allowed for successful completion.
The project is an important one for Van-
couver and surrounding regions. Since the
SFPR connects to various highways and
the Golden Ears Bridge, it has effectively
eliminated heavy truck traffic from local
roads and increased access to industrial
areas and trade routes. Areas within the
region are also enjoying reduced travel
time. The project was even certified by the
Greenroads Foundation, a not-for-profit or-
ganization that develops sustainable road-
way design and construction best practic-
es. It was the first major Canadian project
to receive this recognition.
RAM is currently collaborating with BC
Hydro and the City of Vancouver on an-
other major project. Working in the down-
town core of Vancouver, the team is mov-
ing overhead BC Hydro electrical wires
and transformers to an underground sys-
tem. The project is a huge challenge, says
Boustany, due to congestion in the city’s
utility corridors. Di Placito adds that de-
spite the difficult nature of the work, his
staff is finding it to be a highly interesting
experience.
“We are able to provide unique ideas that
perhaps in an industry like civil engineer-
ing, which is thousands of years old, is
“We’ve been able to create some great relationships with their clients, trusted
relationships, where there is honest communication.” Joe Di Placito, Founder
MARCH 2017
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