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Smarter buildings, better work environments, higher returns

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Cover / CCE Commerce Electronique, Montreal, QC; Above / First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON

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It’s estimated that people spend about 90 per cent of their time inside. Can the way an office tower is developed and managed improve the health and productivity of its occupants? Can innovative solutions to air and water quality, lighting, thermal comfort and indoor acoustics promote employee and tenant happiness? Can building owners improve building performance, strategically manage capital repair projects and optimize operating costs in order to realize long-term savings?

WSP has unparalleled experience in delivering and maintaining commercial projects for investors, developers and owners around the world. Our work is focused on office and mixed-use buildings and includes new build and restoration projects, high-rise developments and business parks from basic to luxury.

Our unique expertise makes it possible for architects to push the boundaries of their aesthetic visions and for our clients to realize their goals. We have a long history of innovation and a reputation for meeting engineering challenges with imaginative thinking coupled with common sense solutions. Buildings engineered by WSP stand the test of time and make a positive contribution to our cities’ economies, society and the environment. We add value to our projects by listening carefully to our clients to ensure we meet their commercial requirements and the needs of building occupants in addition to delivering buildings that are safe, sustainable and cost-effective.

Why WSP?

Unrivalled track record in delivering commercial projectsFor every commercial project we have two objectives: to create the best working environment for people, and deliver a higher return on investment for the client, throughout the lifetime of the building. Having delivered tens of millions of square metres of office space over the years, we have a deep understanding of the varied requirements, challenges and business aspirations of clients.

Our projects are examples of high-quality environments that enable employers to attract and retain the best staff. They provide flexibility to allow businesses to adapt to changing markets and new ways of working; low energy and carbon solutions that respond to climate change challenges; and value for money without compromising building quality.

Multi-disciplinary services span the whole project life cycleFrom early business planning through design and construction to asset management and refurbishment, our comprehensive range of integrated design services is complemented by environmental, transport planning and infrastructure design services. Through our passion for green building design, we help clients achieve the highest levels of sustainability as measured by certification schemes such as LEED®, BREEAM and Green Star.

Adding value with a unique combination of local knowledge and global expertiseThis enables us to offer a seamless service for international clients who require global standards adapted to local requirements. Our portfolio includes projects for global and local clients across many cities including London, New York, Montreal, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Johannesburg, Singapore, Stockholm, Paris, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We can bring world-renowned specialist services, such as high-rise design, with experts from New York and London to any location in the world.

Global expertise, local delivery

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LOCALLY SOURCED, RENEWABLE BUILDING MATERIALS

Project: Wood Innovation & Design Centre, Prince George, BC Certification: LEED® Gold

CANADA’S MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT OFFICE

Project: A Grander View, Kitchener, ONCertification: LEED Platinum

WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE

Project: 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ONCertification Target: LEED Platinum target

ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP TOURIST DESTINATIONS (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

Project: Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto, ONCertification: LEED Platinum

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ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, CIVIC, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Project: Nova Scotia Power Headquarters, Halifax, NSCertification: LEED Platinum

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MANAGEMENT

Project management

Engineering and design management

Cost management

Master planning

Construction management

Project and program controls

COMMERCIAL BUILDING DESIGN

Structural engineering

Mechanical and electrical engineering

Façade and enclosure engineering

Tenant fit out

Retrofitting

Fire protection engineering and life safety

Geomatics and geotechnical services

BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES

IT and communications systems

Security and operations control-rooms

Surveillance systems

Data storage and server solutions

OPERATIONS

Renovation, restoration and repositioning

Foodservice auditing, strategic planning and budget estimates

Foodservice planning

Plant and equipment reviews and life expectancy

Fire and life safety audits

Security audits

Repair, renewal and rehabilitation

Property condition assessments

Capital asset plans, reserve fund studies and depreciation reports

Evaluation, field testing and diagnostics

Remedial design and tender

SUSTAINABILITY & ENERGY

Sustainability strategy

Green building benchmarking – LEED®, GRESB

Building performance

Measurement & verification

Commissioning and retrocommissioning

Energy management

LIGHTING STUDIO

Interior and exterior lighting

Site and landscape lighting

Architectural integration

Comprehensive control strategies

Main Services

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01 / La Capitale Head Office, Quebec City, QC; 02 / Eau Claire Tower, Centennial Place Phase III, Calgary, AB; 03 / Translink Corporate Headquarters, Vancouver, BC; 04 / 250 Bloor St. East, Toronto, ON;

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#1Best Services Engineer

(World Architecture 100)

500+LEED© Certified projects

across Canada

1,700Buildings professionals

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WSP is uniquely able to deliver an integrated design package across the building life cycle –

one that both satisfies current needs of our clients

and is Future Ready.

Terry Tommason Senior Vice-President, Buildings, WSP

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WSP™ is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, project managers, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design and program management professionals. We design and deliver lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources and Industry sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada and 42,000 globally, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

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