March 5, 2025 – BPA is pleased to announce the acquisition of two esteemed Toronto-based structural engineering firms, Honeycomb Engineering and DKWatson Consulting. These strategic acquisitions mark a major milestone in BPA’s expansion into the Toronto market, reinforcing our structural engineering expertise, strengthening our presence in the region, and broadening our access to new markets.
“For BPA, this collaboration presents a unique opportunity to further solidify our presence in Toronto,” said Patrick St-Onge, Executive Vice-President at BPA. “Building on our previous acquisitions of TMP in mechanical engineering and HCC in electrical engineering, integrating Honeycomb and DKWatson into our firm aligns perfectly with our long-term growth strategy.”
“BPA, Honeycomb Engineering, and DKWatson Consulting have enjoyed a strong working relationship for many years. By formally uniting our teams, we aim to enhance synergies, foster innovation, and deliver even greater value to our clients,” said Dominic Latour, CEO at BPA. “This partnership strengthens BPA’s capabilities both in Toronto and nationwide, further cementing our position as a national leader in building engineering.”
“We are excited to join forces with BPA,” said Travis Goodhand from Honeycomb. “Our shared values, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence make this an ideal partnership that will benefit both our employees and our clients.”
“I am thrilled to join BPA and contribute to its dynamic team. This opportunity allows me to build on my expertise within a larger organization while helping to strengthen and expand BPA’s structural practice,” said David Watson of DKWatson Consulting.
With this expansion, BPA reinforces its mission of building a sustainable future by providing high-quality engineering solutions for buildings of all sizes and sectors across Canada, shaping a resilient and durable built environment.
As part of the acquisition, Travis Goodhand, Anthony Mirvish, Wesley Peter, and David Watson become BPA shareholders. All Honeycomb employees will remain employed with BPA.
ABOUT BPA
BPA is an engineering firm specializing in buildings for the institutional, commercial, multi-residential, and industrial markets. Employees across Canada provide expertise in mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, sustainable development, energy efficiency, building science, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics and noise control, food services, refrigeration, and commissioning. To learn more about BPA, visit bpa.ca.
ABOUT HONEYCOMB ENGINEERING
Honeycomb is a structural engineering firm with projects across Canada. They specialize in both smaller scale projects (custom homes, additions, and the renovation & fit-out of existing structures including restaurants, retail, offices, hospitals, and institutional buildings) as well as large new construction projects (mid- and high-rise mixed use developments and long-term care homes).
To learn more about Honeycomb Engineering, visit honeycombgroup.ca.
ABOUT DKWATSON CONSULTING
DKWatson is a consulting practice led by David Watson, an award-winning expert in structural engineering with over 35 years in the industry in all market sectors. His expertise has taken him to landmark projects around the world including projects in sports, cultural, entertainment, hospitality, residential, commercial and retail sectors.
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Marie-Ève Paquet
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514-442-6154
mepaquet@bpa.ca
