Case Studies Region: Canada

Complex infrastructure problems rarely announce themselves at convenient times. They emerge in active campuses, busy neighborhoods, and aging utility corridors where risk, regulation, and public safety intersect. Marco Cusano has built his career around stepping into those moments with structure, speed, and coordinated technical execution. As division manager for McElhanney, he aligns civil, environmental, survey, […]

Algonquin College’s evolving campus tells a story of reinvention, and Mohamed Zeid has quickly become one of the professionals helping shape that narrative. As senior project manager, he operates at the intersection of infrastructure, experience, and long-term strategy, guiding complex capital projects that modernize facilities while keeping an active campus running. He stepped into a […]

When Kris Wilkins joined the Richmond School District in British Columbia, he was stepping into familiar territory under the guidance of a mentor who had long shaped his career. His former boss, Frank Geyer, had been the one to call with the opportunity to join the district. Years earlier, the two worked together at Delta […]

The foundation of Savio Shum’s approach to luxury senior housing was not built in a design studio or a corporate boardroom. It was built on construction sites across Asia, where he started his career on the contractor side, learning the realities of scheduling, sequencing, labor coordination, and the unavoidable tension between drawings and buildability. That […]

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is one of Ontario’s leading academic and research hospitals, known for its integrated care model and its mission to serve the community with compassion and dignity. Spanning multiple campuses across the city, the organization delivers acute care, mental health services, research, and education while placing people at the center of every […]

At Soul Foods Group, creating the best possible experience for customers starts long before they walk through the door—it begins with the spaces themselves. With a portfolio of more than 400 restaurants across Canada and the UK, including KFC, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Burger King, the company’s construction team plays a critical role in shaping […]

When students walk into the classrooms, labs, or workshops at universities or colleges, they rarely stop to think about the systems humming quietly in the background—the heating, cooling, electricity, water, or even the safety checks that make the environment both functional and secure. But for Mahsoo Naderi, director of facilities services at a Canadian institution, […]

Bree Austen has called the University of Calgary campus home for over two decades. First as a student, then as a professional, she has grown alongside the university she loves, carving out a remarkable career that combines operational expertise, strategic leadership, and a passion for creating vibrant, functional, and supportive spaces for faculty, students, and […]

The Ottawa Police Service is more than a law enforcement agency—it’s a trusted partner committed to building a safer, more inclusive, and equitable community. Rooted in the values of honour, courage, and service, OPS upholds a vision of problem-oriented policing and deep community engagement. As Ottawa continues to grow and evolve, so must the infrastructure […]

For those who haven’t yet discovered Pür & Simple, the rapidly growing breakfast and lunch chain, it’s more than just a place to eat—it’s an experience. With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, beautifully plated dishes, and warm hospitality, Pür & Simple has quickly become a beloved brand in Canada and is now making […]