Earlier this week, we celebrated excellence in Canadian Brownfield projects and people with the 2022 edition Brownie Awards. With this celebration, we are reminded of some of the projects that XCG has been involved with that were award winners in past years. XCG Knows… Metalworks - Arthur Street, Guelph, Ontario (2016 Brownie Award – Renew Category) XCG was selected to team with another consultant in the assessment and remediation of a 3.2-hectare former appliance factory fa

The release of Regulation 406/19 (On-site and Excess Soil Management) in late 2019 has changed the landscape of how we deal with Excess Soils in Ontario. Although there is a current “pause” on a portion of the regulatory requirements until January 1, 2023, there are still many aspects of the Regulation that remain. Further, the majority of infrastructure projects have many of the “paused” provisions of the Regulation within the contractual requirements. XCG’s staff continue

XCG’s Hydrogeological Assessment group offers the following services: · Hydrogeological Assessments in support of residential, commercial, and industrial developments in accordance with procedures described in the Provincial Guideline: D-5-5 Private Wells: Water Supply Assessment. · Water quality testing to assess potability of the water supply, and provision of recommendations for water treatment measures if needed. · Design and implementation of pumping te

XCG has expanded its solid waste group to include waste diversion and now offers the following services: Waste audits/waste composition studies and waste management reviews Waste collection services and operations reviews and assessments Waste management, waste reduction, and waste diversion/organics plans Organics and waste diversion program development and implementation RFP development for waste collection service contracts Our Expert People are experienced in waste reduct

XCG Consulting Limited has been helping our clients solve environmental issues since 1990 and we strongly believe in giving back and supporting the communities we serve. The year 2020 was a challenging year for many in our communities. Though some of the community events we typically take part in were cancelled for the year, we still continued to give back. We Gave Blood – Partners for Life Memorial Blood Donor Pledge and Engineering Challenge Many XCG staff, family, and frie

Our Expert People have prepared various detailed designs for landfill expansions and closures for clients in Canada. We pride ourselves in developing site-specific solutions that provide cost-effective and optimal results, so we take the time to evaluate all aspects of a design to ensure that the best outcome is delivered. Here are two recent projects we are proud to have worked on. Engineering Design Services for 2020 Landfill Expansion Alberta-Pacific Landfill, AB XCG under

Just like Wiarton Willie, XC Groundhog did not see his shadow yesterday and spring will arrive early this year. An early spring will have everyone excited for a party on June 5th. As XCG gets ready for our 30th year, we asked our president, Tom Williams, to share a few words about XCG’s 30th Anniversary with our friends: A lucky few discover early in life what they want to do when they grow up. For the rest of us, deciding our career path is an exercise of uncertainty and exp

Happy New Year everyone – as we roll into the new decade, we thought we’d look back on some of the cool projects we worked on last year. XCG’s depth of expertise in solid waste management, brownfields, and site investigations is also matched by the generosity and compassion our team shares with the communities we serve. Here’s to a great 2020 ahead! XCG Knows... Solid Waste Management While many were enjoying their summer holidays, XCG was busy preparing various Design, Opera

When the redevelopment of a property is hindered due to volatile contaminants on the site, appropriate risk management measures can be employed to permit the redevelopment to proceed. XCG’s clients rely on our expertise and responsiveness in applying mitigation efforts to prevent vapour intrusion risks. Here are a few recent project examples that demonstrate how our Expert People help you make Better Decisions. Design and Construction Monitoring – Methane Venting System Based

While many have been enjoying their summer holidays, XCG has been busy preparing various Design, Operations and Closure Plans for our clients in order to meet the current (2016) British Columbia Ministry of Environment (MOE) Landfill Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste. These plans are required to be reviewed and updated at least once every five years to demonstrate that the facility is planned, designed, constructed, operated, monitored, and eventually closed in accordance wi

Conducting investigations on multiple properties within a client portfolio requires excellent project management skills, consideration of various jurisdictional requirements and location differences, as well as the consistent application of science and methodology. Coordinating multi-site investigations with expert insights and reporting within specific timelines and budgets are just a couple of the strengths of our team – here are a few examples of our work. Cross-Jurisdicti