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Revisiting Ancient Engineering Principles in a Modern Construction Context James (Jay) Drew, P.Eng.

17 The Air We Breathe; The Fuel We Burn: BC Carbon Capture and Re-use Projects Explore Solutions to a Global Problem Robin J. Miller 22 Golden Opportunity: High-grade Gold Mine on Target for 2017 Production Kylie Williams 28 Sweat the Small Stuff: Are Small Projects Hurting Your Profitability? Marg Latham, P.Eng., CMC

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ON THE COVER: Burnaby, BC-based

Inventys Inc.’s low-cost carbon-capture process is moving towards full commercialisation.

NewsMakers OQM Practices Bring Recognition; Engineers Canada Recognises APEGBC Members; Members Excel in Wood Construction 9 Association Notes 2016/2017 Council Election; Members Identify APEGBC Areas of Success and Areas for Improvement; Annual Conference and AGM Take Place in Victoria, October 20–22, 2016; BC Auditor General Releases Report on Mining Sector Compliance and Enforcement; Update: Task Force Examines Regulatory Oversight of Corporate Practice; Council Approves 2016/2017 Budget; Council Report

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During peak construction on the Brucejack Gold Project, more than 900 people will be employed at the northern BC site. 22

4 President’s Viewpoint I Am Listening 5 Letters 26 ACEC Awards 29 Practice BC Flood Hazard Mapping Guidelines to be Developed; Building Act Update; Program Qualifies First Certified Professionals; Assessing Public Infrastructure for Future Climate Change Impacts; Trends in Practice: Uncertainty Exists Regarding Quality Management Requirements 30 OQM 31 Community Science Fair Awards Encourage Future Professionals; Foundation Invests in the Next Generation; Best Practices for Volunteer Groups to Function Effectively; It’s a Wrap: National Engineering and Geoscience Month 2016 33 Membership 34 Professional Services 39 APEGBC Professional Development

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