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PTAG at WiN Canada Annual Conference 2026

October 13, 2026/in Conference, Nuclear, Women In Business, Workforce Development/by Elnaz Khaleghi

PTAG will be represented by Rachel Sumner, Lorena Perry, and Caroline Thompson at the WiN Canada annual conference in Niagara Falls, October 18–21.

Women across PTAG play key roles throughout our organization, bringing expertise, leadership, and perspective to complex project delivery across the nuclear sector.

The WiN Canada Annual Conference is an important forum for connecting professionals, sharing knowledge, and supporting the continued growth of women in nuclear.

If you are attending, connect with our team and join the conversation around the people and leadership shaping the future of nuclear in Canada.

PTAG Supports Rachel Sumner’s Candidacy in the OCNI Board Election

October 6, 2026/in Nuclear, Women In Business, Workforce Development/by Elnaz Khaleghi

PTAG is pleased to support Rachel Sumner’s participation in this year’s OCNI Board election process and her continued contribution to important industry discussions.

Canada’s nuclear industry is supported by a diverse and highly capable supply chain spanning engineering, construction, manufacturing, project services, technology and specialized expertise.

As the sector continues to grow, collaboration across this supply chain will be essential to strengthening the workforce, organizational capabilities and project delivery capacity needed to support Canada’s long-term nuclear programs.

Rachel’s candidacy reflects PTAG’s support of these conversations, supporting collaboration across the supply chain and contributing to the continued development of Canada’s nuclear sector.

We wish Rachel and all candidates well as the OCNI campaign period approaches its conclusion.

PTAG at the Nuclear Energy Workforce Summit

October 2, 2026/in Events, Nuclear, Workforce Development/by Elnaz Khaleghi

PTAG’s Rachel Sumner will be attending the Nuclear Energy Workforce Summit, hosted by the Nuclear Energy Institute, from October 6 to 8, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

As the nuclear sector prepares for new projects, life-extension work, and long-term capital programs, workforce planning is becoming increasingly important to successful delivery. Owners need teams with the right capabilities, capacity, and readiness to support projects from planning through execution.

At PTAG, Rachel focuses on workforce development, helping organizations strengthen the capabilities and long-term sustainability of the teams responsible for complex nuclear projects and programs.

Her work supports the broader challenge of aligning workforce strategy with project delivery, so organizations can build internal capability and prepare for future program demands.

The Summit will provide an opportunity to connect with industry peers and discuss the workforce strategies needed to support the next generation of nuclear projects.

If you are attending, connect with Rachel in Washington to continue the conversation.

PTAG at the OCNI/CNL Banquet Dinner and Industry Day 2026

September 17, 2026/in Events, Nuclear, Project Controls/by Elnaz Khaleghi

PTAG is pleased to support the OCNI/CNL Banquet Dinner and Industry Day as the Lunch Sponsor, September 23 and 24 in Chalk River and Pembroke, Ontario.

The Banquet Dinner takes place Wednesday, September 23, followed by Industry Day on Thursday, September 24, featuring the trade show and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ update on upcoming scope.

Andrew Grant, Lorena Perry, and Jim Welsh will be representing PTAG throughout the event.

For nuclear owners, successful capital project delivery depends on more than individual contracts or isolated project functions. It requires coordination across planning, controls, engineering, construction, quality, supply chain, and turnover.

PTAG works inside owner teams to help connect those functions across the full project lifecycle, from front-end planning through execution and turnover.

If you are attending, connect with Andrew, Lorena, or Jim at the banquet on Wednesday or at the trade show on Thursday to learn more about how PTAG supports nuclear capital programs.

From Ambition to Delivery: What Canada-UK Nuclear Day 2026 Revealed About the Workforce Behind the Partnership

September 16, 2026/in Events, Nuclear, Workforce Development/by Elnaz Khaleghi

PTAG at the Texas Nuclear Summit: Integrating Nuclear Project Delivery From the Owner’s Side

September 15, 2026/in Conference, Events, News, Nuclear, Project Integrator/by Elnaz Khaleghi

Execution risk in nuclear is business risk. Contracts can allocate that risk, but they do not integrate execution.

On a nuclear new-build program, the OEM owns the technology. The EPC owns its contracted scope. The owner remains accountable for the overall outcome, including the risks that sit between contracts, organizations, interfaces, and critical owner decisions.

That is where project integration becomes essential.

PTAG works on the owner’s side as Project Integrator, helping connect contracting strategy and governance, integrated project controls, nuclear quality and regulatory commitments, change management, construction readiness, and the OEM and EPC interfaces that ultimately influence field performance.

