Team working on Gordie Howe Bridge receives two engineering awards
One award was granted at the Ontario Engineering Project Awards on May 1. The award won was the Willis Chipman Award, the top distinction of the ceremony.
Parsons' the company hired as the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority's (WDBA) General Engineering Consultant, was recognized for its work on the design and construction of the Gordie Howe Bridge.
'We're proud to see Parsons' hard work and dedication recognized with the Willis Chipman Award,' said Grant Hilbers, chief capital officer of the WDBA.
'The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a massive undertaking that will improve infrastructure, strengthen communities, and create lasting positive impacts.'
Later, the team also was granted the Outstanding Technical Achievement Award from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists. The award recognized leadership in environmental, social, and governance practices.
'The Gordie Howe International Bridge has always been more than an infrastructure project – it's an example of what community-driven, sustainable infrastructure can look like,' said Zaher Yousif, chief bridge engineer and vice president of engineering at WDBA.
'We are honoured to accept the Outstanding Technical Achievement award.'
The second award was presented on June 14.
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