The BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards winners were announced at the 2026 Transportation Conference, hosted by ACEC-BC.
This annual celebration recognizes technical excellence in consulting engineering services provided to improve B.C.’s transportation infrastructure.
Structural Design and Engineering Achievement
COWI & WSP – Highway No. 1 Glover Road Underpass
COWI and WSP delivered a technically innovative bridge project on some of the softest soils along Highway 1 in Langley, using lightweight fill and expanded polystyrene to open the new bridge ahead of schedule without impacting the budget.
Road Design and Engineering Innovation
McElhanney – Highway 16, 2nd Ave and McBride Street Intersection Improvements
McElhanney transformed one of Prince Rupert’s busiest and most challenging intersections into a safer, more efficient roundabout, addressing long-standing safety and congestion issues through strong engineering judgment and innovative design.
Despite complex constraints, including property acquisition, unidentified utilities, geotechnical and contaminated sites, McElhanney delivered an integrated solution that significantly enhances pedestrian, cyclist, transit, and vehicle safety while supporting inclusive mobility.
Transportation Planning and Studies Innovation
Binnie & Lucent Quay Consulting – Highway 101 Alternate Route Planning Study
Binnie provided expert technical leadership on the Highway 101 Alternate Route Planning Study, conducting detailed evaluations across engineering, environmental, social, economic, and financial criteria to ensure evidence-based and defensible recommendations.
Construction Management and Supervision Achievement
Associated Engineering – Baxter Bridge Replacement Project
Associated Engineering provided exceptional leadership on this project, with Ministry Representative Bob Smith joining at the 90% design stage and guiding the work through final design, complex pre-construction activities, and a major rehabilitation of the existing Baxter Bridge.
Bob’s collaborative, experienced, and team-oriented approach built strong relationships with local First Nations, landowners, the contractor, and the project team, playing a key role in the project’s smooth delivery and overall success.
Active Transportation
WSP – Cycle 16 Multi-use Pathway, Phase 3
WSP delivered the Cycle 16 Multi-Use Pathway, a 15-kilometre trail alongside Highway 16 between Smithers and Telkwa, providing a safe and accessible active transportation route that supports healthy lifestyles and sustainable travel.
The project demonstrates strong technical expertise, meeting provincial active transportation design guidelines and carefully navigating complex requirements such as switchbacks, maximum grades, and Ministry right-of-way standards.
