Meeting and, when possible, exceeding the expectations and guidelines set out by regulatory bodies in our industry is of the utmost importance to us. Our work can be dangerous. However, by ensuring diligent compliance to regulations on our worksites, GNB mitigates the potential hazards that come along with our work. To this end, all employees…
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Our last blog looked at the major steps involved in the land reclamation process. Preserving the great lands of Canada is paramount to our country's success now and into the future. To that end, GNB continues to provide a standard of excellence in all of its land remediation work. Restoring land at the end of…
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After a project has concluded, the (often leased) land is in a state that makes it unsuitable for agriculture or development. To facilitate the natural processes that will revitalize and restore the land, we have to take part in removing inhibitors and contaminants that are present in the soil and water. To this end, there…
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Assessing bridges is critical to maintaining safe condition from season to season. Here in Western Canada, we have had a flurry of extreme weather systems pass through in recent years which have brought wildfires and flooding into many communities. Rapid changes in weather conditions such as these can lead to structural damage. When it comes…
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The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) is a non-profit that certifies welders, welding inspectors, and companies that work on welding and joining steel structures. Recently, Great Northern Bridgeworks received certification with the CWB as a Division 2 Erector and Fabricator. This means that our work is certified and has the quality assurance granted by the primary…
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We take bridges seriously at GNB, removing the guesswork from your planning. Having been involved in countless installations over the years, we have accrued knowledge of what works best, when, and where. Since we work across a range of industries, we have first-hand experience in just about every application a bridge could be used for.…
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While the focus in construction is often on new builds and project sites, the end result of much construction leaves behind waste that can be harmful to the environment. Termed “dirty dirt”, soil that has been contaminated by anthropogenic chemicals needs to be safely removed so the land can return to its natural state. This…
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This year has been a wake-up call for the province, necessitating greater preparations and planning in the future to combat the damage being caused by changes in the environment year after year. While wildfires have long been the fear of homeowners across BC, flooding has recently passed it in terms of both total damage and…
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Through Great Northern Bridgeworks many endeavours and projects, we are always eager to give back to the surrounding communities and promote a greener environment. Currently, we are looking into the possibility of including wild flower seeds in the pasture mix used on deactivated roads across the province of BC. One-third of our food supply is…
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In the winter of 2017, Great Northern Bridgeworks partnered with Nexen Inc. to decommission 11 water pits used in their operations outside of Fort Nelson. These pits are used in drilling operations to store waste water that can later be removed without affecting the surrounding environment. Our teams worked tirelessly 24 hours per day to…
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