PBX Engineering was the prime engineering consultant and lead design firm for the Variable Speed Limit Signs (VSLS) system, which is now live and operational on three major BC highways (Highways 1, 5 and 99). This pilot project of the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure aims to use smart technologies to reduce the frequency and severity of weather-related motor vehicle…read more →
This year, at the 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition, ITS Canada added a new award to their recognition program: the Young ITS Canada Leadership Award. This award goes to a recipient under 40 who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Cory’s work on numerous ITS projects throughout North America, as well as his…read more →
Senior staff from PBX Engineering attended ITS Canada’s 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition held in sunny Calgary, May 02-04. This year’s theme of “Connectivity, Proximity, and Mobility” drew prominent industry speakers from many forward thinking companies and agencies, including Uber, GM, and GE. Connected and autonomous vehicles were a significant theme, accompanied by an array of interesting presentations on various ITS…read more →
PBX is pleased to announce that our Victoria Office has relocated to a new, larger space next door to our old location. This move supports the expansion of the firm, providing much-needed space to accommodate staff who have recently joined, as well as room for future growth. The open floor plan is spacious and bright, with exposed wood beams and…read more →
In October of 2015 we announced that PBX Engineering Ltd. was selected by the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BCMoTI) to design a high-tech wildlife detection system for a section of Highway 3, a major arterial route with the highest density of large Animal-Vehicle Collisions (AVCs) in BC. PBX is proud to announce that the Wildlife Detection System (WDS) project has been…read more →
Collaboration between research, private and government sectors means a comprehensive earthquake early warning system could be just around the corner for British Columbia. The South Coast already has a number of early warning systems in place that use a variety of sensitive instruments to detect primary seismic waves. Some of these systems rely on interconnected network of sensors and alarms…read more →
PBX Engineering is pleased to have been involved in the roll-out of the new electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Victoria Airport. The Victoria Aiport Authority (VAA) installed three new Sun Country Level 2 charging stations, with each station having the capacity to charge two vehicles. In total, the VAA now has four dedicated charging spots in the long term parking lot…read more →
We are pleased to announce that Raj Atwal, P.Eng. has joined PBX Engineering Ltd. as a Senior Design Engineer and Project Manager in our Victoria office. Raj will be assuming the role of Manager and Lead of our Buildings Business Unit, within which PBX specializes on buildings electrical systems. We are happy to have Raj on board and are looking forward…read more →
PBX Engineering had a strong showing at this years BCWWA bi-annual SCADA and IT conference and workshop in Richmond, BC. Our conference delegates were able to connect with a number of municipalities throughout the province regarding projects and opportunities involving automation and control. The conference and workshop, hosted by the BC Water and Waste Association, is an event for water and wastewater…read more →
British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) is about to launch a pilot project consisting of two new high-tech wildlife detection systems on Highway 3. The system, designed by PBX Engineering, will be used to help warn motorists when wildlife is on or near the highway. The pilot project consists of installations at two locations on Highway 3. The first location,…read more →
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