SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: October, 2005 Commission File Number: 001-32562
STANTEC INC.
(Name of Registrant)
10160 - 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T5K 2L6
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ___ Form 40-F X
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
STANTEC INC.
Date: October 4, 2005 By: /s/ Jeffrey S. Lloyd
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Name: Jeffrey S. Lloyd
Title: Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, October 3, 2005
EXHIBIT 99.1
News Release
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For Immediate Release
Stantec completes the acquisition of green building design specialist Keen
Engineering
EDMONTON AB, VANCOUVER BC (October 3, 2005) TSX: STN; NYSE SXC
Stantec significantly increased its buildings engineering and sustainable design
capabilities today by completing the acquisition of Keen Engineering (Keen).
Keen--with approximately 275 employees and 12 offices (10 in Canada and two
offices in the United States)--is considered to be one of the leading
sustainable building systems design firms in North America.
"We're very pleased to have the talented and entrepreneurial group from Keen
join the Stantec family," says Tony Franceschini, Stantec President & CEO. "The
combination of Keen and Stantec makes up one of North America's largest
sustainable design teams with over 280 LEED(R) Accredited professionals."
Keen is a progressive consulting engineering firm specializing in sustainable
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for buildings and facilities. The
company is one of the leaders and advocates of the green building design
movement throughout North America. Keen has provided professional services for
over 45 years and has offices in Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kamloops, and
Kelowna, British Columbia; Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta; Toronto and Ottawa,
Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; Seattle, Washington; and San Francisco, California.
"By joining Stantec, we now have one of the largest integrated buildings design
teams in North America," says Kevin Hydes, Keen President & CEO, who will
continue with Stantec as Vice President. "With this group of experts and more
robust financial and technical resources we will be able to promote sustainable
building design to more clients across North America and make a positive impact
on our environment by creating buildings that are environmentally responsible,
profitable, and healthy places to live and work."
Stantec and Keen have worked together on a number of design projects including
the Vancouver International Airport and the Winnipeg International Airport as
well as University of Toronto's Scarborough Student Centre in Scarborough,
Ontario, and the Vancouver General Hospital. Kevin Hydes is the current Chair of
the US Green Building Council and founder of the Canadian Green Building
Council.
About LEED(R)
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating
System(R) is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing
high-performance, sustainable buildings. The LEED(R) system was developed by the
US Green Building Council (USGBC) which is a coalition of leaders from across
the building industry
working to promote sustainable buildings. The Canadian Green Building Council
(CaGBC) offers LEED(R) Accreditation for professionals and LEED(R) certification
for buildings and facilities in Canada. LEED(R) Accredited professionals have
passed a rigorous exam that tests their knowledge of green building design and
sustainable building practices and are recognized by the USGBC and CaGBC.
For more information visit http://announcements.stantec.com/keen
Stantec, founded in 1954, provides professional design and consulting services
in planning, engineering, architecture, surveying, and project management. We
support public and private sector clients in a diverse range of markets, at
every stage, from initial concept and financial feasibility to project
completion and beyond. Our services are offered through more than 5,500
employees operating out of over 60 locations in North America and the Caribbean.
Stantec trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol STN and on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol SXC.
Media Contact Investor Contact Keen Contact
Jay Averill Simon Stelfox
Media Relations Investor Relations Kevin Hydes stantec.com
Stantec Stantec President & CEO
Tel: (780) 917-7441 Tel: (780) 917-7288 Keen Engineering
Tel: (877) 311-5336