Tag: HH Angus

 

Lab design is evolving, and
so are the tools to ensure sustainable and energy-efficient labs. 

On February 5, 10:00 EST, Krigh Bachmann, Design Technology Leader at HH Angus, will join industry experts from China and Germany for an SLCan webinar on “System and Ventilation Optimization”.

The session will explore how BIM is evolving into digital twins and how these tools can be leveraged to support decarbonization, operational efficiency, and performance improvements in laboratory and other critical environments.

This session is part of a global education series and is part of the Sustainable Labs international network with I2SL and EGNATION. 2026 International Education Month  

And on February 12, Krigh Bachmann and Akira Jones, Director – Digital Services at HH Angus will be part of a dynamic panel discussion on “Digital Twins, Critical Environments and Sustainability” and how technology can make laboratories more sustainable - SLCan Toronto - Knowledge & Networking Event | SLCan / LÉCan.

 
 

We’re excited to be among the sponsors of next week’s Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities (CCHF) conference on designing health spaces for children and youth | November 26 - 28, 2025 | Toronto


The event brings together healthcare leaders, designers, and engineers to explore how we can create more efficient, innovative, and compassionate spaces for pediatric care — especially as redevelopment costs continue to rise.

Megan Angus and Kim Spencer, VPs respectively for our Angus Connect and Healthcare divisions, will be at the conference, connecting with industry peers and sharing ideas that help shape the future of healthcare design.

The conference takes place at the ‘Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning’, part of SickKids Hospital (recently recognized as the world’s best hospital for specialized pediatrics). We’re proud to have been part of the Centre’s design team, having provided mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as lighting, IT communications, and vertical transportation design to the project. And our Angus Connect team is currently serving as ICAT Advisor for SickKids’ Project Horizon.

 
 

This week we’re at BUILDEX Alberta and our panel is unpacking how smart building solutions help asset managers future-proof properties and avoid the risk of stranded assets.

The expert panel explains how:
⚡ IoT-enabled predictive analytics
🌍 Real-time ESG reporting
🔋 Automated electrification management

…can all drive resilience, compliance, and competitiveness. The panelists are:

  • Akira Jones – Director, Digital Services | HH Angus
  • Mike Hassaballa – Lead Consultant, Energy Infrastructure | HH Angus
  • Michael Colicchio – Smart Buildings Applications Lead | Schneider Electric
  • Matthew Losey – Smart Buildings Solutions Consultant | Schneider Electric

Also on hand from HH Angus’ leadership team BuildingsCanada are Phil Schuyler and Diane Lee, along with Barett MacLeod and Tenzin Blair from our Calgary office.

 
 

Robots to the Rescue: Streamlining Hospital Operations to Lighten the Load on Staff

Preethi Sethi, Senior Consultant with HH Angus | Angus Connect, will be presenting at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (HCD 2025) alongside:

  • Henry Feng, Senior Manager, Engineering & Facilities Management, Providence Health Care
  • Pam McTeague, Global Clinical Operations Consultant (USA)

Also attending from HH Angus – Megan Angus, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Digital Services | Vice President Angus Connect.

As hospitals navigate ongoing staff shortages, this session explores how advanced logistics technologies—including automated guided vehicles (AGVs), mobile robots, and pneumatic systems—can help streamline operations, automate routine tasks, and allow healthcare professionals to focus on what matters most: patient care.

Drawing on real-world lessons from the New St. Paul’s Hospital project, the discussion will highlight how early planning, smart design, and collaboration are key to successfully integrating automation into hospital workflows. The team will also compare design-build-finance (DBF) and public-private partnership (P3) models, sharing strategies for effective change management and staff engagement.

By embracing intelligent automation, healthcare organizations can create more resilient, efficient, and patient-centred environments—lightening the load on staff while improving quality of care.

 
 

CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standards are critical to engineering practice because they ensure consistency, safety, quality, and legal compliance.

Today, Nick Stark, Executive Vice President at HH Angus & Associates Ltd., and Gordon Burrill, President of Teegor Consulting Inc., are at the 2025 CCHF Conference in Quebec City, leading a session on the CSA Healthcare Facilities Standards Update. They are providing insights into the ongoing development and evolution of national standards that guide healthcare facility design and operations across Canada.

Their discussion explores updates and revisions to several cornerstone standards:
 ✅ CSA Z8000 – Healthcare Facilities Design
 ✅ CSA Z317.2:19 – Special Requirements for HVAC Systems in Healthcare Facilities
 ✅ CSA Z8008 – Assessments of Healthcare Facilities, Services, and Building Systems

Nick is Vice-Chair of CSA Z8000 and Technical Sub-Committee Chair of CSA Z317.2, and continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the standards that influence infection prevention, patient safety, and engineering excellence in healthcare facilities.

Gordon is Chair of the CSA Technical Committee and Strategic Steering Committee for Healthcare Standards, and brings decades of expertise in healthcare facility operations, infection control, and compliance.

The CCHF Conference provides an important opportunity for professionals nationwide to collaborate, share best practices, and strengthen the delivery of healthcare projects during a time of financial and operational pressures.