Permafrost and Cold Regions Engineering

We have a wealth of in-house expertise in the design and construction of projects in cold regions. Our experts can address a variety of permafrost challenges with experience on projects such as winter/ice roads, hydroelectric developments, major highways, pipelines, bridges, solid waste landfills, lagoons and building foundations. 

We apply cutting-edge techniques and tools to prevent degradation of the frozen soil and to minimize ground movement. Permafrost and cold region engineering services include:

• terrain mapping and identification of muskeg soils, ground ice and other permafrost features
• geothermal modelling and assessments of design and construction impacts
• laboratory testing of permafrost materials
• assessment of frost heave
• design and performance valuation of thermosyphons and other artificial ground freezing systems
• performance monitoring of earthfall structures and foundations constructed on permafrost