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As HH Angus continues to grow and evolve, we’re pleased to recognize a new group of Principals and Associates.  

Through their leadership, they are helping shape the future of our firm, and their promotions reflect both their individual contributions and the strength of our collective direction.

These appointments recognize not only their achievements, but also the leadership, mentorship, client service, and technical excellence they bring to HH Angus every day.

As noted by Paul Keenan, President of HH Angus and Associates, “At HH Angus, our strength comes from our people. These appointments recognize colleagues who have consistently advanced our technical expertise, strengthened client relationships, delivered outstanding work, and helped those around them succeed. We’re proud to celebrate their leadership and the impact they continue to have across the firm”.

We congratulate our new Principals and Associates for achieving these career milestones, and for their ongoing contributions to the growth of the firm’s leadership and client base, as well as to the ongoing expansion of our services and portfolio across Canada and internationally.

 
 
 

OUR NEW PRINCIPALS

 
 

Sheldon Epp – Associate Director, Angus Connect Division

Sheldon is recognized for his leadership in delivering ICAT services to the highest standards and for the trust he has built with Angus Connect clients. His deep expertise in telecommunications infrastructure, networking, and ICAT systems has made him a valued advisor to clients and colleagues alike.

Beyond his client-facing work, Sheldon plays an important role in ICAT project management, division standardization, and the oversight of construction services and administration. He is also a trusted resource across the firm, supporting projects in other divisions, including Tenant Services and Science & Technology.

Sheldon brings strong business acumen to his work, particularly in scope management. His clear, thoughtful approach helps ensure that evolving project needs are addressed transparently, aligned with project objectives, and managed in a way that supports both technical and financial success.

His recent and current projects include SmartVMC South Block office building, multiple casino projects for Great Canadian Entertainment, and UHN’s West Park Reactivation Centre.

“I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to become part of the H.H. Angus ownership group and am looking forward to finding new ways to collaborate with all the talented team members to contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of the company.”

 
 

Paul Marjin, Senior Manager – Commercial Division

Paul is widely respected as a trusted leader in tenant fitout work, with a strong reputation among clients, partners, and the interior design community. Known for his hands-on approach, responsiveness, and accountability, he brings the focus and dedication needed to deliver complex, fast-paced projects successfully.

A dedicated team player, Paul is highly attuned to the needs of those around him. He often anticipates what is required to keep projects moving forward smoothly, supporting both successful delivery and a strong team environment.

Paul’s notable recent projects include The Co-operators’ Guelph Headquarters and Ontario Power Generation’s new Oshawa headquarters, both buildings having recently won awards for excellence.

 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to step into this new role at HH Angus. I’m looking forward to continuing to contribute to our growth, as we expand our ability to deliver meaningful, high-impact work for our clients and partners.”

 
 
 

OUR NEW ASSOCIATES

 
 
Dave Abuza

Dave Abuza, Technical Leader – Health Division

Dave is recognized for his exceptional technical expertise and his ability to make complex concepts clear, practical, and useful for clients. As a respected technical leader, he builds confidence through deep knowledge, active listening, and a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach.

Within HH Angus, Dave is equally valued for his collaborative mindset and commitment to mentoring others. He supports team members not only in technical matters, but also in developing a broader understanding of the engineering profession and the role engineers play in shaping successful project outcomes.

Dave has extensive experience in both new-build and brownfield healthcare environments, including acute care, ambulatory care, long-term care, and cancer centre projects. His work spans Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery models, where he contributes to efficient, team-oriented results. Dave also brings strong knowledge of sustainable design practices, including LEED, Zero Net Energy, and decarbonization strategies. His work helps clients deliver high-performance, future-ready healthcare facilities.

His current notable projects include Quw’utsun Valley Hospital / Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw, formerly New Cowichan District Hospital; Royal Inland Hospital Phase 2; and the New South Niagara Hospital.

“I’m proud to represent an organization that invests in people, prioritizes quality, and is committed to making a positive impact on society.  Thank you to everyone for welcoming me and supporting my growth.  I look forward to facing the next set of challenges, together.”

 
 

Jennifer Hamway, Senior Manager – Health Division

Jennifer is a highly regarded project manager known for her strong client focus, clear communication, and ability to lead complex healthcare projects with confidence. Her client-side experience within a hospital network gives her valuable insight into client priorities and helps her build trust through proactive, thoughtful project leadership.

Jennifer has extensive experience managing renovation and addition projects, overseeing all aspects of delivery from planning and design through construction and close-out. She brings a steady, coordinated approach to multidisciplinary teams, helping keep projects aligned, organized, and moving forward.

She has also taken a lead role in advancing HH Angus’ work in conveyance systems, including automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots. In this emerging area, Jennifer has coordinated a team of international subject matter experts and helped integrate these solutions into complex healthcare environments.

