A comprehensive, data-driven analysis to pinpoint areas of potential development intensification and their timing, thereby facilitating informed capital planning and identifying areas requiring further evaluation or monitoring. Providing pipeline operators with comprehensive assessments of existing and future land use conditions to identify potential future changes in class location designation.

Effective resource allocation in pipeline infrastructure requires a comprehensive understanding of both micro and macro-scale factors. With limited time, information, and capital, operators must strategically prioritize investments while balancing local project needs with network-wide demands. Identifying and evaluating potential growth areas along pipeline networks is a complex and time-consuming process—but a necessary one for informed decision-making.

To address these challenges, B&A has developed a data-driven methodology that systematically identifies areas with potential for future growth and intensification. By analyzing key indicators such as historical population trends, density changes, proximity to urban development, and other relevant criteria, we model the likelihood and timing of growth along pipeline networks.

Our expertise in CSA Z662:23 standards—combined with extensive land planning and development experience—enables us to provide proactive solutions for pipeline operators. We have successfully supported over 30 Class Location Assessment Evaluations across Canada, helping operators optimize asset design, plan infrastructure upgrades, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Each assessment involves:

• Comprehensive Inventory – Documenting existing features within the assessment area.
• Regulatory Review – Analyzing provincial, regional, and municipal planning documents to identify future developments.
• Data Analysis – Applying population and employment growth data to validate development assumptions.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Leveraging municipal relationships and communication expertise to gather local insights and confirm assumptions.

By integrating CSA Z662:23 standards, our assessments support capital planning, regulatory compliance, and proactive infrastructure management throughout the pipeline life cycle—including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. With B&A’s strategic insights, operators can confidently plan for future growth while ensuring safe and efficient pipeline operations.