The company provides services on projects around the world, with over 30,000 employees operating out of more than 450 locations in North America and across offices on six continents.

In 1983, when Alberta's economy was struggling in response to the Canadian government's National Energy Program, Triffo became president and COO, while Stanley retained his role as CEO and chair.

The firm expanded into British Columbia and Saskatchewan and internationally, beginning a corporate move into central Canada.

Stanley also made its first U.S. acquisition, in Phoenix, establishing a base for specialty services and future expansion in the US Southwest.

The year Franceschini became president and CEO, Stantec had 2,000 employees in 40 offices and reported $185.5 million in gross revenue.

Franceschini was instrumental in launching the new global, single-brand identity, Stantec, which enabled the company's services to be delivered through an integrated approach.

“The move was a major achievement –– in a two-month period, we sought and received shareholder approval to change the name of over 30 companies,” says Franceschini.

[29] On August 26, 2014 the company announced that it had signed a 15-year lease with Edmonton's Arena District Partnership, a joint venture between the Katz Group and WAM Developments.

Stantec Tower is located in Edmonton's new downtown Ice District, and is a 66-storey 250.8 metres (823 ft),[30] mixed use skyscraper.