Dear Valued Clients, Colleagues, and Friends,

We are excited to announce that Bonestroo has signed a letter of intent to join Stantec, a professional services consulting firm recognized for its leadership in sustainability, depth and diversity of talent, and technical expertise.

Bonestroo’s outstanding reputation as a leader in engineering, planning, and environmental science, combined with Stantec’s global experience, breadth of knowledge, and resources is certain to lead to a promising future. By uniting the employees of Bonestroo with Stantec, our clients will have access to added expertise and resources in multiple disciplines. Our clients' success will continue to be our number one priority.

We will take advantage of our combined strengths to maintain and grow our local presence by fully integrating the staff of Bonestroo with Stantec. Our drive for excellence and commitment to client dedication will continue to inspire our service. You will see the same familiar faces, and we will continue to conduct business in a manner you are accustomed to and appreciate. Our success has always been measured by client satisfaction. We believe this merger strengthens our commitment to provide the highest level of service to our clients.

We invite you to take a moment to look at the Stantec website, stantec.com. Review the breadth and depth of services provided by the Stantec organization and learn how the company has evolved to be ranked number 25 on Engineering News Record’s 2011 top 500 design firms’ list.

The union, anticipated to be final in September 2011, reflects the strong cultural alignment of two firms founded more than a half century ago. It fulfills both firms’ strategic plans for growth and diversification in this rapidly changing industry.

Please know we remain committed to client relationships that are marked by trust and exceptional service. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this exciting development with you further and encourage you to share the news with others.

Sincerely,