Expertise
Cold Weather Expertise
Cold regions pose many challenges to Engineering and Construction
SNC-Lavalin has worked for over 40 years in the Arctic regions of the world with a focus on the Canadian North, Alaska and Russia. Our assignments have ranged from geotechnical and environmental site assessments to route and road location studies to large infrastructure and mining project developments and
mine reclamation.
Our experience includes:
- In-depth expertise in permafrost terrain and arctic hydrology;
- Design of access roads and airstrips, foundations, dams and site infrastructure on permanent and discontinuous permafrost terrains;
- Thermal analyses and physical stability of earth structures on ice rich ground, muskeg and plastic clays;
- Design of energy efficient site facilities for cold weather;
- Logistics for remote areas with short shipping windows;
- Modularization and transportation of plant components;
- Designing of Closure Plans and managing reclamation efforts;
- Design of dock and port storage facilities;
- Construction during the winter;
- Ensuring workforce productivity in cold weather.