Published: March 9, 2026 McElhanney is proud to share that Michelle Cooke, our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Operations Lead, has been recognized as one of Canadian Occupational Safety’s 2026 Top Women in Safety: a national recognition that honours influential leaders advancing workplace safety and strengthening safety culture. Michelle was selected for her steady leadership,…
Published: March 5, 2026 Turning Alberta Tourism Ambition into Visitor-Ready Destinations Across Western Canada, tourism is emerging as a powerful driver of economic diversification, community wellbeing, and long-term resilience. In Alberta, renewed investor interest and supportive provincial frameworks are accelerating destination-scale tourism opportunities rooted in outdoor recreation and year-round experiences. Helping developers turn this vision…
Published: February 26, 2026 McElhanney is pleased to announce the appointment of Virginia Cullen, M.Eng., P.Eng., as Vice President, Cities & Communities Market Sector. An executive leader with experience in municipal administration, infrastructure planning, and organizational development, Virginia brings a perspective shaped by the realities municipalities face today: from managing growth to advancing projects that…
Published: February 6, 2026 Canada’s most ambitious infrastructure projects continue to shape communities nationwide – fueling economic growth, modernizing essential systems, and supporting sustainable mobility. ReNew Canada’s 2026 Top 100 Projects Report reflects this momentum, highlighting a record $343B in public-sector infrastructure investment: the highest total in the report’s 20-year history. 2026 also marks a significant milestone for McElhanney – our team contributed to 20 projects…
Published: February 2, 2026 McElhanney is proud to share that the Highway 16 2nd Avenue & McBride Street Intersection Improvements project received an Award of Excellence in the Road Design and Engineering Innovation category at the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards, presented by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies BC (ACEC-BC). This award celebrates projects that demonstrate engineering excellence, innovation, and meaningful community…
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,…