INNOVATION March-April 2012

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Geology Conference Highlights Global Professional Practice The fourth international Professional Geology Conference

(4IPGC), “Earth Science – Global Practice,” was held at the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel January 22- 24, 2012. The Australian Institute of Geoscientists joined as a convener with the American Institute of Professional Geologists, the European Federation of Geologists and host institution, Geoscientists Canada. A total of 137 registered delegates representing over 17 nations attended throughout the event, as well as additional drop-in delegates from the Association for Mineral Exploration BC’s Mineral Roundup. As many as 200 different guests attended parts of 4IPGC. The Technical Committee chaired by Peter Friz PGeo coordinated eight sessions, and 39 presentations discussed various aspects of the profession and its status around the world. During the conference Geoscientists Canada signed co-operation agreements with two other national professional geoscience organizations: Spain’s Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Geólogos and Italy’s Consiglio Nazionale dei Geologi.

Levelton Consultants Ltd. Levelton Consultants Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointments of Nick Davis, P.Eng. as President and Alex Schutte, B.Sc., EP as Vice President, effective April 2, 2012.

Nick received a diploma in Civil Engineering from BCIT and a degree in Geological Engineering from UBC. After joining Levelton in 1986, he has successfully filled a variety of roles: project engineer, project manager and regional manager. Alex has a degree from McGill University in Meteorology and Environmental Sciences. Since joining Levelton in 1995, Alex has taken on technical, managerial and operational roles in the organization. Levelton promotes the development of strong leadership and business management skills among its employees, and strives to provide opportunity for advancement. Congratulations Nick and Alex for rising to the pinnacle of the Levelton organization.

Local Civil Engineering Professor Made Royal Society Fellow

Dr Nemkumar Banthia PEng

(pictured left) was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)— the highest honour a scholar can

achieve in the arts, humanities and sciences in Canada. The award was conferred at a ceremony held in Ottawa where Dr Banthia was cited for his contributions to education and advancement of knowledge, and for leading-edge research in the specific areas of infrastructure rehabilitation, structural strengthening using advanced composite materials and construction materials with a minimal carbon footprint. Dr Banthia is a professor of civil engineering and Senior Canada Research Chair with the University of British Columbia.

About Levelton We are an employee-owned Western Canadian firm with 45 years of experience delivering comprehensive and integrated services to clients. With nine offices in BC and Alberta, we specialize in engineering and scientific services in four practice areas: materials engineering, environment and energy, geotechnical, and building science .

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