CBCL Wins Two Engineering Excellence Awards at ACEC-NB Gala
CBCL is proud to be recognized with two Engineering Excellence Awards from the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies–New Brunswick (ACEC‑NB), celebrating outstanding achievement and innovation in consulting engineering. These awards highlight the strength of our multidisciplinary teams and their commitment to delivering practical, sustainable solutions that benefit communities across the region.
ACEC-NB Engineering Excellence – Province House National Historic Site
RJ Bartlett Engineering, a division of CBCL Limited, won an Engineering Excellence Award by preserving a national landmark through innovative fire safety design. Built in 1847 and recognized as the birthplace of Canadian Confederation, Province House National Historic Site required careful restoration to preserve its historic character while remaining safe and accessible to the public. RJ Bartlett Engineering, a division of CBCL, was engaged to develop a fire safety solution that respected the building’s heritage significance while meeting modern life safety expectations.
Using a performance-based approach, the team applied fire and egress modelling to demonstrate life safety compliance without relying on invasive upgrades that would have altered key architectural features. This innovative solution minimized physical intervention and material waste while maintaining public accessibility and long-term functionality. The result is a restored national landmark that balances heritage conservation with modern safety standards, ensuring Province House can continue to serve Canadians for generations to come.
ACEC-NB Engineering Excellence – Clyde River Harbour Development
CBCL won a second Engineering Excellence Award for its role in the multidisciplinary delivery of the Clyde River Harbour Development project, completed in partnership with its Nunavut joint venture partner, Canadrill. Designed as a new small craft harbour, the project provides safe and reliable access between land and sea, supporting local fishing activities and strengthening marine infrastructure critical to the community’s livelihood. The development includes breakwaters, fixed and floating wharves, dredging, navigation aids, and supporting civil and electrical works, all tailored to meet the long-term needs of the community.
The project presented complex design and construction challenges, including extreme Arctic conditions, ice, permafrost, and a short construction season. CBCL led extensive site investigations, coastal and ice studies, community consultation, and regulatory permitting to ensure the harbour is safe, resilient, and constructible in a remote northern environment. Community engagement and collaboration were central to the project approach, with local knowledge informing design decisions and construction planning. The harbour delivers lasting social and economic benefits, providing essential infrastructure that supports sustainable development in Clyde River.
