to spend billions on new infrastruc-
ture to support economic growth,”
says Hennig. “There is a great rise
in urbanization happening now, and
with the growing population, Cana-
dian cities will grow and need more
underground utilities like sewer, water
supply, power supply, etc. [With the
amalgamation] we will now be able
to participate in those programs with
our variety of trenchless solutions.”
Acceleration is full-steam ahead.
Currently IPC is preparing for six
Direct Pipe installation projects for
TransCanada, in addition to municipal
projects in Calgary and Vancouver.
Hennig says IPC is a preferred partner
in the industry for its combination of
technology and its record of maintain-
ing exceptional client relations. “Our
overall approach to a project and with
the client is very transparent,” he says.
“We are of a mindset of providing
solutions for our clients before they
even anticipate the challenge. We
walk our clients with us throughout
the process and have been told it is is
one of our strengths.”
Hennighas auniqueperspectiveon the
industry; Canada is the 42nd country
in which he has worked. He has seen
different approaches to environmen-
tal stewardship. “The level of approval
process with National Energy Board
and with pipeline owners like Trans-
Canada and Enbridge…what they
try to achieve here in this country is
outstanding to what I’ve seen in other
parts of the world,” says Hennig. “We
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