Tag: HH Angus

 

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

 

 
 

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.