the first in the country to obtain designa-
tion of LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) Accredited Profes-
sional—an integral tool for the optimization
of energy efficiency in buildings through
an integrated design approach.
“It is something that we find is a big de-
mand for our clients’ complex projects in
this region and across Canada,” says Stir-
ling Walkes, Director. “Clients want to be
educated on the potential and possibilities
of energy management for their projects.”
HIGH-PROFILE PROJECTS
SMS Engineering’s roster of high-profile
projects with bar-setting energy manage-
ment include James Richardson Interna-
tional Airport Terminal—the first of its kind
in Canada to achieve Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certifi-
cation.
SMS Engineering also made 40,000 Blue
Bombers fans happy with the work it did
in Investors Group Field. The 60-year-old
facility was abandoned and a new stadium
was built with new lighting, public address
systems and cooling and heating systems
resulting in a state-of-the-art sports venue
for fans and athletes alike.
The RBC Convention Centre and the As-
siniboine Park Zoo Redevelopment were
also given updated, energy efficient light-
ing, and mechanical and electrical system
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