MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AECindustry–Consor Engineers (“Consor”), a leading North American engineering and advisory firm at the forefront of infrastructure modernization with differentiated capabilities across resiliency, reliability, sustainability, and security, today announced the appointment of Patrick Cassity as President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) as part of a planned leadership succession. Cassity succeeds Dr. Hisham Mahmoud, who serves as Executive Chairman of the Board and as Interim CEO and will continue in his role as Executive Chairman. Backed by New Mountain Capital (“New Mountain”), a leading growth-oriented investment firm with nearly $60 billion in assets under management, and under Dr. Mahmoud’s leadership, Consor has broadened its differentiated capabilities and market position and is well positioned for continued growth.

Cassity joins Consor with more than 35 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, including holding executive leadership roles in complex, scaled organizations. His previous roles include leading the Global Roads and Highways division and serving as Executive Vice President of the Global Infrastructure business of Parsons Corporation and serving as President of Patrick Engineering. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer.

“We are very proud of playing a part in Consor’s impressive growth journey, which is underpinned by a clear strategy and the strong operating model Hisham has shaped in partnership with the leadership team,” said Lars Johansson and Joe Walker, Managing Directors at New Mountain. “Patrick is a distinguished leader with extensive experience scaling infrastructure businesses, and he is well suited to guide Consor into its next phase of growth.”

“Patrick is a growth-oriented leader who believes deeply in the importance of culture, partnership, and empowerment, which are vital to the continued success of our partner-led operating model,” said Dr. Mahmoud. “I am very proud of what we have accomplished together at Consor and look forward to partnering and supporting Patrick and the leadership team to advance our strategic vision.”

“Consor is an impressive organization with significant technical depth and a truly differentiated culture,” said Cassity. “I am honored to join Consor and contribute to its continued growth journey. I look forward to working with our employees and partners to further strengthen our capabilities, expand our client relationships, and continue investing in innovative solutions that improve critical infrastructure.”

About Consor

Consor is a leading North American engineering and advisory firm at the forefront of infrastructure modernization with differentiated capabilities across resiliency, reliability, sustainability, and security. The firm offers boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering design, program and construction management, and structural assessment services with expertise in the areas of transportation and water. Consor has deep relationships with state departments of transportation, municipalities, utilities, and other public and private clients throughout the United States and Canada. With 1,800 employees, Consor is focused on going above, below, and beyond the surface to move people and communities forward by maintaining and improving critical infrastructure. For more information on Consor, please visit https://www.consoreng.com/.

Contacts

For Media Inquiries
Judith Edwards

Director, Communications

Email: Judith.Edwards@consoreng.com

The organization makes its debut on the list for its outstanding performance in several categories, including overall corporate excellence.

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Companies in 2026. This award recognizes Cintas for its outstanding performance in customer and employee-partner satisfaction, financial strength and overall corporate excellence. This is the company’s first time on the list.

“Awards like these are important because they reflect the dedication of our employee-partners, the earned trust of our customers, and our commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence,” said Todd Schneider, President and CEO of Cintas. “When all of these priorities align, we achieve the kind of success that makes recognitions like this possible. We are thankful Forbes has named us one of America’s best and value this honor.”

To create this year’s list, Forbes analyzed more than 100 metrics across 11 categories, where each company received an individual category score. This marks the sixth award Cintas has received from Forbes in 2025. The other recognitions Cintas has received include Forbes’ Global 2000, America’s Best Employers for New Grads, America’s Best Large Employers, America’s Best-in-State Companies and Canada’s Best Employers.

About Cintas Corporation

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Contacts

Cintas Media Contact:
Michelle Goret, Cintas Vice President of Corporate Affairs | media@cintas.com, 513-972-4155

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Slate Asset Management (“Slate”), a global alternative investment platform focused on essential real estate and infrastructure, today announced three senior leadership promotions, effective January 1, 2026. Molly Mahoney has been elevated to Partner, and John Murray and Sayed M. Alaali have been promoted to Managing Directors.

“Molly, John, and Sayed have demonstrated outstanding dedication, skill, and leadership over the years and each has contributed meaningfully to Slate’s reputation as a proven investor and a trusted partner to leading global institutions,” said Brady Welch, Co-Founding Partner at Slate. “We are very pleased to welcome them to the highest ranks of our firm’s leadership.”

