Building Anything, Anywhere: How BVC Erected a Tower Crane in the Middle of a Rushing River

Feature Story | 3 Minutes
Published Feb 18, 2025

Faced with a unique challenge, crews employed a combination of technology and human ingenuity to get the job done properly and safely.

In the heart of eastern Manitoba’s rugged Canadian Shield, a powerful waterway cuts a channel through rocky, uneven landscape. Once a
key transportation route, in more recent history, the Winnipeg River has been critical to the province’s energy needs.