Category: Company News

 

HH Angus is pleased to welcome Chris Doel as Director, Advisory Services.

Chris brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the architecture, engineering, and design industry, with deep expertise in sustainability, building performance and strategic advisory work. In this role, Chris will work closely with teams across the firm to help clients make informed, data-driven decisions from early planning and feasibility through design, construction, and ongoing operations.

HH Angus’ Advisory Services practice complements the firm’s core engineering offerings by providing specialized expertise in:

  • building systems strategy and early-stage feasibility
  • data-driven design analysis and performance simulation
  • energy and decarbonization strategy
  • technology integration and smart building advisory
  • independent review
  • owner's representation throughout design and construction, and
  • performance verification and commissioning support at project close

Welcoming Chris to the firm, Paul Keenan, President, said: “Chris brings a strong combination of leadership, technical depth, and strategic perspective. As our clients face increasing pressure to improve performance, reduce carbon, and plan for the future, his experience will help us deliver the clear, data-driven advice they need.”  

Chris joins us from Introba, where he spent 16 years in progressively senior leadership positions, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Canada and Regional Director. Over the course of his career, he has led complex, sustainability-focused projects across the post-secondary, institutional, and commercial sectors, with a strong track record of helping clients advance high-performance, future-ready buildings.

On joining HH Angus, Chris said: “I’m excited to join HH Angus at a time when clients need clearer, earlier advice on building performance and long-term value. Advisory work is most valuable before decisions are locked in and options narrowed. HH Angus has the technical depth and client trust to make that kind of upstream guidance genuinely impactful. I'm here to help build that capability and make it easier for clients to move forward with confidence.”

Chris’ appointment reflects HH Angus’ continued investment to expanding the depth of its advisory capabilities, giving clients the clarity they need to make better decisions at every stage of the project.

To learn more about HH Angus’ Advisory Services practice, or to connect with Chris, visit the Advisory Services page or contact him directly.

 
 

Chris Doel, P.Eng., CEng., MCIBSE
Director, Advisory Services
T 778 357 3742

 
 

Congratulations to Steve Smith - the 2026 recipient of OACETT's George Burwash Langford Memorial Award.

The award, presented by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, celebrates excellence in professional practice. It honours members who have distinguished themselves in their career and, by doing so, have brought recognition and credit to the profession of engineering/applied science technology. Steve’s '50+ years and still counting' at HH Angus stand as a testament to his dedication, technical excellence, and unwavering commitment to client service.

Setting out in 1967 as an Electrical Department Junior, Steve built his career from the ground up, eventually becoming the firm’s first shareholder without a P.Eng. designation — a milestone that reflected the firm's recognition of the extraordinary value of his contributions.

For more than half a century, Steve has helped shape and renew healthcare infrastructure across Ontario and beyond. From early work on emergency power systems at Sunnybrook to decades of upgrades at major acute care facilities, his expertise as a Design Leader has strengthened the essential electrical, mechanical, and medical gas systems that support patient care every day.

Clients rely not only on his deep technical knowledge, but also on his remarkable institutional memory and ability to anticipate challenges before they arise.

Steve’s leadership has been especially evident in times of crisis. During a major public health emergency, he mobilized teams and suppliers to deliver a fully operational 20-bed isolation ward in less than two weeks — an achievement that helped save lives and protect frontline workers.

A trusted advisor, mentor, and collaborator, Steve exemplifies HH Angus’ role as a strategic partner for clients. His impact is evident not only in critical infrastructure across the healthcare sector, but also in the many professionals he continues to guide and inspire.

Warmest congratulations, Steve, from all your friends and colleagues at HH Angus!

 
 
 

Under Harry's leadership,      HH Angus evolved from a respected local consultancy into one of Canada's most trusted and nationally recognized engineering firms.

We warmly congratulate Harry on this national recognition by Canadian Consulting Engineering Magazine.

From joining HH Angus and Associates in 1974 as a young engineer to becoming its third-generation President at just 34, Harry’s career has been defined by visionary leadership, technical innovation, and an unwavering belief that people are the foundation of every success.

Under Harry’s leadership, HH Angus evolved from a respected local consultancy into one of Canada’s most trusted and nationally recognized engineering firms. He championed innovation early—whether developing custom elevator-traffic software in the 1980s, helping deliver world-first projects like the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), or positioning the firm at the forefront of healthcare P3 delivery across Canada.

Harry’s impact goes far beyond projects. He led with humility, openness, and integrity—fostering a collaborative, employee-owned culture where mentorship, long careers, and shared purpose thrive. His belief that “management doesn’t have a patent on good ideas” empowered generations of leaders and helped build a company that truly feels like a community.

His influence extends beyond HH Angus: through leadership roles with Professional Engineers Ontario, contributions to Queen’s University and Consulting Engineers of Ontario, community service in the arts and social causes, and the Don L. Angus Scholarship supporting future engineers.

As HH Angus begins its 107th year, we congratulate Harry Angus on this well-deserved honour and his positive and lasting impact on our firm.

Read the full article in Canadian Consulting Engineering magazine. 

 
 

Digital Twin opportunities have increased dramatically given the advancement in technologies used to design, build and operate complex environments.

On February 12 in Toronto, HH Angus’ Akira Jones and Krigh Bachmann are taking part in an SLCan Toronto panel, sharing their expertise at the intersection of digital twins, critical environments, and sustainability. Also on the panel are Ian McDermott - Vice President, Facilities and Capital Development, Sinai Health and former president of Sustainable Labs Canada, and Jenn McArthur - Professor in Architectural Science, TMU, offering owner and academic perspectives to round out this dynamic conversation.

Akira and Krigh bring deep experience in applying digital twin technologies, smart building systems, and advanced design and delivery strategies to help organizations improve performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability—particularly in complex environments like laboratories and healthcare facilities.

The discussion will explore how digital twins have evolved—given the advance in technologies used to design, build and operate complex environments, where systems have matured from static models to real-time, predictive, and autonomous systems. The panel will also be discussing what can be done to create new and more sustainable laboratories, and how to make existing laboratories more sustainable.

Learn more / Register: SLCan Toronto - Knowledge & Networking Event | SLCan / LÉCan

 
 

Carbon penalties are an iceberg—and by 2030, they could sink building operating budgets.

What looks like a small fine today is on track to become a new mortgage for many Vancouver office and retail towers.

At BUILDEX Vancouver, Dayne Perry, Senior Manager & Associate in HH Angus’ Commercial Division, brings an integrated engineering and financial perspective to his presentation on de-risking Vancouver portfolios before carbon costs take control. Dayne will use a typical 20,000 m2 mixed-use tower to show how Vancouver’s $350/ton carbon fee rapidly flips the economics in under a decade. Attendees will see the numbers behind the risk—and the tools available to manage it.
Session WP602 - Wednesday February 11, 1pm.

🔍 What you’ll take away:

  • A side-by-side comparison of “pay the tax” vs. “electrify now”, grounded in live Vancouver data

  • A review of the 2026 and 2040 GHGi caps, carbon-tax escalators, and their impact on operating budgets

  • How your building benchmarks against peers—and which no-regrets measures consistently beat 25 kg CO₂e/m2

  • A walkthrough of incentive options from CleanBC tax credits to ESG-linked loans that turn penalties into debt service

⚠️If you own, manage, or advise on commercial buildings, this session delivers a practical, decision-ready toolkit you won’t want to miss.

For more information and to register, go to:
Schedule — Buildex Vancouver Schedule