PRI Engineering How to Conduct Comprehensive Soil Testing: A Step-by-Step Guide Soil testing is a foundational aspect of geotechnical engineering, critical for assessing the suitability of the subsurface conditions for proposed developments, construction methodology selection, and environmental assessments.   PRI Engineering is a leading geotechnical engineering firm based in Canada providing our services across North America, and we’re dedicated to ensuring the integrity and success of construction projects through comprehensive soil analysis.   In this guide we break down ..read more

PRI Engineering Sitting Down with PRI Engineering Intern Ryan Boljkovac At PRI Engineering we pride ourselves on our company culture and opportunities for growth. Our internship program gives current engineering students the ability to learn from expert engineers and get hands on experience that they’ll be able to bring with them in the next steps of their careers.  We wanted to hear from one of our very own interns how his experience at PRI has helped him in his engineering journey. We had the chance to sit down with Ryan Boljkovac, one of our current interns who is a third-year civ ..read more

PRI Engineering PRI Engineering’s Innovative Approach to Geotechnical Challenges at Blue Jay Lane Residential Development Project Overview and Importance of Each Stage Sometimes the pre-construction of residential buildings can be more complex than when the team finally breaks ground. Earlier this year PRI Engineering’s construction inspection team completed work on the Blue Jay Lane project, which was a multi-disciplinary project that required: i) geotechnical site investigation; ii) grading plan development; iii) stabilization of slopes by means of designing retaining structures; and ..read more

PRI Engineering PRI Engineering’s Innovative Approach to Geotechnical Challenges at Blue Jays Lane Residential Development Project Overview and Importance of Each Stage Sometimes the pre-construction of residential buildings can be more complex than when the team finally breaks ground. Earlier this year PRI Engineering’s construction inspection team completed work on the Blue Jays Lane project, which was a multi-disciplinary project that required: i) geotechnical site investigation; ii) grading plan development; iii) stabilization of slopes by means of designing retaining structures; and ..read more

PRI Engineering Webinar: Dispelling Solar Racking Foundation Myths for Cold Climates: <br>Moving Beyond a One-Fits-All Solution September 26, 2023, 1 pm ET Cold weather regions in North America come with unique subsurface or ground conditions challenges from a geological history with glaciation combined with environmental forces, especially frost uplift, that impacts significantly the design considerations of these lightly loaded structures. One ongoing myth is that the only safe way to resist these loads in this region is through the use of helical foundations; and related to that f ..read more

PRI Engineering Join PRI Engineering for a Sizzling Summer BBQ Tasty treats, tours of our geotechnical laboratory, and a chance to ask us anything.  We’re excited to invite you and your family to join us at our office in Lindsay, Ontario for an open house BBQ on August 10th from 3-5pm. Enjoy a day in the sun while getting to learn more about PRI Engineering and what we do!  What’s on the Schedule?  We’re looking forward to hosting you and your family at our office! We’ll have activities for the little ones and the opportunity to tour our space and our CCIL-certifi ..read more

PRI Engineering Join us for a Delicious Pancake Breakfast at Calgary Stampede! We’re excited to invite you to join Polar Racking and PRI Engineering for a Complimentary Calgary Stampede Pancake Breakfast! Kick-start your day with pancakes and great company. Mark your calendars for July 11, 2023, at 7 AM. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!  Fuel Up and Enjoy Stampede in Style   As the Calgary Stampede takes the city by storm, we invite you to a delicious pancake breakfast on us. Our event provides the perfect opportunity to fuel up before exploring the festivities. Savo ..read more

PRI Engineering Webinar: Reducing Solar Foundation Risk Webinar: Reducing Solar Foundation Risk January 24th, 1:00M EST As solar generation systems become more economical and a significant source of green power globally, it’s crucial that we learn how to reduce the risks associated with constructing solar foundations. In this webinar, we will define some of the largest risks to consider with solar foundations, how to design systems for cold climates and provide an understanding of overall frost uplift. Join our Program Manager Jelica Mendoza, P.Eng in this insightful webinar on reducing so ..read more

PRI Engineering It’s Soil, Not Dirt: Podcast S1:E5 <br>Hydrogeology P2 with Mike Francis, P.Geo Introduction to Hydrogeology with Mike Francis: P2 Mike Francis, P.Geo, Project Manager at GEMS joins PRI Engineering to speak about hydrogeology. This second episode of two covers discusses water management in the city of Toronto, Ontario, and common issues in large urban centers. Introduction to Hydrogeology with Mike Francis: P2 | RSS.com Learn more about our host and guest on this episode's podcast on illegal soil dumping. Project Manager Mike Francis, P.Geo Mike Francis ..read more

PRI Engineering Skating on Flat Ice: Why Concrete Testing is Important for Ice Rinks (and Hockey) Concrete Testing for Ice-Rinks: Overview When watching hockey games or skating on indoor ice, we are not typically thinking about the quality of concrete beneath the surface of the ice. A flat concrete surface, free from depressions or damage from the freezing process provides the best foundation to lay high quality ice and for a better game of hockey. Crucial to the flatness of the concrete is the water to cement ratio, which if not properly managed can result in depressions on the concrete su ..read more