Committed to growth and mentorship, Jennifer actively supports new team members through HH Angus’ Rotational Program and through informal guidance. She regularly works with other managers to identify learning opportunities for her team while continuing to expand her client portfolio. Her project work includes St. Joseph’s Health Centre at Unity Health, the New South Niagara Hospital, and The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children.

“I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to my continued personal and professional growth here at HH Angus. I’m proud to work alongside a great team to contribute to meaningful and interesting projects that make a positive difference in our communities.”

 
 
Portrait of Mike Hassaballa

Mike Hassaballa, Senior Manager – Energy Infrastructure Division

Mike Hassaballa is a technically strong and forward-thinking engineer who brings expertise, creativity, and curiosity to his client engagements. He is known for exploring new ideas and presenting thoughtful options that help clients make informed, practical decisions.

Passionate about low-carbon solutions, Mike is a dedicated advocate for sustainable building design and operations. He plays an important role in advancing energy-efficient systems and integrating renewable technologies, helping clients to reduce carbon impact while optimizing performance.

Mike’s proactive approach has also contributed to business development and market visibility for HH Angus. He is active in industry engagement through conference presentations, HH Angus’ podcast series, and his own social media presence focused on energy infrastructure.

His project highlights include Enwave’s Pearl Street Energy Centre, the CFB Kingston Net Zero Study of more than 100 buildings, and Creative Energy’s Beatty Street District Energy and Low Carbon Steam Plant.

“I’m honoured to be named an Associate at HH Angus and grateful for the colleagues, mentors, and clients who have supported my growth here. I’m looking forward to continuing to build our energy infrastructure and advisory work and helping clients make clear, practical, and technically grounded decisions.”

 
 

John Lee, Senior Manager – Commercial Division

John is a dependable and thoughtful leader known for his calm, steady approach to client relationships, project deliver and team management. He takes full ownership of his work and builds trust through clear communication, careful judgement and well-considered solutions.

John leads the electrical engineering for Cadillac Fairview’s commercial base building projects and plays a key role in strengthening the Commercial Division’s capabilities. He has led electrical training initiatives and is developing the division’s business development framework, helping the team connect with and support clients more effectively.

John brings strong project management expertise across commercial, institutional, transportation, aviation, defence, and government sectors. He is a critical contributor to major defence and aviation initiatives, sectors important to HH Angus’ future growth.

A collaborative leader, John is skilled at building consensus from a range of perspectives. He balances client needs with team development, helping create environments where both projects and people can succeed.

His project work includes the new Montréal Metropolitan Airport opening in June, Porter Aviation’s new hangars in Ottawa, and Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport.

“I am grateful and honoured to be part of an organization that highly values both the betterment of society and stewardship of the environment, as well as one that cares deeply about the well-being and professional growth of its employees. I’m looking forward to helping advance the inspiring, supportive, collaborative, and constructive environment at HH Angus, and growing our top-notch services, particularly those that safeguard the public and benefit Canadians.”

 
 
 

Please join us in congratulating Sheldon, Paul, Dave, Jennifer, Mike, and John on these well-deserved appointments. Each has earned the trust of clients and colleagues through leadership, expertise, and a strong commitment to HH Angus’ values. We look forward to seeing the continued impact they will have as they help shape the future of the firm.

 
 

HH Angus is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, marking our eighth consecutive year receiving this prestigious designation. 

Now in our 107th year in business, this achievement reflects more than strong business performance. It speaks to the leadership, resilience, adaptability, and shared commitment that continue to guide HH Angus as we grow, evolve, and service our clients in an increasingly complex environment.

Canada’s Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing privately owned Canadian organizations that demonstrate excellence in strategy, capability, innovation, culture, financial performance, and sustained growth.

For HH Angus, this recognition is a reflection of the way we work: collaboratively, thoughtfully, and with a long-term view. It recognizes the strength of our management practices, the dedication of our teams, and our ongoing focus on delivering dependable, innovative, and technically strong solutions for our clients.

It is also a testament to the culture our people have built together. Across the firm, our employees bring expertise, creativity, accountability, and care to everything they do.  

Paul Keenan, President of HH Angus noted: "Being named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eighth consecutive year is a reflection of the dedication, talent, and integrity of our people. This recognition speaks to the strength of our leadership, the resilience of our business, the rigour of our management processes, and a deep commitment to delivering value to our clients. As we plan for the future, we remain focused on innovation, collaboration, and growth."

As we mark more than a century in business, we are proud to continue building on a legacy of resourceful, resilient, and forward-looking leadership. This recognition reinforces our commitment to strengthening the firm for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

We are honoured to stand alongside other leading Canadian companies that are setting the standard for business excellence.

