CIMA+ acquires urban planning firm B&A

CIMA+, a Laval, QC-headquartered engineering consulting firm, has acquired B&A, a Calgary-based urban planning firm.

Founded in 1989, B&A has more than 45 employees across offices in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. The firm has practices in urban planning, design, engagement, sustainability, visualization, communications, and land economics.

B&A has worked on commercial, residential, and energy projects across North America.

The acquisition will expand CIMA+’s presence in Western Canada and add a new practice in urban planning.

"Urban planning and environmental services often mark the beginning of a project. With B&A's renowned expertise—now under the leadership of Raymond McNamara, vice president, earth and environment —we're positioned to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and guide our clients through the entire project lifecycle, from concept to completion, while upholding the highest standards of sustainability and innovation," said Steeve Fiset, chief strategy officer at CIMA+.

CIMA+ was founded in 1990 and has more than 3,400 people across 40 offices in Canada. The firm provides consulting engineering services in energy and resources, infrastructure, transportation, buildings, project management, operational and digital technologies, and earth and environment.

“Joining forces with a leading firm like CIMA+ opens up exciting new possibilities for our clients and our staff," said Kathy Oberg, president at B&A, "We're thrilled to contribute to an organization that shares our values of excellence and teamwork, and our vision for building vibrant, sustainable communities."

The transaction closed on May 1, 2025.