06/04/2026
🔬 Innovation in Action at BCP: PAG/ARD Testing
On Metro Vancouver’s Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel Project, the Burrard-Chilco Partnership (BCP) Environment Team is pushing boundaries with real-time geochemical analysis right in the field.
Featured here are three of the experts driving this innovation:
👷♂️ Ammar Keykoni – Environmental Manager (Pomerleau)
🌱 Maeve Hildebrand – Environmental Coordinator (Pomerleau)
🧪 Dustin Venhuizen – Environmental Specialist (Hatfield Consultants)
⚡ Real-Time Results, Smarter Decisions
By bringing the LECO CS744 analyzer on-site, we’ve reduced testing turnaround time from 3–5 days to under 2 minutes. Using high-temperature combustion (up to 1,400°C) and advanced infrared detection, we can measure carbon and sulphur content instantly, key indicators for acid-generating potential (AP) and neutralization potential (NP).
🛡️ A “Safety First” Approach
BCP is going beyond industry standards by adopting a more conservative neutralization potential ratio (NPR) threshold of 2.5 (vs. the typical 2.0), ensuring stronger protection for the environment. We’re also conducting a carbon correlation study to further refine our neutralization calculations.
✅ Built-In Quality & Compliance
We pair speed with rigor:
✔ Every 5th sample is validated by an external certified lab
✔ Continuous QA/QC supports internal accuracy and research
✔ Processes are under QEP review to meet—and exceed—provincial standards
🌍 Why This Matters
• Reduced carbon footprint from transport and equipment idling
• Precise, real-time material classification
• Faster decision-making to keep construction moving efficiently
This is what innovation and environmental stewardship look like on the ground. 🌿