Press Releases

Dessau Acquires Chilean Firm Specializing in the Mining Sector

Dessau Inc., one of Canada’s leading engineering-construction firms, is pursuing its expansion in Latin America through the acquisition of MG Ingenieros S.A. This engineering firm specializes in the mining sector and is based in Santiago, Chile.

Dessau Takes Part in "Montréal du Futur" Event

On April 24 to 30, Dessau participated in the “Montréal du Futur” exhibition held at Montreal’s Desjardins Complex. The company took the opportunity to present an architectural model of the self-supporting retractable roof designed for Montreal’s Olympic Stadium.

Dessau Celebrates Earth Day

Dessau is committed to making April 23 a carbon-neutral day by purchasing carbon credits from Taking Root(@TakingRoot). These credits will go toward a reforestation project run jointly with farmers in Nicaragua.

Dessau Acquires Environnement Illimité

Dessau Inc., one of Canada’s leading engineering-construction firms, has just acquired Environnement Illimité Inc., a Quebec firm with 70 employees. This acquisition strengthens Dessau’s environmental science expertise and extends the company’s range of services to include aquatic ecosystem studies, hydrography, oceanography, and specialized technical surveys. These new services will better position Dessau to offer engineering support for aquatic infrastructure projects.

LVM Wins 2012 Mercuriades Award

On April 12, LVM was presented an award of excellence in the “Occupational Health and Safety” category at the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ)’s Mercuriades contest. This awards ceremony showcases excellence among Quebec companies.

Dessau earns two AICQ awards

Dessau is proud to announce that the company has earned two prestigious awards from the Quebec Association of Consulting Engineers (AICQ). Presented at a gala held in Montreal on March 29th, these awards celebrate expertise, commitment and leadership in Quebec engineering.

Dessau Wins Prestigious ASHRAE Award

Dessau, one of Canada’s leading engineering-construction firms, has earned the 2012 ASHRAE Technology Award in the "Educational Facilities" category, for the energy efficient design of Université de Sherbrooke’s new Longueuil campus building. Presented by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), this international award recognizes outstanding HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system designs.

Dessau Raises $370,930 for United Way

Dessau, one of Canada’s largest engineering-construction firms, raised a total of $370,930 for the United Way during its 2011 annual fundraising campaign.

Dessau Again Among Canada’s 50 Best!

Dessau Inc., one of Canada’s leading engineering-construction firms, has just been reinstated among “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies” by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, the Queen’s School of Business, the National Post and Les Affaires newspapers.

Dessau Joins Forces with Maritime Testing

Dessau Inc., one of Canada’s largest engineering-construction firms, today announced that it has acquired Maritime Testing Ltd., a company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that specializes in geotechnical, materials and environmental engineering.

Dessau Presented Award of Excellence in Geothermics

Dessau, one of Canada’s leading engineering-construction firms, has just earned an award of excellence from the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition for its work on the Cartierville Y Centre in Montreal. Presented last December in Toronto, the prize was awarded to the top Quebec project demonstrating innovation, originality, complexity and energy efficiency.

New Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence

For 15 years, Dessau has been a leader in the environmental field, constantly broadening its range of services to improve the sustainability of projects.

Quebec Engineering Open House a Hit!

On Saturday, October 15, the Quebec Consulting-Engineers Association held its first-ever Open House event, showcasing 17 of the province’s most innovative engineering structures in Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivières and Saguenay.

October 15, 2011 – Insider’s View on Consulting Engineering

On October 15, the Quebec Consulting-Engineers Association (AICQ) will invite the public to visit 17 of the province’s most innovative engineering structures in Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivières and Saguenay.

Dessau is pleased to participate in this open house event by assisting with guided tours of two Montreal landmarks: the Bell Centre and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Official Inauguration – Offices in Colombia

Following the acquisition the Colombian engineering firm CEI on April 18, Dessau is pleased to announce that the President and CEO of Dessau, Mr. Jean-Pierre Sauriol, has officially inaugurated the Dessau-CEI offices in Bogota.