Published: January 28, 2026 In 2024, McElhanney and Tahltan-member-owned Dease Valley Industries Ltd. (DVI) entered a Cooperation Agreement. Six months later, both parties agreed that it was appropriate to establish a Joint Venture. Today, DVI/McElhanney Joint Venture is delivering services relating to major infrastructure projects on the lands on the north side of Treaty Creek…

Published: January 19, 2026 McElhanney has expanded its Environmental leadership team, reflecting a continued focus on environmental stewardship and long-term project outcomes across Western Canada. These appointments build on McElhanney’s established Environmental practice, supporting leadership continuity and clarity across markets and disciplines, with sustainability and resilient communities as shared priorities. Environmental Practice Leadership Brian White,…

Published: January 12, 2026 McElhanney is excited to announce the appointment of Darcy Chattell, CPHR, MBA, ACC, as Vice President, People & Culture. This strategic hire supports McElhanney’s purpose to Empower Our People and reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing a future-ready workplace that fosters employee growth, champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, and develops strong leaders. “Darcy’s…

Published: November 26, 2025 In early 2025, Azadeh Koohzare was appointed Chair of a new ACEC-BC working group on the use of AI in the engineering practice. In the months since her appointment, Azadeh has led a team of industry professionals in creating a member guide for firm leaders that explores AI uses in the…

Published: October 28, 2025 This year, McElhanney, in partnership with the Ending Violence Association of BC, the BC Lions, and the BC Centre for Women in the Trades (BCCWITT), launched the “Be More Than a Bystander” workshop for all staff. The initiative aims to drive positive change and lead the way in addressing gender-based harassment,…