CVL Engineers

05/30/2026

And now make it go 300km/hr in 10 seconds.

05/29/2026

This is huge for engineering firms.

05/29/2026

According to a recent Grand View Research report, 3D concrete printing is predicted to be a major construction market by 2030. 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is gaining attention as a construction method with the potential to scale significantly over the next decade.

The technology enables automated placement of concrete in layers, allowing structures to be built with reduced formwork, lower material waste, and increased construction speed. These characteristics have positioned 3DCP as a potential alternative for certain building types, particularly in areas such as housing and modular construction.

At the same time, several challenges remain before widespread adoption. These include building code acceptance, standardization of materials and processes, workforce training, and limitations related to building height and structural applications.

Despite these constraints, ongoing research and pilot projects continue to explore how 3D concrete printing can be integrated into existing construction workflows. Its potential to improve efficiency and reduce embodied carbon is a key factor driving continued development and industry interest.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4cQZPS2

05/28/2026

Easy to stay focused on what’s next and ignore what’s already been built.
Progress doesn’t always feel like progress while you’re in it.

05/28/2026

On May 29, 1939, Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge had its official opening during the first royal visit by a reigning monarch to Canada, with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth presiding over the ceremony.

The bridge had already opened to traffic on November 14, 1938, but the 1939 royal event made it a public “arrival moment” for a new piece of infrastructure linking Vancouver to the North Shore across the First Narrows of Burrard Inlet.

Today, the Lions Gate Bridge is still one of the region’s most visible transportation links, and its opening week is a useful reminder that major civil projects often have two milestones: the day traffic starts moving, and the day the public story is formally stamped into history.

05/27/2026

Call us for you civil/structural needs today!

05/27/2026

CVL reviewed the proposed exterior wall opening at an arena in Sherwood Park to support access for slab construction equipment.

The scope focused on assessing whether two existing 7-foot sections could be removed without affecting the structural performance of the wall. The review included looking at the existing bracing, cladding support members, and the difference between secondary fastening elements and structural cross bracing.

05/26/2026

They are getting expensive to be fair.

05/26/2026

A team of engineering students from the University of Toronto has set a new load-bearing record at the 2026 Troitsky Bridge Building Competition.

The team’s basswood bridge carried nearly 4,900 kilograms during testing, surpassing the previous ultimate load record at the competition. The event challenges students to design and construct lightweight bridges capable of supporting maximum loads, combining structural efficiency with material optimization.

Competitions like Troitsky provide students with hands-on experience in structural design, fabrication, and testing, while reinforcing concepts related to load distribution, stability, and failure modes.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4t0dXP6

05/25/2026