Project Overview

Canterra Builders served as a key subcontractor on the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Upgrade a multi-billion dollar national infrastructure project designed to enhance a vital freight corridor. The upgrade spans a 21-kilometre stretch and serves as a critical transport route, drastically improving traffic flow, freight efficiency, and economic connectivity across the region.

This massive Civil Infrastructure undertaking showcases Canterra Builders' ability to execute large-scale, logistically challenging projects outside of Canada. It demonstrates our capacity for General Contracting, complex Construction, and meticulous management of Health & Environment standards on a truly national scale.

Challenges & Solutions

• Logistical Complexity

  Managing construction across a heavily trafficked 21-km corridor required advanced BIM planning and coordination with transport authorities and local agencies to sequence work precisely.

• Live Traffic Management

  Ongoing construction in active lanes called for precise scheduling, detailed detour planning, and the implementation of temporary traffic systems to maintain safety and throughput simultaneously.

• Environmental Sensitivity

  Construction occurred near protected landscapes and habitats. This required close collaboration with environmental consultants and the enforcement of our high Health & Environment standards to minimize ecological disruption.

• Geotechnical Constraints

  Varying soil profiles and groundwater conditions presented structural engineering challenges. We managed this by executing custom foundation and drainage solutions tailored to the specific civil engineering requirements.

• Safety Under Pressure

  Working alongside live public traffic and large heavy machinery, the team enforced rigorous safety standards using real-time monitoring and scheduled safety audits to maintain a spotless record.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

  Coordinated with multiple prime contractors, government bodies, and public stakeholders to keep communication clear and decisions aligned throughout the complex project lifecycle.

Outcome