December 3, 2024 December 2024
Dust control has become an increasingly important health, safety, and environmental concern. This is particularly important at ports and terminals handling dry bulk materials because of their proximity to the water and,...
November 15, 2024 November 2024
On November 13th, we held our 17th annual Innovation Awards, a long standing tradition held to celebrate the creative efforts and technical innovations of our team. This year’s event marked the expansion...
September 25, 2024 September 2024
Project Milestone On September 5th, Conuma Resources announced the restart of mining operations at Quintette Mine, near Tumbler Ridge, BC. Conuma acquired the metallurgical coal mine from Teck Resources in December 2022,...
September 10, 2024 September 2024
CWA — A Member of Norda Stelo — will be attending the Ports Canada 2024 Conference next week in Port Alberni, BC from September 17-19. Connect with Daniel Chadwick — Structural Engineer...
August 9, 2024 August 2024
CWA recently completed the Kiln 1 Baghouse Project which included preliminary and detailed design, procurement, CAPEX, and construction support for a new baghouse system to meet the “best available control technology” at...
July 12, 2024 July 2024
Our construction management team is currently overseeing the development of a new second berth at Trigon Pacific Terminals (Trigon), in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, as part of the terminal’s Berth Two Beyond...
May 28, 2024 May 2024
A British Columbia Mining Industry Tradition The Mining for Miracles (M4M) Pie Throw fundraiser is a BC mining industry tradition in support of the BC Children’s Hospital. This signature event takes place...
April 30, 2024 April 2024
Join us at the CIM Connect Convention and Expo in Vancouver, British Columbia. When: 12-15 May 2024 Where: The Vancouver Convention Centre Each May, mining industry leaders and professionals attend the Canadian...
April 8, 2024 April 2024
From the start, the complementary nature of Norda Stelo and CWA’s expertise has fostered significant synergy. Sharing the same vision and similar values, we are committed to the present and look forward...
March 13, 2024 March 2024
Phase 6 of the Coastal Vulnerability Studies Project is currently underway. CWA is grateful for the opportunity to have been involved with the Indigenous Services Canada & Skidegate First Nations Coastal Vulnerability...
February 23, 2024 February 2024
CWA’s construction management team is currently overseeing the development of a new second berth at Trigon Pacific Terminals (Trigon), in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, as part of the terminal’s Berth 2 Beyond...
January 22, 2024 January 2024
See you at the Roundup! We’re attending AME Roundup 2024 Convention in Vancouver this week! We look forward to connecting with industry colleagues, friends, and clients to discuss the latest project developments...
January 15, 2024 January 2024
Our team will be in Prince George, BC next week to kick off the 2024 convention season at the 21st Annual BC Natural Resources Forum, taking place January 16-18th! We look forward...
December 13, 2023 December 2023
CDPQ takes part in the transaction. A HOMEGROWN PARTNERSHIP POISED FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN SMART “SITE-TO-PORT” OPERATIONS Québec City, December 13, 2023 – Quebec-based independent engineering consulting firm Norda Stelo Inc. has...
October 27, 2023 October 2023
Each year, CWA holds its Innovation Awards event, celebrating the creative efforts of our team in the spirit of friendly competition. It’s an opportunity for our engineers to showcase their novel approaches...
August 14, 2023 August 2023
CWA’s Construction Management Team Arrives at Trigon Pacific Terminals CWA’s Construction Management team recently arrived on site at Trigon Pacific Terminals, in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, to begin planning and preparation for...
August 11, 2023 August 2023
CWA recently completed work for the Mitchell Island Ready-Mix Concrete Batch Plant, located in Richmond, British Columbia. The project’s scope included concept development, detailed design, and permitting support for the new greenfield...
July 20, 2023 July 2023
At CWA, our amazing team not only works hard, they also like to have fun and play hard! Some consider Summer to be the best time of year at the Broadway Tech...
May 29, 2023 May 2023
A Blended Work Environment CWA’s recent office renovation marks the company’s transition to a new hybrid work-model that encompasses the best of both worlds: traditional offices combined with flexible options for our...
May 29, 2023 May 2023
It surely has been a memorable BC Mining Month! A Mining for Miracles Milestone The 2023 Mining for Miracles Pie Throw fundraiser competition ended on May 25th, having achieved an all-time record for...
May 25, 2023 May 2023
CWA Engineers was recently featured in issue No. 267 of Dry Cargo International Magazine, in the article entitled: “Canadian Engineering Firm Innovating in the Coal Handling Industry” (reproduced below). The article, based...
May 18, 2023 May 2023
An Annual Tradition in BC’s Mining Community It’s that time of year again…The annual Mining for Miracles (M4M) Pie Throw fundraiser event is underway and, as in previous years, VP Steve Yee is participating...
April 18, 2023 April 2023
Congratulations Team CWA! CWA staff and family members ran in the 39th annual Vancouver Sun Run on Sunday, April 16th, braving heavy rain and chilly temperatures to complete the 10 kilometer race...
March 27, 2023 March 2023
CWA looks forward to attending the CIM | Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Convention + Expo in Montreal from April 30 – May 3. Visit CWA’s booth, #1905, where our executive...
