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At Associated, we are passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. That is why we have been a carbon neutral company since 2009.

We take pride in being a uniquely Canadian company that brings global perspectives to our clients from our international experience and technical involvement. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada and abroad. Recognizing our service, excellence, dedication to staff, and contribution to communities, we have been one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008.

The Associated group of companies includes Associated Engineering, Associated Environmental Consultants, Nor•Ex Engineering, ATAP Infrastructure Management, and Brybil Projects. Our approach is to work with our clients to develop creative solutions that solve their problems and anticipate and address future challenges. Together, we can shape a better world.

 
  • Bob Hawboldt

    Bob Hawboldt Ph.D., P.Eng.

    National Practice Leader, Fluid Dynamics

    • It is extremely satisfying for me when engineering analysis and reality converge to find innovative solutions for our clients, especially when it involves increasing the performance of older infrastructure.
    • I like to spend time outside. In the summer, it is cycling, paddling and hiking, and a good winter involves a lot of Nordic skiing and alpine touring.
Apr 17 2019
Mosquito Creek Spirit Trail is Canada’s first pathway that travels below sea level
The Spirit Trail Shewalh Stelmexw (People’s Path) links major parks, transportation hubs and commercial areas, providing access to recreational environments that can be enjoyed by users of all abilities. This section of the Trail at Mosquito Creek in North Vancouver, BC is the only under water trail in Canada, with the pathway descending 3.4 meters below sea level during extreme high tide. It also traverses Squamish First Nations land, and passes through a working marina.
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Apr 15 2019
Upgrades to the Hatchet Lake Water Treatment Plant provide long-term drinking water capacity
Associated Engineering recommended an analysis of the Hatchet Lake Dene Nation’s existing water and wastewater system to ensure the systems can accommodate future growth.
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Schreyer Award (the highest award for Canadian consulting engineers) / Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards

2006 Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Reuse Facility

2013 West Edmonton Sanitary Sewer Stage W12 Syphon

Recent Corporate Awards

2019 Canada's Best Managed Companies - Platinum Club member (re-qualified)
Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Excellence
Calgary Zoo Flood Mitigation

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Merit
Calgary Zoo Flood Mitigation

2019 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Merit
NU Girder Bridge Design and Detailing Manual

2019 BC MOTI Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineering Awards 
Award of Excellence
Alexandra Bridge Deck Rehabilitation and Seismic Retrofit

2018 Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan
Award of Excellence
Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence

2018 Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia
Employer Award

2018 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Excellence
Southwest Water Supply Line in Fort McMurray
City of Calgary Northwest Inner-City Drainage Study

2017 Ontario Public Works Association
Project of the Year, Environmental ($2-$10 million)
Keswick Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

2017 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Award of Excellence
Fort McMurray Wildfire Emergency Response and Water System Recovery Project

2017 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Award of Excellence
Town of Rocky Mountain House Main Street Rehabilitation

2017 ACEC-BC 
Award of Merit
South Fork Water Treatment Plant

2016 ACEC-SK 
Award of Excellence
Saskatoon Reservoir and Pump Stations Upgrades, Saskatoon, SK

2016 Consulting Engineers of Ontario
Award of Excellence
West Main Street Bridge Rehabilitation

2016 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
National Urban Design Award - Structural Engineer
Kinsmen Park 

2016 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Canada Council for Arts 
Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
Wood Innovation & Design Centre

2016 Illuminating Engineering Society
Award of Merit
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge

2016 ACEC-BC 
Award of Merit
Barnston/Maple Ridge Pump Station

2015 Canadian Consulting Engineering 
Award of Excellence
Calgary International Airport Runway Development & Airport Trail Tunnel Project

2015 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Award of Excellence
Calgary Airport Trail Tunnel

2015 Alberta Chapter American Concrete Institute
City of Edmonton Central LRT, Restoration (Civil)
Calgary Airport Runway

2015 ACEC-BC 
Award of Excellence
Nanaimo Reservoir No. 1 Energy Recovery System

2015 Canadian Network of Asset Managers
CNAM Tereo Asset Management Award (Nomination Shortlist)
Application of economic risk evaluation to decision making for fire hall provision in Calgary

2015 American Concrete Institute
Award of Excellence in Concrete Construction (North American Awards) Repair & Restoration Category
Mission Bridge Seismic Retrofit

2015 Alberta Chapter American Concrete Institute
Bridges Category Award
Saline Creek Drive

2015 Consulting Engineers of Alberta 
Award of Merit  
Highway 40 Emergency Flood Repairs

2015 ACEC-BC 
Award of Merit
Wood Innovation & Design Centre

Recent Staff Awards

2018 American Water Works Association
George Warren Fuller Award
Garry Drachenberg

2017 Engineers & Geoscientists BC
C.J. Westerman Memorial Award
Brian Guy

2017 American Society of Civil Engineering
Samuel Arnold Greely Award (post humously)
Jan Fiala

2017 Regina Engineering Society 
Award for Engineering Excellence
Stella Madsen

2017 American Water Works Association
George Warren Fuller Award
Garry Drachenberg

2016 ACEC-BC
Meritorious Achievement Award
Kerry Rudd

2016 Engineers Canada
Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession
Lianna Mah

2016 Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Harold L. Morrison Rising Young Professional Award
Owen Mierke

2015 Volunteer Service Recognition Award
Regina Engineering Society
Debra Anderson

2015 Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Meritorious Achievement Award
Don George