Confederation Bridge is claimed to be the world's longest continuous marine span over ice covered water. It comprises a single prestressed concrete box girder on precast pier bases and pier shafts. The total length of the Bridge is 13 km (8 miles) and the 43 main spans measure 250 m (820 ft.) each.

B&T's Scope of Work:

Buckland & Taylor Ltd.'s duties as the Independent Engineer were to:
confirm that the project as proposed could be built, check the design (including the design criteria), monitor the Contractor's QA and QC procedures and practices, calculate the cost to complete the bridge, approximately monthly, certify payments to the Developer and the Contractor, and agree on substantial and final completion.

The bridge was opened in 1997, and Buckland & Taylor Ltd. continues to be the Independent Engineer through the term of the concession, which ends in 2032. During this term, Buckland & Taylor Ltd.'s duties include reviewing the maintenance and operation of the facility, reviewing all changes to the Bridge, inspecting the Bridge annually and reporting to the Developer and the Government of Canada.