Excavation and foundation design

The product of our research and development, Floodly uses machine learning methods to predict river levels and predict flood risk using only precipitation data. Floodly’s rapid predictions complement traditional hydraulic modelling, which can be slower and more costly to apply. It is also challenging in complex urban catchments.

The Port Lands Flood Protection project has re-naturalized the Don Valley River to safeguard Downtown Toronto from increasing risks of flood, help spur economic growth and strengthen biodiversity.

WSP has prepared the general and construction plans for the Kirjalansalmi Bridge as well as the road plans for the Kirjalansalmi and Hessundinsalmi bridges. The two new bridges replace aging infrastructure and provide smooth and safe traffic flow.

A five-year mountain goat monitoring study associated with Brewster’s Glacier Skywalk in Jasper National Park clearly demonstrates that our WSP team's environmental assessment correctly identified potential impacts from the project and proposed mitigations that worked. The project is built and the mountain goats are present as star attractions.

The limited availability of fish oil along with soaring demand for seafood has made sourcing omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids from salmon extremely difficult, with stocks declining by more than a half over the past decade.

A fast-growing town on the outskirts of Sydney is demonstrating that urbanization of greenfield areas need not be chaotic, strained, and unsustainable – and that it can accommodate the needs and wishes of existing and new residents. We worked with the local authority in Wollondilly Shire, to develop a strategy for urban development that makes sure that, as Wilton’s population expands, the health and wellbeing of its residents remains the central focus. Our proposals will prioritize social infrastructure, better transport connections, and stable and affordable housing, while maintaining connections with the town’s traditional farming roots through green space, healthy food, and biodiversity.

WSP USA works with South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to balance water supply and ecosystem restoration in the Everglades, to sustain this natural wonder for future generations.

Ramona Gardens is in the top 1% of the most polluted communities in California. Residents suffer disproportionately high levels of respiratory diseases, with children suffering from asthma at twice the state average.  

Swiss Life Germany relocated 700 employees into their newly finished headquarters, close to the Garching University campus at the northern boundary of Munich. A key factor in Swiss Life’s selection of this site was its accessibility to their employees.

Design, construction and operation of 113 kilometers of light and commuter rail to better serve Utah’s growing population

WSP supported SABIC, one of the world’s leading petrochemical companies, in updating its carbon strategy and providing expert advice on carbon reduction measures for its production sites.

The first subway extension in Toronto in over 15 years, the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) was a decade long project. The $3.2 billion Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) is expected to carry some 24 million passengers a year by 2020.