 

HH Angus est fière d’annoncer qu’elle a été reconnue une fois de plus comme l’une des sociétés les mieux gérées au Canada, ce qui marque notre huitième année consécutive à recevoir cette prestigieuse désignation.

Cette réussite, qui s’inscrit dans notre 107e année d’activité, est le reflet d’une performance commerciale plus que solide. Cela témoigne du leadership, de la résilience, de la capacité d’adaptation et de l’engagement commun qui continuent de guider HH Angus alors que nous grandissons, évoluons et servons nos clients dans un environnement de plus en plus complexe.

Le concours des sociétés les mieux gérées au Canada est l’un des principaux programmes de récompenses d’entreprise du pays. Il reconnaît les organisations canadiennes privées qui font preuve d’excellence en matière de stratégie, de capacités, d’innovation, de culture et de performances financières, et qui connaissent une croissance durable.

Pour HH Angus, cette reconnaissance est le reflet de la manière dont nous travaillons : en collaboration, de manière réfléchie et avec une vision à long terme. Elle témoigne de la qualité de nos pratiques de gestion, du dévouement de nos équipes et de notre engagement constant à fournir à nos clients des solutions fiables, innovantes et techniquement solides.

Elle témoigne également de la culture que nos collaborateurs ont su bâtir ensemble. Au sein de l’entreprise, nos employés font preuve d’expertise, de créativité, de responsabilité et d’attention dans tout ce qu’ils entreprennent. 

Paul Keenan, président de HH Angus, a fait remarquer : « Le fait d’être nommée l’une des sociétés les mieux gérées au Canada pour la huitième année consécutive est le reflet du dévouement, du talent et de l’intégrité de notre personnel. Cette reconnaissance témoigne de la force de notre leadership, de la résilience de nos activités, de la rigueur de nos processus de gestion et d’un engagement profond à apporter de la valeur à nos clients. Alors que nous planifions l’avenir, nous restons concentrés sur l’innovation, la collaboration et la croissance. »

Alors que nous célébrons plus d’un siècle d’activité, nous sommes fiers de continuer à nous appuyer sur un héritage de leadership ingénieux, résilient et tourné vers l’avenir. Cette reconnaissance renforce notre engagement à renforcer l’entreprise afin d’être prêts à relever les défis et à saisir les occasions qui se présenteront.

Nous sommes honorés de figurer aux côtés d’autres grandes entreprises canadiennes qui font figure de référence en matière d’excellence commerciale.

 
 

We’re proud to share that HHA's Ontario Power Generation Headquarters project has been recognized for excellence at the Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA)—a program that celebrates the very best in engineering innovation, complexity, and impact across the province.

This project set out to bring Ontario Power Generation's teams together in a single, modern workplace while breathing new life into a landmark site through the adaptive reuse of the former GM headquarters. The result is a highly efficient, collaborative environment designed with long-term sustainability at its core.

HH Angus played a pivotal role as mechanical and electrical engineers, IMIT and lighting consultants, owner’s engineer, plumbing/fire protection/life safety designer, and commissioning authority. Working within an accelerated schedule, fixed budget, and increased occupancy demands, the team delivered forward-thinking solutions—from dual-function HVAC systems and high-efficiency heat pumps to ice storage and advanced energy recovery strategies.

Congratulations and thank you to our client, Ontario Power Generation, for your vision and collaboration, and to our project partners and dedicated team members who made this achievement possible. This recognition reflects what’s possible when strong partnerships and thoughtful engineering come together to create meaningful, sustainable impact.

Read more about the OPG project on our website.

 
 

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

 
 

How can real-time data transform healthcare spaces-without major capital investment?


At the Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities Conference in Vancouver (May 4-6), we're sharing how Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC), in collaboration with HH Angus, is using near real-time occupancy intelligence to unlock hidden capacity and improve patient flow.

Presenters:
Akira Jones, Director, Digital Services, HH Angus
Carol Robinson, Patient Care Manager, Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (joining virtually)

Starting with pilot deployments in high-demand legacy spaces, discreet sensors revealed underutilized areas, scheduling mismatches, and operational bottlenecks—leading to measurable improvements using existing infrastructure.

Building on these insights, SHSC implemented 3D stereo-optic occupancy sensors in the Barzakay Brain Health Clinic and Cipriano Clinic. Integrated with the Angus Remote Management System (ARMS), this solution provides actionable data on exam room utilization, peak demand, and scheduling trends.

The result? Even purpose-built clinics can benefit from continuous occupancy intelligence—enabling more precise scheduling, better alignment of staff and space, and an enhanced patient experience.

This work demonstrates a scalable, evidence-based approach to optimizing healthcare environments today while future-proofing them for tomorrow.

Also attending the conference from our broader team are Vishal Bhana and Ryan Kennedy.

Read about our work on SHSC's Garry Hurvitz Centre for Brain Sciences.