Blair Welch, Co-Founding Partner at Slate, added: “In a year of significant growth, these individuals have consistently delivered exceptional outcomes for Slate’s clients, partners, and communities. They are unwavering in their commitment to excellence, integrity, and teamwork, and we look forward to seeing their continued positive impact within our firm and the industry.”

Partners and Managing Directors:

• Molly Mahoney, Partner – Molly joined Slate in 2020 and has been instrumental in advancing Slate’s capital raising strategy. Her contributions have helped expand and diversify the firm’s investor base, establish capital partnerships in new global markets, and broaden Slate’s offerings to create new opportunities for investors. In addition to her leadership on the Investor Solutions team, Molly serves as Co-Head of Community at Slate, overseeing volunteerism and charitable giving, chairing Slate’s EmpoWRE network, and directing corporate sponsorships. She also serves as Co-Chair of the New York City chapter of Women in Real Estate (WIRE). Prior to joining Slate, Molly was a Managing Director on the Funds Advisory team at JLL and previously held various roles supporting investor coverage for alternative products and services at Bear Stearns, Houlihan Lokey, and Heller Advisory. Molly graduated from the University of Pennsylvania magna cum laude.

• John Murray, Managing Director – John joined Slate in 2020 and oversees all legal aspects of transaction execution and structuring for Slate’s global investments in addition to serving as a valued legal advisor to Slate’s management team on strategic business and operational matters. John is a highly accomplished lawyer and has played a pivotal role in large and complex transactions across various jurisdictions, managing Slate’s entry into three new markets in 2025. Prior to joining Slate, John was an Associate within the corporate group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, securities, and corporate finance. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph and law degrees (JD) from the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy.

• Sayed M. Alaali, Managing Director – Sayed is responsible for originating and executing Slate’s investments in Europe, along with Middle Eastern capital raising efforts. Since joining the firm in 2018, he has contributed significantly to the growth of Slate’s European platform. He plays a key role in the management of Slate’s expanding regional team in Europe, is the Portfolio Manager for Slate’s European open-ended core real estate fund, and oversees the expansion of new capital partnerships in the Middle Eastern market. Prior to Slate, Sayed spent six years on the North American real estate investments team at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science and Economics from the University of Toronto.

About Slate Asset Management

Slate Asset Management is a global investor and manager focused on essential real estate and infrastructure assets. We focus on fundamentals with the objective of creating long-term value for our investors and partners across the real assets space. We are supported by exceptional people and flexible capital, which enable us to originate and execute on a wide range of compelling investment opportunities. Visit slateam.com to learn more, and follow Slate Asset Management on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Contacts

Media
Slate Asset Management

Karolina Kmiecik

karolina@slateam.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a distribution of $0.07333 per unit for the month of December 2025, representing $0.88 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on January 15, 2026 to unitholders of record on December 31, 2025.

About Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust

Primaris is Canada’s only enclosed shopping centre focused REIT, with ownership interests in leading enclosed shopping centres located in growing Canadian markets. The current portfolio totals 15.6 million square feet, valued at approximately $5.4 billion at Primaris’ share. Economies of scale are achieved through its fully internal, vertically integrated, full-service national management platform. Primaris is very well-capitalized and is exceptionally well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities at an extraordinary moment in the evolution of the Canadian retail property landscape.

For more information:

TSX: PMZ.UN

www.primarisreit.com

www.sedarplus.ca

 

Contacts

Alex Avery

Chief Executive Officer

416-642-7837

aavery@primarisreit.com

Rags Davloor

Chief Financial Officer

416-645-3716

rdavloor@primarisreit.com

Claire Mahaney

VP, Investor Relations & ESG

647-949-3093

cmahaney@primarisreit.com

Timothy Pire

Chair of the Board

chair@primarisreit.com

– Third Year of Recognition –

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) (“Watts”) – has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe for the third consecutive year.

Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state, voted on by the people who know them best — their employees. This distinction is based on employee feedback regarding company direction, execution, management, compensation, benefits, and engagement.

“Our teams’ passion, dedication and strong work ethic are central to our continued success,” said Robert J. Pagano, Jr., CEO, President and Chairperson of the Board. “We remain committed to providing a meaningful employee experience, career development, and competitive benefits, making Watts an employer of choice. Every voice matters and we are honored to be named a Top Place to Work for the third year in a row.”

The rankings in Top Places to Work are based on confidential survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention, from nearly 120,000 employees at 314 Massachusetts organizations. Watts team members reporting in to Watts’ Andover and North Andover, MA, USA locations participated in the survey earlier this year.

