Articles from Canadian Consulting Engineer

CIMA+, a consulting engineering firm, has appointed four leaders to key positions across Canada. Kelly Frensch and Matt Woodbeck have been promoted to executive directors and water business leaders, while Mathieu Lemay has been named VP of energy and resources. Cian Murphy, focused on infrastructure, has been promoted to senior vice-president of major projects. These appointments took effect on June 1st.

Stantec, headquartered in Edmonton, has signed an agreement to acquire Page, a design, architecture, and engineering firm based in Washington, D.C. This acquisition will position Stantec as the largest integrated engineering and architecture firm in North America and expand its U.S. buildings business by 35%. With 1,400 employees from Page joining, Stantec aims to strengthen its expertise in areas like health care and manufacturing. The deal awaits regulatory approval, and terms were not disclosed.

The Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has won its fourth consecutive federal election and plans to form a minority government. Their platform emphasizes a return to significant infrastructure projects, expansion of housing initiatives, and building Canada's energy sector, including renewable energies. The government aims to invest in sustainable building technologies and prioritize energy efficiency in federal buildings. New measures also focus on enhancing Canada's position in clean technology and energy resources.