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abundant wealth of critical minerals. And it will pave
the way for a more connected future for our most remote
communities.
This ambitious project will improve the quality of life for
residents and attract new industries and investments to the
region. It should lower the cost of goods and increase tourism. By improving connectivity and access to resources, it
aims to create sustainable economic growth while preserving the unique culture and environment of the Arctic.
Building the remote communities where we live and work
We are proud to have a strong presence in Canada’s north.
Our team has experience leading large infrastructure
projects with extreme weather conditions. We proudly
led the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway, which connects
Canada from coast to coast. The project spanned three construction seasons and used winter construction techniques.
Crews worked around the clock in complete darkness and
-40°C (-40°F) temperatures.
We’ve been involved in key Canadian Arctic projects like
the Iqaluit International Airport and the Dempster Fibre
Line. They have improved connections and support for
Arctic residents. This project created positive impacts by
granting better access to programs and services, which are
taken for granted across Canada.
Working on projects in the Canadian Arctic helps build
strong relationships and brings industry professionals
together. It feels like a small community. I [Arlen] grew up in
a small prairie town where everyone knew everyone. Moving
to the Arctic, with its vast distances between communities,
I did not expect to 昀椀nd such close connections. However,
as my career developed here, I realized that relationships
across communities and territories were, in fact, signi昀椀cant.
Being part of and collaborating with groups has been one
of the most exciting parts of my career. It’s rewarding to see
our projects bring positive impacts to otherwise isolated
communities.
Nunavut faces sizable infrastructure challenges compared
to other provinces and territories in Canada. Thus, constructing and maintaining infrastructure in Nunavut is more
expensive. This has become even more challenging post-pandemic. The result? We are seeing delays or cancellations of
projects to reallocate budgets to the most urgent needs. The
gap between infrastructure and programs that Northerners
need and what can be provided has widened. We are assisting our Northern clients with this gap by using advanced
technology to identify climate risks and collect informative
data more cost-e昀昀ectively.
Projects like KICR and GBRP help connect remote communities and open new markets. They promise economic
development and foster greater inclusion and collaboration
with Indigenous partners.
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complexity. From organic waste facilities to
hydroelectric waterways, our experts are equipped
to handle the most challenging projects.
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