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What size sand is used on BC highways?

Where does the sand come from and what size is it now? Simon Rizzardo tells us what size product is used on different class highways. Showing the crushing plants that work in our maintenance areas.

BC Sand and Gravel - Product For Life

During the Nov 2021 floods in the Merritt area, Salmon Arm Crushing crews stepped up to help fix vital infrastructure for people to get back to normal.  The Patchett road bridge & Coquihalla Hwy repairs were some of the jobs our crews jumped into help out.

Plow Safety Video

Don’t Pass plow trucks on the right. Sgt Kerry Schmidt of the OPP Highway Patrol and Stewart Westwood, Division Manager for Area 1, urge motorists to wait till plows pull off the road to pass.  Many plows have wings or tow plows deployed.  For everyones safety please wait, its safer behind the team of plows.

How to install Tire Chains on your vehicle.

Are you prepared to install chains on your vehicle when needed? Simon Rizzardo does a demo of proper chain install on a commercial truck.  

Shift Into Winter

Are you ready for winter?  VP of Operations Dustin Khadikin, reminds motorist to have warm coats, boot, gloves and a toque in your vehicle this winter to stay warm in emergency situations. #ShiftIntoWinter #EmconServices #WinterIsHere #Area1 #Victoria #Duncan #Sooke #gulfislands #Area12 #Revelstoke #GoldenBC #Area18 #Quesnel #Hixon #Nazko #Wells #McLeaseLake

Avalanche control

Making BC roads safer with avalanche control conducted with helicopters and heavy equipment for clean up.  Avalanche techs and our Revelstoke road crew conducted avalanche control west of Revelstoke near Summit Lake and Victor Lake in the video.  

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Anti-Iceing - How It's Made

Andy Daws shows us the brine storage in Revelstoke BC. Learn about how brine is made.

We look after some of the toughest stretch of highway in BC and it takes planing for storms and pre-applying the right products to keep the roads clear and ready for storms.

Wyssen Avalanche Control Revelstoke BC.

The control stations are the first of their kind to be implemented in North America. They allow technicians to monitor avalanche conditions remotely on a 24 hour basis. The towers are set up on a 15-degree angle, and hang over common avalanche paths. When they deploy a charge, it drops from a 10-meter-long rope. The charge detonates while suspended above the snow’s surface. Using these new towers again this year will decrease traffic delays during the day. Unlike other kinds of control systems, they are not restricted by weather conditions.

Emcon Revelstoke BC Winter Awareness

Are you ready for winter? Revelstoke BC crews are working to keep the Trans Canada Highway open in safe avalanche conditions. You can help by being prepared for road closures and have the right winter tires on your vehicle.

How to install Tire Chains on your vehicle.

During snow storms in the West Kelowna area we have had issues with parked cars on both sides of the road. This makes it impossible for our plows to be dispatched to clear the snow. Please help us this year by parking in driveways and not in the streets during snow events. We all love cleared roads and if we all do our part we all win.

Slow Down Move Over

The B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association recently held its Annual General Meeting in Victoria, B.C., where changes were announced to the “Slow Down, Move Over” regulations to ensure higher safety standards for both workers on the province’s roads and the drivers using the province’s vehicular infrastructure. BCRBHCA president Jack Davison and Emcon Services Inc. president Frank Rizzardo both spoke to the Journal of Commerce about the history of the “Slow Down, Move Over” legislation up to and including recent changes that include considerations for the safety of roadside workers. Both Rizzardo and Davidson stressed the importance of these regulations in creating a safe environment for roadside workers, and said they are pleased with the changes brought forward by the provincial government.

Frank Rizzardo - Distinguished Alumni Award

Frank began his career with the Department of Highways, Design and Surveys branch in British Columbia, where he focused on road design for both short term and long range. Frank played a role in the design of projects including the King George Highway, Barnett Highway, and long range projects for the Inland Island Highway, Coquihalla Highway and Annacis Island Crossing (Alex Fraser Bridge). His entry into Operations started in 1978 and resulted in six moves in nine years to locations throughout BC. At the national level, Frank has spent considerable time with the Canadian Construction Association, first getting involved as a provincial vice-chair in 1998, and joining the CCA Board of Directors in 2001. In that time, Frank has served in a number of capacities, including as a member of the CCA Finance Committee, the CCA Environment Committee, as Chair of the Civil Infrastructure Council, member of the executive committee and then Chair in 2013. Despite a busy schedule, Frank still finds time to serve his local community, including the local Rotary International Service Organization, Knights of Columbus, The Local Chamber of Commerce and Centennials hockey team.

Slow Down Move Over

In British Columbia, motorists are required to slow down and move over for all vehicles stopped alongside the road that have flashing red, blue or yellow lights. This includes maintenance workers, utility workers, police, fire, ambulance, tow trucks, Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement.  Keep road side workers safe.

Testing The Wide Wing Truck

Emcon Services has been trying out a new plow truck that can plow 2 lanes in one pass. Built by Cubex Equipment this truck can clear as much road surface as a truck and tow plow combo.