TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services.
Read about the presentations and presenters below.
Presentation starts 13:05
Reinventing Parking Analysis Using Drones and GIS – Courtenay Downtown Parking Study
When the City of Courtenay approached McElhanney to update its Downtown Parking Study, McElhanney deployed a new methodology for collecting parking data using the latest technology that would provide ongoing utility and value to the City beyond the timeframe of the study itself.
This presentation will review the traditional method of parking data collection and outline the strengths and weaknesses of this approach. It will be followed by an overview of the new methodology that McElhanney deployed with the City of Courtenay, demonstrating how leveraging emerging technologies can provide safer, more reliable, and higher granularity parking data.
The approach to blend drone photography, digital imaging software, GIS data handling, open-source machine learning, and transportation planning and engineering principles is a new and innovative way to provide higher-value consulting services to municipal and private sector clients. Overall, this leads to better planning, approvals, community engagement, and investment decisions for urban mobility projects.
About the presenter:
Matthew Browning , P.Eng., Senior Transportation Planning Engineer has over 19 years of experience as a Transportation Planner and Project Manager with a Civil Engineering background. He leads transportation master planning projects in Canada and has been involved as the project manager and technical lead in complex transportation-related projects around the world.
Presentation starts 13:35 (at latest)
Corbec Inc., A Leading Canadian Galvanizer – Pioneers for Change for Sustainable Design and Construction Trends
The construction industry is evolving! Corbec, a leading Canadian galvanizer, has heavily invested in cutting-edge technologies and is recognized as a pioneer of change. They continue to support the transportation construction industry through guidance and leadership. This webinar will showcase how Corbec provides technical support to the design community and asset owners through innovation and an integrated project approach, prioritizing optimal and sustainable solutions to meet rising industry expectations.
Corbec is the first coating supplier to develop plant-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), third-party verified and published by CSA. These are the first EPDs in Canada for structural steel sections, plate, and HSS, and the first EPDs in North America for galvanized rebar. The results are remarkable! The webinar will cover the benefits for designs, the advantages of specifying galvanized steel, and ways to minimize environmental impact throughout a project’s lifecycle.
About the presenter:
Hellen Christodoulou , PhD., Eng., B.C.L., LL.B., M.B.A.; Executive VP- Engineering, Sustainability & Market Development, Corbec. Hellen Christodoulou, with a PhD in Civil Engineering, Civil and Common Law and MBA degrees, brings 44 years of expertise in bridges and structures. She is an author, presenter, keynote speaker, and Code committee and industry board member. Hellen has been recognized with the Senate Sesquicentennial Medal and named the Top 50 Women Leaders for 2024.
Presentation starts 14:05 (at latest)
From Data to Resilience: The Power of Digital Twins in Transportation Infrastructure
Transportation infrastructure professionals face a range of challenges, from climate change and rapid population growth to workforce shortages. These issues impact the condition, efficiency, and ability to maintain safe and resilient networks. In this context, adopting digital delivery is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity that serves as a vital steppingstone toward creating the ultimate solution—digital twins.
Join us to explore real-world examples of how Bentley solutions are utilized to build digital twins. Starting with open solutions to aggregate data—above and below ground—to provide full infrastructure context; enabling digital delivery to enhance throughput, constructability, and sustainability; and leveraging AI to generate insights into existing conditions for proactive maintenance and improved asset performance.
About the presenter:
Alan Esguerra , Industry Strategist, Transportation, Bentley Systems. Alan tracks industry trends, identifies solution opportunities, and collaborates with the transportation industry and development teams to drive innovation. He has extensive experience with global and national engineering firms, delivering projects from conventional PS&E to 3D models for design and visualization.
TAC is offering this Corporate Demo webinar for the interest of its stakeholders, and does not necessarily endorse the products or services presented.
