We are proud to announce that AIL recently received three Project of the Year awards from the National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association (NCSPA). Two of the awards were for a project that used our deep-corrugated Ultra-Cor Structural Steel Plate, capable of reaching spans of over 35 m (115′). The third award was for a Super-Cor project. AIL President and CEO, Jason Sherwood, P.Eng., received the awards on behalf of AIL while attending the NCSPA’s Annual Meeting.
“I was very proud to accept these Project of the Year awards for AIL at the event. Ultra-Cor and Super-Cor are truly world-leading products and our engineering, fabrication and technical sales teams went above and beyond on these unique projects,” comments Sherwood. “Congratulations and special thanks to everyone involved. We couldn’t have done it without you.”
Our Ultra-Cor project for the Swan Creek Crossing at CFB Gagetown won in both the Special Application and the Combination Coating award categories.
When CFB Gagetown needed a larger and stronger arch to carry the increased live loads of their newer Leopard 2 Tanks and Transporters over Swan Creek, our deep-corrugated Ultra-Cor (the world’s strongest structural steel plate) was the perfect choice. We value engineered the structure with a protective Best-Kote coating, on the leg sections only, to deliver a design service life of over 75 years. We also designed and supplied an efficient headwall/wingwall solution via our MSE Precast Panel Walls.
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Our Super-Cor project for the Goose Creek Fishway Replacement in Churchill, Manitoba, won in the Structural Plate/Bridge category.
This project highlighted the versatility of AIL’s Super-Cor Buried Metal Bridge System, which allowed it to be transported first by road and then by train to a remote Northern area. Manitoba Hydro needed to replace an older structure that had been severely damaged by ice pressure coming off James Bay so the project team selected a more robust AIL Super-Cor High Profile Arch with extra-thick MSE Precast Panel Walls. To resist the ice-force on the downstream side facing Hudson Bay, that headwall was backed by a thick, cast-in-place concrete wall which was reinforced with flat sheets of Bolt-A-Plate. And, to avoid corrosion from salt water, plastic geogrid was used for the MSE soil reinforcement on both headwalls.
From the NCSPA website
…the 2025 Project of the Year awards, recognizing exceptional achievements in infrastructure development. Winning this prestigious accolade signifies outstanding engineering, innovative design, and the superior utilization of corrugated steel pipe and plate products. These projects demonstrate a commitment to enhancing public safety and welfare, ranging from advancements in transportation networks to vital flood protection measures.
Receiving the 2025 NCSPA Project of the Year award is a testament to the transformative impact and enduring legacy of these projects. This recognition celebrates not only technical prowess but also the profound positive influence these endeavors have on the communities they serve and the infrastructure landscape as a whole.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for an in-depth look at each award-winning project, where we will explore their design intricacies, overcome challenges, and the significant impact they have made. Prepare to be inspired by these extraordinary endeavors shaping our world as we delve into the achievements of each of the 2025 Project of the Year Winners.
