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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As a full service construction company, Great Northern Bridgeworks prides itself on its extensive selection of products and services. Together, these all enable us to design, plan for, and build new projects in the Pacific Northwest, creating jobs and propping up our economy along the way. One of our most useful products is the construction…
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Day in and day out, our teams are working in many different ways to facilitate the needs of construction and developments throughout Western Canada. As we have grown, Great Northern Bridgeworks is able to provide more services than ever before to meet the growing demands of our client base. Whether we are repairing aging infrastructure…
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Great Northern Bridgeworks strives to build the best bridges and infrastructures for its communities, the environment and clientele. For over two decades, Great Northern Bridgeworks has continued to bring bridge building to a higher level with our belief of “bridging the gap between industry and environment”. LNG Projects in Canada With the rise of LNG…
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