Winter brings unique challenges to construction and transportation, and one key regulation that comes into effect in many regions is half load restrictions. These seasonal weight limits are put in place to protect roads from damage caused by heavy vehicles traveling over weakened pavement and thawing subgrades. For industries that rely on transporting materials and equipment—such as construction, logistics, and geotechnical engineering—understanding these restrictions is essential to maintaining efficiency and preventing costly road damage. 

Concrete is a powerhouse material—strong, versatile, and essential to countless construction projects. But when temperatures drop, working with concrete requires careful planning and specialized techniques. At PRI Engineering, we understand the challenges of cold weather concrete placement and know how to mitigate the risks. From understanding the science behind hydration to implementing effective curing strategies, this guide will help you achieve strong, durable results in cold climates. 

Employee Spotlight: Meet Arman Yazdani RSO, C.Tech., Program Manager, Solar Field Services

This blog delves into the fascinating science of asphalt in cold climates and highlights the innovative techniques geotechnical engineers use to combat thermal and ground-related issues. 

Employee Spotlight: Meet Joseph Ding - PRI Engineering Geotechnical Engineer

Dive into the key practices and benefits of heating and hoarding to keep your asphalt projects on track, regardless of the season!

A complete guide to geotechnical engineering

Join us for a webinar on everything you need to know about solar carports!

In this case study, we delve into the intricacies of the Rainbow Bridge Replacement project in Lindsay, a critical infrastructure initiative that demanded precision and expertise. Read the full case study to learn more about our approach, the hurdles we overcame, and the lasting impact of this project on the Lindsay community.

At PRI Engineering we pride ourselves on our company culture and opportunities for growth. Our internship program gives current engineering students the ability to learn from expert engineers and get hands on experience that they’ll be able to bring with them in the next steps of their careers.

Soil testing is a foundational aspect of geotechnical engineering, critical for assessing the suitability of the subsurface conditions for proposed developments, construction methodology selection, and environmental assessments.

Sometimes the pre-construction of residential buildings can be more complex than when the team finally breaks ground.

Cold weather regions in North America come with unique subsurface or ground conditions challenges from a geological history with glaciation combined with environmental forces, especially frost uplift, that impacts significantly the design considerations of these lightly loaded structures.

In this webinar, we will define some of the largest risks to consider with solar foundations, how to design systems for cold climates and provide an understanding of overall frost uplift.

Mike Francis, P.Geo, Project Manager at GEMS joins PRI Engineering to speak about hydrogeology. This second episode of two covers discusses water management in the city of Toronto, Ontario, and common issues in large urban centers.

When watching hockey games or skating on indoor ice, we are not typically thinking about the quality of concrete beneath the surface of the ice.

Mike Francis, P.Geo, Project Manager at GEMS joins Arash Yazdani, the Director of Engineering at PRI Engineering and Erick Thurston, also from PRI to speak about hydrogeology. This first episode of two covers the basics of hydrogeology.

We are celebrating the grand opening of our office in Calgary. As a thanks to our client and partners, we are inviting everyone to view the office, and enjoy snacks and other refreshments.

Early last year, the Canadian federal government pledged $8 million to develop eight clean energy projects in the Northwest territories.