January 3, 2023 January 2023
A Special Holiday Gala: CWA Celebrates 25 Years of Engineering Innovation This past holiday season CWA Engineers marked a significant milestone, celebrating its 25th anniversary during the company’s annual holiday event. President...
November 19, 2022 November 2022
Bryan Reid is a mechanical engineer. He led the mechanical and material handling design of the steelmaking coal terminal expansion at Neptune Bulk Terminals, including the implementation of a new tandem rotary...
October 27, 2022 October 2022
A Culture of Innovation CWA recently held its 14th Annual Innovation Awards; a tradition that is one of the biggest events on our corporate calendar. It was all the more special this...
September 9, 2022 September 2022
The PORTS Conference series is internationally recognized as an outstanding opportunity for industry-leading experts to share their knowledge of the latest developments, technology, innovations, and best practices, while gaining insight into the...
July 15, 2022 July 2022
Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. (formerly, Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI)) operates a bulk materials handling terminal, located at Prince Rupert’s Ridley Island, for the export of metallurgical coal, thermal coal, petroleum coke. CWA...
April 30, 2022 April 2022
CWA engineers will be exhibiting at the CIM 2022 Convention + Expo being hosted at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Monday May 2nd and Tuesday May 3rd. Come down and visit us...
March 11, 2022 March 2022
Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership Inc. (Westshore) operates the busiest single coal export terminal in North America. As part of a plan to diversify their product base, Westshore engaged CWA as the lead...
November 15, 2021 November 2021
On November 17th, CWA will hold its 13th Annual Innovation Awards, a tradition that is one of the biggest events on our corporate calendar. As in past years, this will be a...
July 22, 2021 July 2021
An interview with Paul Dunwoody, P.Eng. Paul Dunwoody is a mechanical engineer at CWA with expertise in Discrete Element Method and Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling. He has worked with materials handling equipment...
June 23, 2021 June 2021
Recognizing Trailblazers – Then and Now June 23rd is International Women in Engineering Day (IWED), an awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the career...
June 17, 2021 June 2021
CWA Completes Cement Terminal Dock and Barge Ramp Rehabilitation CWA has completed a multi-phased plan to rehabilitate and upgrade marine infrastructure at the Lafarge cement terminal located, in Richmond, B.C. View project...
May 19, 2021 May 2021
A Mining Community Tradition CWA is proud to, once again, participate in the annual Teck Resources Mining for Miracles Pie Throw. This much anticipated event has been a tradition in BC’s mining...
April 30, 2021 April 2021
2021 PIE THROW: Virtual Edition Team CWA Engineers Inc. is extremely excited to be a part of Teck Resources Mining for Miracles – 2021 Pie Throw: Virtual Edition, bringing a new twist...
March 24, 2021 March 2021
CWA Completes the GCT Vanterm Terminal Berths 5 and 6 Fender and Bollard Upgrades Project CWA completed the Vanterm Terminal Berths 5 and 6 Fender and Bollard Upgrades Project in 2020, in...
January 27, 2021 January 2021
December 22, 2020 December 2020
Initial Stages of the Covid-19 Pandemic In mid-March of 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. CWA’s management had been closely monitoring the situation for several weeks, creating...
December 3, 2020 December 2020
– A Senior Mechanical Designer at CWA CWA’s very own intrepid world traveler, Holly Li, along with her husband Wilson, recently travelled by car to some of the most remote and beautiful...
November 19, 2020 November 2020
Preparing for the future using hydrodynamic modeling. An Interview with: Daniel Chadwick, P.Eng. and Ann-Marie Giesbrecht, P.Eng. Ann-Marie Giesbrecht is a structural engineer working out of CWA’s Vancouver office who has acted...
August 25, 2020 August 2020
In celebration of World Water Week, CWA is proud to highlight our support of various projects with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard. These projects...
August 24, 2020 August 2020
Dear valued clients, partners, and industry colleagues, Beginning on August 24th, 2020, all staff and visitors will be required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings in the common areas of buildings...
June 12, 2020 June 2020
Dear valued clients, partners, and industry colleagues, These past months have been an unprecedented time in the history of our company, and indeed, in all our lives. On Friday March 20th, 2020,...
May 25, 2020 May 2020
Meeting today’s standards and regulations for worker safety, health, and protection of the environment An Interview with Steven Yee, P.Eng., M.A.Sc. Steven Yee is the Vice President of Engineering and Development...
March 24, 2020 March 2020
Dear valued clients, partners and colleagues, The health and safety of our employees, families, and community is our top priority. CWA is following the recommendations from the Provincial and Federal Governments and...
March 4, 2020 March 2020
CWA Performed the Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning for the Ingo/Outgo Dumper System Upgrades at Ridley Terminals
February 20, 2020 February 2020
DATE: February 27th TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: The Hyatt Regency – Houston, Texas On Thursday, February 27th, CWA’s Vice President of Engineering and Development, Steven Yee, will be presenting a technical paper on...
January 27, 2020 January 2020
CWA is pleased to be presenting a technical paper on coal dust mitigation systems for operating mines on February 6th, 2020. The CoalSMART conference is an annual gathering organized by the Western...
