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Global support facility for the GCCA+

Improving the policy dialogue, the implementation and sharing of knowledge on climate change initiatives globally.
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Evaluation of proposals for LIFE

Assessing the proposals for the EU’s main funding instrument for protection of the environment.
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Supporting the SE4ALL Initiative

Helping 26 countries in Africa get access to energy, improve energy efficiency and increase renewable energy.
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Helping the most vulnerable become resilient

We combine the expertise from decades of providing sustainable solutions to deep-rooted development challenges, with local knowledge and perspective to support international donors and financial institutions improve the design, implementation, and oversight of development programs throughout the world. We help developing countries achieve resilient and equitable growth , transition to lower carbon economies, and protect water and other natural resources.

As trusted advisors and partners, we strive to have a positive and lasting impact for our clients, the environment, and the communities where we work.

Loren Labovitch Vice President, Regional Leader, International Development Group (North America)

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Our core principles

With offices in Washington, DC, Brussels (Belgium) and Istanbul (Turkey), our international development group is uniquely positioned to be a vanguard of development efforts around the globe. The team adheres to core principles which reflect our commitment to support the needs and objectives of our development clients and partners.

We design with community in mind
We believe in effective stakeholder engagement to encourage the active participation of local partners and foster strong working relationships with key members of government, private sector and civil society

We support economic growth
We recognize that helping partner countries pursue sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth requires effective stewardship, as well as a commitment to building strong local capacity and a thriving private sector.

We are outcome focused
We approach our work with a keen focus not only on physical outputs, but also on the longer-term social, economic and environmental outcomes that are inherent to improving quality of life in the communities in which we work.

We integrate sustainable solutions
We see sustainability as an integrated strategy for achieving equitable distribution of social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Looking at the future of the sanitation in Seychelles

The Seychelles Integrated Comprehensive Sanitation Master Plan (ICSMP) intends to promote innovative and alternative approaches to sanitation.

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10 years ago we presented this idea to

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build a national Enoch sent to the board

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ten years ago here we are it is so

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exciting for stantec to have been part

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of this it is a remarkable facility that

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will live on forever it is a landmark

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facility for our city for our country it

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is a true gem first antics building team

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to have been involved in the mechanical

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engineering here it really puts us on

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the mass have been part of something so

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exciting that I'm sure each individual

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who has been involved will cherish that

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for their lifetime very intense building

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as far as mechanical systems with it's a

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LEED building okay we're shooting for

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efficiency as well as we have lots of

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areas that are critical temperature

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humidity environments museum quality

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spaces that we have to be careful about

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how we supply and condition the air in

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the spaces our mechanical systems had to

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be put in place but we didn't want to

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have them overpower some of the you know

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that beautiful architecture that you see

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in this building's we had to do a lot of

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intense coordination during design to

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make sure that a the systems would work

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and be that they would they would fit in

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nicely with with the overall work the

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building just a unique project you don't

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have many opportunities to be working a

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project like this it's exciting when you

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are part of this big building that will

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have such an impact in the community not

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only did we do the mechanical design for

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studio bell but we also donated to the

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National Music Center Foundation which

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resulted in the stantec volunteer lounge

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the ability for stantec to secure the

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naming rights for the volunteer lounge

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truly fits with our values and our

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corporate culture our employees are so

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deeply rooted in this community and look

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for every opportunity to get involved

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with organizations so the fact that we

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were able to mirror our company values

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with the opportunity here for the

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volunteer

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is truly special every nook and cranny

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of the building is special in its own I

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feel truly blessed to have been here and

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experience this and I can't wait for the

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rest of Calgarians to be able to

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experience this

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Opportunities for independent consultants

Stantec works with a great network of international experts and independent consultants. Our goal: to provide the perfect mix of experience and expertise for each project we bid for. Find Out More

Working with us

Always aiming to provide the perfect mix for any major project, we continually search for suitable partners. In any bid or project won, bringing together the right level of expertise and experience is essential in both seizing the opportunity and in its successful delivery. Read More

Washington D.C.

Our American team operates from the 14th street office, working closely with clients such as the MCC, USAID, and the World Bank.

La Hulpe, Belgium

Our Belgian team is located just outside Brussels, working with clients such as the EC, the EIB, and several national development agencies.

Istanbul, Turkey

The Turkish team works on development projects for several donors in Europe and the region, including the EBRD and Asian Development Bank.

Expert Spotlight

Christophe Leroy, Operations Director

Achieving tangible results and delivering quality services for our clients and project beneficiaries in developing and transition economy countries is my passion.

Loren Labovitch, Vice President, Regional Leader, International Development Group (North America)

As trusted advisors and partners, we strive to have a positive and lasting impact for our clients, the environment, and the communities where we work.

Murat Sarioglu, Operations Director

The road to success passes through focus, dedication, persistence, patience and empathy- virtues of all leaders who managed to make a difference.

Neslihan Sönmez, Business Development Director

Working for different sectors, different clients, different countries, different projects everyday—is inspiring and motivating.

Laurent de Wouters , Business Development Director

I’m proud to be on a team composed with so much talent and expertise that’s working together to design better communities around the world.

Anca Andreescu, Senior Project Manager

Our projects are unique opportunities to share best practices with countries all over the world, while integrating local needs and traditions.

Jeanette Laramee, International Water and Sanitation Engineer

I believe integrated, life-cycle approaches which prioritize environmental benefits can deliver the best value solution for our clients.

Michael McWhirter, Project Management and Commercial Leader

I ensure that projects in developing and transitioning economies are delivered to the highest standards.

Christophe Leroy

Operations Director
Loren Labovitch

Vice President, Regional Leader, International Development Group (North America)
Murat Sarioglu

Operations Director
Neslihan Sönmez

Business Development Director
Laurent de Wouters

Business Development Director
Anca Andreescu

Senior Project Manager
Jeanette Laramee

International Water and Sanitation Engineer
Michael McWhirter

Project Management and Commercial Leader

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