We are pleased to announce that Marianne Lee has been promoted to Associate Director in HH Angus’ Health Division. Marianne is a Principal in the firm and oversees healthcare projects across the country. She has deep project management and design experience on major healthcare infrastructure projects, additions, renovations, compliance and P3 pursuits. Marianne supports the continuous improvement of the body of knowledge for mechanical engineering standards in Canada as a member of the CSA Technical Committee on Health Care Facilities. She also chairs the CSA Subcommittee on Special requirements for plumbing installations in health care facilities.

Marianne is trusted by both clients and colleagues. With nearly 25 years of industry experience, she fully understands the issues and objectives that drive healthcare projects – from large redevelopments to renovations of existing facilities. Marianne is a respected leader who contributes significantly to enhancing the firm’s reputation as a leading healthcare consulting engineering firm. Marianne is always ready to face a challenge, and she demonstrates her commitment to excellence in our work on a daily basis, building upon and strengthening the foundations of lasting relationships with clients. She is a seasoned mentor who cares deeply about helping her team grow through skills development, broadening technical knowledge and innovation.  

A few of Marianne’s current and completed projects include:

• Neepawa Hospital – greenfield replacement facility, expanded to serve the needs of the community - in partnership with SMS Engineering in Winnipeg
• Royal Columbian Hospital – a multi-phase, multi-year redevelopment targeting LEED® Gold, with new energy centre, mental health building and data centre; Compliance role for one of the largest government-funded capital healthcare projects in BC’s history
• CHUM – among North America’s largest P3 healthcare projects – 2.5 city blocks and 3.5+ million square feet
• Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre – 400,000 square feet, 500-bed acute care and psychiatric patient tower, LEED® Gold certified

Kim Spencer, Director of HH Angus’ Health Division, has worked with Marianne since 1999, when both joined the firm as new graduates:

“I am delighted to continue working alongside Marianne as she advances her career with this senior role in our firm. Her curiosity, deep technical knowledge, strong leadership skills and commitment to our clients have been instrumental in helping the Health Division grow over the years. I am excited to see how she will take us to new heights in the years to come!”

Congratulations, Marianne!

To find out how our health team can help deliver your next project, contact any one of the Health Division’s senior leadership:

We’re delighted to announce that Chris Piché has joined HH Angus as Director of our Commercial Division.  The addition of Chris to our leadership team further strengthens our operational management and experience in this sector, as well as our focus on sustainable design solutions. Chris recently completed a three-year term with the Board of Directors of the Canada Green Building Council, and clients will benefit from his expertise as the commercial sector moves to decarbonize existing building assets and explores new solutions to the greening of building infrastructure. 

“Chris brings a wealth of industry experience, and he will be invaluable in leading the continued growth of our Commercial Division across the country. We’re excited to work with Chris to provide sustainable and pragmatic engineering solutions to help our clients progress towards a net zero and decarbonized built environment.”

Paul Keenan, President

With almost 25 years of MEP engineering practice in a variety of sectors, Chris has a deep portfolio of experience, spanning commercial, cultural, institutional, mission critical, healthcare, and science and technology sectors, along with project work in master planning and commissioning. Before taking on his current responsibilities with HH Angus, Chris held a variety of senior and international roles with Introba (formerly Integral) and Stantec.

Chris notes that “this is a very exciting time in our industry, with our built environment in a state of rapid transition. As we move forward in the age of zero carbon systems, the next generation of sustainable, high-performance buildings will come as a result of strengthened partnerships, embracing change, and executing technical excellence. I am proud to be a part of this era of growth at HH Angus, as we provide leadership to meet the urgent needs of our planet and our clients…together.”

As Commercial Division Director at HH Angus, Chris leads the work of 60+ technical staff who design and engineer systems infrastructure across a variety of sectors. Just a few of the team’s current and recent projects include Casino Woodbine’s $1 billion expansion and renovation (Vaughan, ON), Porter Airways’ new terminal (St. Hubert, QC), and two new airport hangars for Porter at Ottawa International Airport (Ottawa, ON), BMO Field’s renovations and expansion for the FIFA 2026 World Cup (Toronto, ON), a new Correctional Centre (Thunder Bay, ON), and a new mass timber office (Vancouver, BC).

Chris takes over the role of Division Director from Kevin O’Neill who recently moved into the position of Vice President, Operations.

For more information about how our Commercial team can assist with your next project, please contact: