Stantec acquires Hydrock, a UK integrated engineering design firm - Seite 2

“Hydrock’s people are united by a shared purpose to be a force for good. I’m delighted that this aligns so well with Stantec’s culture,” commented Dr Scott Elliott, managing director of Hydrock, now Stantec.

“Through our integration, we’ll be able to expand our reach and influence internationally, penetrate exciting new markets, and provide excellent new career opportunities for our people. Together, we’ll pioneer engineering solutions, drive energy resilience, and support this country’s vital transition to a low-carbon economy. I’d like to thank our retiring founder Dr Brian McConnell for his tireless efforts growing the business over the last 29 years into what is now a highly respected national brand. This is a pivotal moment in our company’s history and an exciting new chapter for our colleagues and our clients.”

Hydrock’s Project Experience:

Hydrock’s portfolio of technical consulting experience focuses on building design and performance, energy and sustainability, climate adaptation, and geo-environmental services. Standout projects include:

• Delivery of The University of the West of England’s flagship Faculty of Engineering and Design building. For this award-winning 8,500-square-meter facility, Hydrock provided full end-to-end multidisciplinary engineering services from RIBA Stages 1 to 7. Securing two prestigious British Construction Industry Awards, Hydrock continues to support the university with its campus development plans.
• Engineering design for ‘the UK’s greenest hospital,’ Velindre Cancer Centre, Wales. Hydrock is delivering multidisciplinary engineering design services on this world-class, state-of-the-art hospital, which is set to be a sustainable, sensitive, and naturally calming space for staff, patients, and their families.
• Acting as the lead multidisciplinary consultant on an engineering-led master plan for one of the largest undeveloped sites in Greater Manchester. Ashton Moss Innovation Park is a 173-acre site with the ambition to become a beacon of digital and health manufacturing, aligning with the context of Places for Everyone and the Greater Manchester Strategy to drive sustainable and inclusive development.
• Supporting the transformative redevelopment of Pitlochry Theatre, the largest of its kind in Scotland. The 70-year-old theatre is undergoing extensive building upgrades to create a world-class centre of excellence tailored for the 21^st century. Hydrock is providing a range of multidisciplinary expertise encompassing fire safety, structural and civil engineering, and MEP design, as well as smart energy and sustainability consultancy.
• Providing a full complement of multidisciplinary engineering services to support the creation of multi-award-winning The Wave, Bristol leisure facility. Hydrock’s multidisciplinary expertise was instrumental in supporting the project from conception through to detailed design, including being appointed as Principal Designer.