston, the recorded interview explored how Upper Nicola Band is…

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