Business View Magazine | June 2019

154 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JUNE 2019 pictured right Peter Hennig, President & CEO The wide variety of geological conditions throughout Canada, whether tunneling in the Canadian Shield or a river valley, present challenges that require modifications to how IPC uses their equipment and the speed at which they can tunnel. The team uses the local geological data from bore holes to determine the appropriate cutter head type and best formation of the cutter discs, depending on the soil conditions found along the tunnel path. Tunnelling through sand or clay requires a different head than solid granite or hard rock conditions. Every project is unique and requires diligent preparation for success. Also challenging in Canada is the climate. As Hennig notes, “ Working in minus temperatures is challenging to keep any kind of equipment running. Most of our projects, especially those