You know Alberta is rich in conventional energy resources. But did you know Alberta is also rich in exposure to wind and sun? For our teams in Alberta, that spells opportunity, and here’s what we’re doing about it. Roping the Wind Alberta is home to Canada’s first commercial wind farm that came online in 1993.…
On May 5th, the 11th annual Service Above Self Surrey Youth (SASSY) Awards once again recognized six fantastic youth between the ages of 15 and 21 who live, work, and learn in Surrey and White Rock, BC. Hosted by the Semiahmoo Rotary Club, these awards celebrate local students for their contributions in Environmental Leadership, Arts…
We’ve expanded… again! Peace River, Alberta is the newest McElhanney addition; the branch opened its doors last month on 100 Street. Although this marks a new location for McElhanney, we’re no strangers to the Peace Region. Our Fort St. John and Grande Prairie branches have been surveying and mapping leaders in the area for…
April 29th was a momentous day for McElhanney: Our firm received three ACEC-BC Awards of Excellence! Recognizing outstanding accomplishments across BC’s consulting engineering community, the ACEC-BC Awards for Engineering Excellence are classified under seven categories. This year, McElhanney entered projects under three of them: Transportation & Bridges, Natural Resource & Habitat, and Projects Under $2.5M.…
It’s official – 2021 marks McElhanney’s fifth year as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies! Awarded by Deloitte, this designation recognizes the best-in-class of Canadian privately-owned and managed companies demonstrating strategy, capability, and commitment to achieve sustainable growth. To reach Gold Standard, winners must successfully maintain their Best Managed status for four to six consecutive…
McElhanney would like to clarify some of its recent communications and postings on social media regarding a recent McElhanney acquisition in the Okanagan. In some messaging, McElhanney referred to the acquisition of TRUE Consulting (Kelowna) Ltd. To clarify, McElhanney did acquire the business of a Kelowna company that formerly operated under the TRUE brand, but…
Since opening in 2001, our Penticton team has grown to 19 people. Here’s a glimpse at the work our Penticton branch does and why our employees love calling Penticton home. As our home base in the Okanagan Valley, our Penticton team provides survey, engineering, planning, and environmental services to local clients. From local wineries and…
As the holidays approach, McElhanney has been reflecting on some valuable lessons learned from those in our communities. Most importantly, the values in strength, resiliency, and creative adaptation that have allowed us to come through this year together. To celebrate and encourage those who need it most, we decided to give back by donating to…
McElhanney Ltd., is pleased to announce our expansion into Kelowna and Vernon. We look forward to delivering creative technical solutions to our clients based in Kelowna, Vernon, and the Southern Interior of BC as of December 16th, 2020. In the coming months, our new Kelowna and Vernon offices will offer our full suite of services…
In recent weeks, new and active cases of COVID-19 have dramatically risen in Canada and around the world. It’s a concerning trend that impacts all of us at work, home, and everywhere in between. Government authorities continue to adjust requirements to ensure public and workplace health and safety, while at the same time new information…
