Indigenous-Certified ยท CCIB-verified, PSIB-eligible for federal contracts  ยท  For Federal Buyers โ†’
For university capital projects leads

Campus-ready procurement.
Reconciliation-ready from day one.

IHS is a CCIB-certified Indigenous workplace transformation firm that delivers learning commons, library, and classroom fit-outs for Canadian universities. We bring transparent public-institution procurement, delivery models that fit academic calendars rather than fighting them, and Indigenous certification that supports your reconciliation commitments , with documentation that survives senate, donor, and audit scrutiny.

CCIB
Certified Indigenous Business
PSIB
Eligible supplier
TRC #92
Reconciliation-aligned procurement
Canada-wide
Campus delivery coast to coast
What we deliver

Workplace transformation built for higher education.

Learning commons, libraries, classrooms, and collaborative spaces , planned around academic calendars, aligned with campus sustainability commitments, and documented for senate and donor review.

01

Learning commons, library & classroom transformations

Space planning, furniture specification, and fit-out for learning commons, library renewals, classroom reconfigurations, and collaborative study environments across campus.

02

Academic calendar project sequencing

Every project phased around the academic year , demolition during exam-free windows, installation over summer break, and a back-to-school handoff so spaces are ready for fall term.

03

Sustainability-aligned specifications

Product specifications aligned with your campus environmental commitments , low-emission materials, recyclable components, and responsible manufacturing with full traceability documentation.

04

Indigenous procurement credit for reconciliation plans

As a CCIB-certified Indigenous business, every dollar your institution spends with IHS counts as Indigenous procurement , supporting TRC Call to Action #92 and your institutional reconciliation action plan.

05

Senate & donor-ready documentation

Capital-project-grade documentation including scope definition, change control, budget tracking, sustainability reporting, and Indigenous procurement verification , formatted for senate committees and donor reporting.

06

Decommissioning & asset reuse

End-of-life furniture removal, asset disposition, and diversion reporting that supports campus waste-reduction targets and institutional sustainability commitments.

How we work with universities

From campus needs assessment to back-to-school handoff.

Step 01

Campus needs assessment

We review your space requirements, stakeholder landscape, sustainability commitments, and reconciliation goals to define a clear project scope.

Step 02

Academic calendar alignment

Project milestones mapped to your academic calendar , exam schedules, reading weeks, summer break windows, and fall move-in deadlines.

Step 03

Procurement & sustainability review

Product specifications vetted against institutional procurement policy and campus sustainability commitments, with Indigenous procurement credit documented from the start.

Step 04

Summer installation window

Demolition, delivery, and installation executed during the summer break , sequenced to minimize campus disruption and meet your fall-term deadline.

Step 05

Back-to-school handoff & support

Commissioning walk-through, punch list resolution, warranty documentation, and post-occupancy support so spaces are ready when students arrive.

Scope a campus project

Get a project overview and Indigenous procurement documentation for your institution.

We'll send you a project approach summary, CCIB certification verification, and a one-page overview of relevant higher-education projects. No pitch deck. No sales follow-up unless you ask for one.

  • CCIB Certified Indigenous Business verification
  • Indigenous procurement credit documentation for reconciliation reporting
  • Academic calendar sequencing methodology
  • Higher-education project references

Start a campus project conversation

We'll reply within 1 business day.

Higher education FAQ

Questions campus project leads usually ask.

Can IHS sequence projects around the academic calendar?

Yes. We design every university project around the academic calendar , demolition and heavy work during exam-free windows, installation over summer break, and a back-to-school handoff so spaces are ready for the fall term. We can also phase multi-building rollouts across successive summers.

How does Indigenous procurement credit work for universities?

IHS is a CCIB-certified Indigenous business. Every dollar your institution spends with us can be reported as Indigenous procurement, supporting your reconciliation action plan and any commitments made under TRC Call to Action #92. We provide audit-ready documentation for senate and board reporting.

How does IHS support campus sustainability commitments?

We specify products aligned with your institution's environmental commitments , low-emission materials, recyclable components, and responsible manufacturing. Our decommissioning service includes asset reuse and diversion reporting to support campus waste-reduction targets.

Can IHS handle multi-building campus rollouts?

Yes. We phase multi-building projects across successive academic breaks, maintaining a consistent specification and finish standard across every space. One contract, one accountable team, and documentation that rolls up to a single capital project report.

Does IHS deliver to campuses across Canada?

Yes. We deliver end-to-end campus workplace transformation projects nationwide , from British Columbia to the Atlantic provinces, including multi-campus institutions with locations across different provinces.

CCIB Certified · Reconciliation-Ready · Campus Delivery

Campus spaces that meet every stakeholder's standard.

Scope a campus project with IHS, or book a 20-minute call to walk through your timeline, sustainability requirements, and reconciliation commitments. We respond to every university inquiry within 2 business days.