
DavE
Johnston
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
Direct: 289-236-1535
Office: 905-825-3359 ext. 222
Dave joined the firm in 1998 as one of BBS’s first employees and evolved into our leading project manager and client and industry liaison, fostering strong relationships with clients and ensuring successful project delivery. As of 2026, Dave became Managing Principal and assumed overall leadership and management of the firm.
Dave began his career with BBS after graduating from Sheridan College, and steadily advanced through roles of increasing responsibility. His experience spans a diverse range of project types - including residential, healthcare, institutional, and commercial - through which he has developed invaluable technical expertise.
With a strong commitment to the firm’s success and a collaborative, client-focused approach, Dave provides steady leadership to his team. He brings the firm’s philosophy into practice every day, guiding projects with clarity, consistency, and dedication to high-quality outcomes.
Projects include:
University of Waterloo Faculty of Math Building [Waterloo, ON] - Moriyama Teshima Architects
Burnaby Hospital Development [Burnaby, ON] - B+H Architects / Diamond Schmitt Architects / Kirsten Reite Architecture
Michael Garron Hospital [Toronto, ON] - B+H Architects / Diamond Schmitt Architects
YVR Pier D Expansion - Vancouver International Airport [Vancouver, BC] - Kasian Architecture Interior Design & Planning
King Street West Condos [Toronto, ON] - Diamond Schmitt Architects
Oakridge Residential Towers, Buildings 3, 4, 6, and 7 [Vancouver, BC] - Diamond and Schmitt Architects
Telus Ocean 749-787 Douglas Street [Victoria, BC] - Diamond and Schmitt Architects
University of Victoria - National Centre for Indigenous Laws (NCIL) [Victoria, BC] - Two Row Architects / Teeple Architects Inc. / Low Hammond Rowe Architects
Stanton Territorial Hospital Renewal Project [Yellowknife, NT] - Kasian Architecture Inc.
Berta's Love Inc. Animal Hospital [King City, ON] - Cumulus Architects Inc.
