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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.

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