Property and Buildings

Organizations in the arts and heritage sectors are often intimately associated with the spaces they occupy – a great building reinforces a brand, puts an organization on the map, welcomes a broader audience and keeps them coming back time and again. Creating places that will inspire, educate and entertain increasingly sophisticated generations of visitors is a great achievement, especially with ever-greater competition for their attention and leisure time.

When working with educational institutions, our teams strive to create stimulating, collaborative and safe learning environments that foster the critical thinkers of the future. Our projects span the entire education sector, from nurseries, primary and secondary schools, to colleges and some of the world’s most prestigious universities.

At WSP, we understand the many challenges involved in public sector development. We use our in-depth knowledge of social, political and economic conditions to deliver sustainable projects that meet the needs of local communities.

In our work for government institutions, WSP focuses on meeting the needs of all stakeholders throughout the entire project life cycle. We deliver comprehensive, innovative and cost-effective solutions. Working closely with clients and stakeholders, we deliver public infrastructure and buildings that make the best use of public funds and provide long-term outcome for end users.

Well-conceived and carefully designed healthcare spaces can promote health, and create an environment that allows for a seamless process for patients and the caregivers that support them. As dedicated partners in the process, WSP is committed to creating the hospitals of tomorrow that combine high performance and efficiency with comfort and accessibility.

WSP has been helping to shape the skyline of cities throughout the world. We are leaders in the design of tall buildings, pioneering the trend to build higher and slimmer to optimize valuable real estate in our dense urban environments. An artful application of science empowered by experience.

We have long supported the hospitality industry, helping our clients stand out from the crowd by delivering unparalleled comfort, convenience and quality. Whatever the budget and wherever the location, hotels and resorts thrive when their customers head home inspired by their experience and eager to return. In a competitive market, however, providing maximum comfort, convenience and entertainment, all in a safe and stylish environment can be a major undertaking.

Mission critical facilities require highly resilient infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted critical services that enable business, operations and systems to function efficiently, effectively and, above all, continuously. 

For over 50 years, WSP has provided trusted advice, including building evaluation, repair and renewal, reserve fund studies and depreciation reports, capital planning, and sustainability and energy services to the residential sector.

Clients look to WSP for experience and proactive strategy as the residential sector changes in response to some broadscale shifts. Household sizes are shrinking in response to demographic and social trends. The dual pressures of urbanization and increased population have significantly increased demand for property in urban centres. At the same time, many large cities across the world face a shortage of land for residential development.

Retail is important for the economy and the health of towns and cities on every continent. While online shopping has already transformed the world’s largest retail markets, and will continue to do so, commercial centres still have a vital role to play as we move towards an "experience economy."

Sports venues bring communities together, fostering local identity and pride. They have the power to light up a city’s skyline, put a region on the map and bring together diverse communities. By getting people into pools and onto running tracks, sports arenas boost the health and vitality of a neighbourhood. But juggling local needs and sensitivities with the intense pressures of the international sports world can be a challenge.

We understand the challenges that our clients face in the fast-paced telecommunications industry and provide tailored engineering solutions that meet even their most challenging requirements. Telecommunication companies are challenged by constantly growing customer expectations regarding high-quality, ultramodern and reliable communication services, which include high demand for mobile data. In order to provide outstanding services to individuals and business customers, telecoms are making major infrastructure investments that can bring higher revenues.