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Bringing decades of experience, in-depth knowledge, and a broad range of qualifications to power a clean energy future.

Aecon is at the forefront of delivering infrastructure that will provide clean, reliable and affordable energy for generations to come. We provide a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization and fabrication to power a sustainable future. Aecon plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. We are focused on safety, schedule, cost performance and operational excellence. 

New Builds

Aecon is playing a key role in deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the Western world. Moving forward, the successful delivery of SMRs and large-scale new nuclear builds are integral to Aecon’s nuclear offering. Aecon is well positioned to harness the collective strengths of all of its operating sectors to advance the opportunities associated with the deployment of new nuclear technology. 

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Maintenance and Outage Support

Aecon provides a full spectrum of engineering, procurement and construction services, in addition to maintenance and manufacturing services tailored to meet the demanding requirements of the nuclear power industry. Our project success ranges from small but essential maintenance contracts, to major construction endeavors. We also provide qualified technicians for electrical and I&C services during outage and on-line maintenance. Our technicians meet ISA standards to support any outage. 

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Operating Plants

Aecon has demonstrated success in delivering complex nuclear projects safely, on-time, on-schedule, and with excellent quality through continuously incorporating unit over unit lessons learned. Our nuclear experience spans more than five decades, including executing life extension programs for the two largest ongoing refurbishment projects in North America.

Nuclear Fabrication

Aecon has the capability to perform design engineering, custom modular fabrication and field installation. We leverage customized equipment that ranges in size from large, fabricated modules to Class-1 components for all nuclear projects. Operating this equipment is our highly-skilled, extensively-trained staff, who work with both fully automatic and semi-automatic machines to ensure consistent, precise work. Aecon’s in-house customized computer software applications enable real-time tracking of each manufacturing project stage, direct from the manufacturing floor.

Aecon has fabricated steel components for everything from ASME III pipe/mechanical modules, steam generator piping systems, specialized tooling, and structural components, to shielding canopies and nuclear island containment bulkheads. As an N-Stamp specialty fabricator, Aecon also complies with stringent ASME Section III and NRC regulations.

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Specialty Welding & Machining 

Aecon's goal is to provide the best specialty welding and machining services in the industry. We aim to exceed industry standards to bring our clients results that are second to none. Our work ensures companies are more efficient with a reduction in project costs by including the latest technology and equipment to pre-fabricate systems and more efficiently confirm proof of concept.

Decommissioning

Aecon offers services based on decades of experience, in-depth knowledge, and a broad range of qualifications to support clients in decommissioning plants. We are well positioned to continue expanding into the U.S. commercial nuclear, industrial and federal services markets.

 

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Waste Management 

We provide safe waste management services to support our projects and serve our clients throughout the entire nuclear energy cycle.

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Markets & Industries Served

Aecon supports U.S. clients in the commercial nuclear and Federal services markets and is proud to work with the United States Department of Energy and the Department of Defense.

 

Capital Projects

Our nuclear team in the U.S. is strategically focused on harnessing the opportunities in the commercial nuclear market and is well positioned to support our valued clients on subsequent license renewal projects and nuclear life extension programs.

Our Commitment:
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Building Smarter program
Our Building Smarter program deploys systems & tools to enable 
continuous improvement – eliminating waste, delivering value, initiating action, and optimizing processes.
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Safety Always
We relentlessly strive to operate safely every day through the continuous and proactive identification and mitigation of safety risks.
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Building a Sustainable Future
Aecon is committed to sustainability in what we build and how we build it, as we continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.
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Procurement Partnerships
Our partnering approach is to work with many types of businesses to help Aecon and our customers optimize equity, diversity and inclusion, while providing growth opportunities for local and underrepresented groups and businesses.
Join our Team

At Aecon, we’re building a sustainable future, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're always looking for exceptional candidates to work on our exciting project portfolios, and we’re hiring the best and brightest in the business. We offer unique opportunities to grow and develop a long-term career with our Aecon team, and we do it all in a culture that protects our people, our partners and our planet.

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Our nuclear team in the U.S. is strategically focused on harnessing the opportunities in the commercial nuclear market and is well positioned to support our valued clients on subsequent license renewal projects and nuclear life extension programs."

Brad Smalldridge, Vice President, U.S. Operations, Nuclear
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Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Dismantlement and Removal

Aiken, South Carolina

Aecon is supporting the transition of the Building 226-F Facility to the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility by demolition and removal of all components including equipment and bulk commodities while protecting the existing structure. Aecon is also responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of temporary HVAC infrastructure.

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North Anna Power Station Condenser and Feedwater Heater Replacement

Mineral, Virginia

Aecon is responsible for planning and design, and the replacement of condenser tube bundles and the 5th and 6th point feedwater heaters at Dominion Energy’s North Anna Power Station in Mineral, Virginia. 

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Locations

Charlotte, NC
3600 Arco Corporate Drive 
Suite 210
Charlotte, NC 28273

Jackson, SC
531 Performance Drive
Jackson, SC 29831
Contact
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Brad Smalldridge

Vice President,
U.S. Operations,
Nuclear

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