CIMA+ announces acquisition of Durham Energy Specialist
Consulting engineers CIMA+ have announced the acquisition of Durham Energy Specialist Limited (DES), a Whitby-based mechanical and electrical consulting engineering company.
The Mississauga company is among the largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms in the country. Its acquisition of Whitby’s DES gives the firm an expanded market presence in the mechanical and electrical engineering sector throughout Southern Ontario.
DES serves clients in a range of markets that include education, municipal, institutional, healthcare, public facilities, recreational, industrial, commercial, and retail.
“The acquisition of Durham Energy Specialist Limited is a sign of our ongoing commitment to grow our expertise and diversify our operations across Canada, and particularly in the Ontario market,” said Steeve Fiset, Chief Strategy Officer, CIMA+. “Joining forces with DES both adds to and supports our national Buildings practice.”
DES specializes in efficient engineering design, including new construction and retrofits to existing buildings, with a focus on energy conservation and sustainability.
“The ability of CIMA+ to deliver a local, personal approach to supporting their clients’ needs, while leveraging the resources of a large engineering firm, was a major appeal to DES,” said Leanne Skribe, P.Eng., President, DES. “Joining forces with the CIMA+ team is a logical progression to our business and will allow us to better serve our established client base while enabling opportunities to grow. It’s a great cultural fit for our staff and we’re looking forward to this next phase in our company’s evolution.”