Canadian Society for Civil Engineering & Canadian Geotechnical Society

Welcome!

Welcome to the London & District Section of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and Canadian Geotechnical Society.

You don't need to be a member to participate in London & District CSCE/CGS events, but memberships to these societies have their advantages.

Upcoming Events

We are excited to announce the CSCE-CGS: London & District Chapter 2024-25 Program.
For more details about our upcoming program and events, please check out the Events page.

Exploring the Engineering Marvel of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a once‐in‐a‐generation undertaking connecting Windsor, Ontario with Detroit, Michigan. With a main span measuring 853 metres/0.53 miles, it is the longest cable‐stayed bridge in North America and tenth longest in the world – a true engineering marvel. Presentation will show the engineering behind the legacy project. A construction update will be shared, highlighting recent accomplishments, and the work that still needs to be done before the bridge opens to traffic in fall 2025.

Grant Hilbers, P.Eng.

Chief Capital Officer, Windsor‐Detroit Bridge Authority

London’s Bus Rapid Transit Project

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The City of London’s Rapid Transit Implementation Program represents a transformative step towards a more sustainable, efficient, and connected urban environment. This presentation will explore the key benefits of Rapid Transit for London, emphasizing its role in reducing traffic congestion, enhancing mobility and supporting economic growth by reviewing three portions of the project currently under construction.

Ms. Jennie Dann, P.Eng.

Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, Environment and Infrastructure, City of London

Design and Construction of the Victoria Bridge

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

With community input during the Environmental Assessment process, the City of London selected a through arch bridge design to replace the aging two‐span steel pony‐truss Victoria Bridge. Construction of the new bridge on Ridout Street began in the spring of 2022. The new bridge features two 72.3 m structural steel through arches with a span of 95.6 m. Its attractive design is sympathetic to the original bridge’s aesthetic and its surroundings. The bridge also offers improved climate change resilience by increasing the bridge’s clearance above the river and eliminating the centre pier. The project faced several challenges, including complex environmental site constrains, material supply chain disruptions, site‐specific construction obstacles and the coordination of multiple services and utilities.

Ryan Hunt, P.Eng. and Trevor Scott, P.Eng.

Designer and Contract Administrator, AECOM and Designer, AECOM

Computer-Aided Methods for Digital Cities: From Safe Design to Safe Mobility

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Next‐generation mobility will be integrated, interconnected, and highly autonomous. In this talk, Dr. Zaki will highlight themes of his research related to proactive safety, autonomous and sustainable mobility. The adoption of technologies for smart cities will also be discussed.

Dr. Mohamed Zaki, P.Eng.

Professor, Western University

Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Project Winners

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

For more than 20 years the City of London and Western Engineering have partnered to engage 4th year students in a capstone design competition. Student teams work on real‐world projects proposed by the City with the support of Faculty and external advisors. The final designs highlight innovative materials and construction techniques while providing value and aesthetic benefit to the City. In this presentation, winning teams from this year’s City of London Competition will present their designs.

4th Year Engineering Students

Western University

Adelaide Street North Underpass

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The project involves the reconstruction of Adelaide Street North and adjacent streets in conjunction with the CPKC grade separation. The overarching goal for the project is to increase the accessibility and connectivity within the neighborhood without the impedance of the existing at‐grade CPKC railway crossing. The project includes a 4‐lane arterial roadway, new railway grade separation bridges, extensive retaining walls, multi‐use pathways, sidewalks, streetscaping, landscaping, illumination, a new pump station, and replacement of underground infrastructure. The presentation will review some of the engineering and logistical challenges experienced on the project.

Sunil Koirala, P.Eng., PMP

Lead Project Manager, WSP Canada Inc.

Canadian Society for Civil Engineering & Canadian Geotechnical Society

CSCE-CGS: London & District

Welcome!

Join CSCE

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Upcoming Events

We are excited to announce the CSCE-CGS: London & District Chapter 2024-25 Program.
For more details about our upcoming program and events, please check out the Events page.

Exploring the Engineering Marvel of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

London’s Bus Rapid Transit Project

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Design and Construction of the Victoria Bridge

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Computer-Aided Methods for Digital Cities: From Safe Design to Safe Mobility

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Project Winners

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Adelaide Street North Underpass

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Welcome!

Join CSCE

Join CGS

Upcoming Events

We are excited to announce the CSCE-CGS: London & District Chapter 2024-25 Program.For more details about our upcoming program and events, please check out the Events page.

Exploring the Engineering Marvel of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

London’s Bus Rapid Transit Project

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Design and Construction of the Victoria Bridge

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Computer-Aided Methods for Digital Cities: From Safe Design to Safe Mobility

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Project Winners

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Adelaide Street North Underpass

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

We are excited to announce the CSCE-CGS: London & District Chapter 2024-25 Program.
For more details about our upcoming program and events, please check out the Events page.