For eighteen years, PTAG has worked alongside owners across nuclear and major capital programs in the U.S. and Canada. From early contracting strategy through commissioning and first megawatt, the objective is consistent: make the owner’s delivery system work as one.

PTAG has joined the Texas Nuclear Alliance, and Nick Revelas, Michael McBean, and Chris Deidun will be in Houston for the Texas Nuclear Summit from September 21 to 23.

If you are standing up a new-build nuclear program and have not yet resolved who will integrate across the OEM, EPC, and owner organization, connect with the PTAG team in Houston.

That is the conversation we want to have.

PTAG and Assystem Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Nuclear Infrastructure and Waste Management Projects Across North America

September 8, 2025/in News, Nuclear, Waste Management/by Elnaz Khaleghi

PTAG at the 2025 ANS Annual Conference – Advancing Nuclear Project Delivery- Chicago, IL | June 15–18, 2025

June 10, 2025/in Conference, I2PD, Nuclear/by Elnaz Khaleghi

We are pleased to announce that PTAG senior will be presenting twice at the 2025 American Nuclear Society (ANS) Annual Conference:

• Bruce Burwell,
June 18, 2025 | 8:10–8:20 AM CDT
Topic: Overcoming Challenges in Industrial Integrated Project Delivery Implementation
Bruce will explore how shifting to an Industrial IPD model can reduce delays, manage risk collaboratively, and improve delivery certainty in complex nuclear projects.

• Akira Tokuhiro
June 18, 2025 | 8:20–8:30 AM CDT
Topic: Need for Industrial Integrated Project Delivery Training to Manage New Nuclear Construction Challenges
Akira underscores the urgent need to integrate IPD training into engineering curricula to prepare the next generation for delivering safe, cost-effective nuclear builds on time.

PTAG’s Jim Berkman will also join discussions at the event, contributing to the broader dialogue on nuclear innovation.

Join us in Chicago to learn more about the future of nuclear infrastructure delivery.

Waste Management Symposia 2024 Conference

March 7, 2024/in Conference, Power & Utilities/by Elnaz Khaleghi

Representatives from PTAG’s Houston and Toronto teams (Michael McBean & Andrew Grant) will be participating in the Waste Management WM2024 Symposia Conference, March 10-14, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

We are looking forward to participating in this leading global conference on radioactive waste management and associated subjects. We will join nearly 3,000 attendees from more than 30 countries to discuss and share ideas on many topics including: robotic handling, remote systems, new technologies, radioactive and hazardous waste characterization, treatment storage, packaging, transportation, and disposal, engineering design and construction, environmental laboratories, decontamination, decommissioning, and environmental remediation – as well as emerging topics such as small modular reactors, and clean energy.

For more information and registration click here!

PTAG Inc. Awarded Role as Collaborative Contracting Facilitator and Coach for NWMO’s Deep Geological Repository Project

February 26, 2024/in I2PD, Mining, News, Nuclear/by Elnaz Khaleghi

TORONTO, Canada – February 26, 2024– In a significant step forward for Canada’s plan to manage used nuclear fuel, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has entrusted PTAG Inc. with the pivotal role of Collaborative Contracting Facilitator and Coach for its ground-breaking deep geological repository project. This project underscores a national commitment to the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel, ensuring the protection of people and the environment for generations.

Recognizing the complexities inherent in Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel, NWMO has adopted the Industrial Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model, a method pioneered by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in 2016, which emphasizes collaborative planning and execution. PTAG, having contributed to the development of Industrial IPD alongside global industry partners and academic leaders, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to the project.

Industrial IPD stands at the forefront of collaborative contracting, offering a framework that significantly enhances project outcomes through improved quality management, cost savings, and schedule performance. PTAG’s leadership in the first project utilizing Industrial IPD — a hydroelectric refurbishment in Ontario, Canada — showcases the tangible benefits of this approach, even in the face of challenges such as the pandemic and supply chain disruptions.

With a rich history of project management success with waste management, nuclear energy, and large-scale mining projects, PTAG is poised to leverage its global experience in collaborative contracting to the benefit of Canada’s plan. “We are extremely proud to support NWMO in implementing Industrial IPD for the project.” says Michael Dubreuil, Managing Partner at PTAG. “This partnership not only highlights our commitment to innovation in project delivery but also reinforces our dedication to enhancing industry standards and outcomes.”

The engagement of PTAG in Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel not only marks a milestone in Canada’s approach to managing its used nuclear fuel but also signals a broader industry shift towards more collaborative, efficient, and sustainable project delivery methods. PTAG’s role as facilitator, trainer, and coach, sets a new benchmark for excellence in the execution of large, complex industrial projects across Canada and beyond.