| The hidden treasures of Acres Tony Hylton, President of Acres International, talks about a lesser-known aspect of Acres. Well-established in Acres offices are a number of individuals and teams that are acknowledged leaders in highly specialized engineering activities. Refueling systems? Regulatory support for utilities? Digital hydraulic modelling? No need to re-invent the wheel – Acres specialists have been there, done it, and they’re ready to do it again. |
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| Protecting the skies Following the events of September 11, 2001 the Canadian government created a new crown corporation to take responsibility for baggage screening at Canadian airports. Acres is a major player in the national team which is implementing new systems capable of detecting explosive devices in baggage. |
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| Investing in poor countries Acres Management Consulting’s George Davies was invited to take part in a conference at the UK’s prestigious Wilton Park. Experts from around the world met to consider ways of increasing private investment in the poorer countries. George presented a challenging paper on his own specialty – generation and distribution of electricity. |
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| Busy times in Atlantic Canada Even before their merger in the summer of 2002, Acres and The SGE Group were leaders among engineering firms in Atlantic Canada. A sampling of projects in hand demonstrates the synergies created by the merger, and points towards future opportunities and achievements. |
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| Top award from Consulting Engineers of Ontario Better known for building dams, Acres International was recognized by its Ontario peers for a thorough and sensitive approach to the removal of two 50-year-old dams on a trout stream near Algonquin Park. Not only was the exercise a complete success, it set guidelines for future operations of this type throughout Canada. |
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| Here and There News and views from near and far in the world of Acres. |
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Acres International - Innovations (Summer 2003)