Chief Human Resources Officer Monica Barry added, “We are grateful to our colleagues who continue to share their feedback about what it means to work for Watts. This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to foster a positive workplace culture and people-first strategy. Employee feedback helps us to continually enhance the experience for all team members.”

The Top Places to Work issue publishes on Sunday, December 7 in Globe Magazine.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., through its family of companies, is a global manufacturer headquartered in the USA that provides one of the broadest plumbing, heating, and water quality product lines in the world. Watts Water companies and brands offer innovative plumbing, heating, and water quality solutions to control the efficiency, safety, and quality of water within commercial, residential, and industrial applications. To learn more about our career opportunities, go to our careers page. For more information, visit www.watts.com.

Contacts

Watts Water Technologies, Inc.

Diane McClintock

Chief Financial Officer

Telephone: 978-689-6153

Email: investorrelations@wattswater.com

WATERLOO, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iGUIDE, a leading provider of property documentation technology, is proud to announce a new partnership with professional builder, contractor, and HGTV television host Mike Holmes to raise awareness about the critical role accurate property data plays in improving outcomes for builders, inspectors, designers, and homeowners.

Holmes is known for his commitment to quality, transparency, and “making it right.” For decades, he has shown that many construction issues stem from bad or incomplete information—missing photos, inaccurate measurements, and undocumented changes that lead to costly surprises.

Miscommunication drives roughly 26% of all construction rework, while bad or inaccurate data fuels another 14-22%.¹ It adds up fast. Rework remains one of the industry’s most costly and persistent issues, regularly eating 5–10% of total project spend, and in many cases, far more.²

iGUIDE delivers a multi-faceted solution to this industry-wide challenge with its proprietary PLANIX R1 camera system and project deliverables. The PLANIX R1 combines a 360° camera with LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) measurements to capture thousands of measurements and 360° panoramic images in minutes, producing a complete and verifiable dataset. From this dataset, it generates floor plans, immersive 3D walkthroughs, CAD-ready outputs and rich property data.

iGUIDE provided Mike Holmes with a PLANIX camera system to share his opinion on the technology. Since then, the Holmes team has relied on it for complex renovation projects.

“You can’t make it right without accurate data,” Holmes said. “I’ve talked for years about building better and building smarter. Technology just caught up. Now builders, inspectors, and homeowners have a tool that measures, documents, and photographs all at once with iGUIDE’s incredible level of precision. I can honestly say this is an amazing product. It blew my mind – it’s easy to use, easy to learn, and my team and trade partners love the results.”

Additionally, it improves homeowner confidence with verifiable data about projects. When builders use iGUIDE to document every stage of a project, clients have a clear record of their property—from pre-existing conditions to final project close-out.

Reliance on traditional methods, such as manual tape measurements, hand sketches, and rough estimates, can result in inaccurate data that leads to cost overruns and rework. iGUIDE eliminates these risks by providing:

• Highly accurate, LiDAR-based measurements
• High-resolution 360° imagery
• Immersive 3D walkthroughs
• CAD-ready exports (DWG & RVT)
• Quick delivery—within 48–72 hours

Recently, the Holmes team used the iGUIDE to document a cottage renovation and were impressed by the fast capture workflow and the quality of the deliverables. The system is now supporting them across the full lifecycle of the project, from initial documentation to ongoing progress tracking.

“Since we’ve started using iGUIDE it has saved the Holmes team multiple hours in the renovation process,” says Mike Holmes.

Through this partnership, iGUIDE joins the Holmes Approved Products family, a program designed to help consumers and professionals choose products that support quality, safety, and long-term durability.

“Whether you’re documenting pre-drywall plumbing and wiring, settling square footage disputes, or creating a homeowner handoff package, iGUIDE gives you one complete, accurate dataset for everything,” said Skylar Lawrence-LeBel, VP, Marketing and Customer Experience at iGUIDE. “Mike’s commitment to quality aligns with our mission perfectly, and we’re thrilled to partner with him.”

About iGUIDE

iGUIDE is an end-to-end property data solution that helps construction, inspection and design professionals work faster and smarter. Powered by the PLANIX R1 camera system, iGUIDE delivers accurate floor plans, immersive 3D walkthroughs, high-resolution images and CAD-ready outputs from a single, efficient site scan. Developed proudly in Canada, iGUIDE helps professionals reduce errors, eliminate unnecessary site visits and ensure every project starts with reliable, trusted data. Learn more at www.goiguide.com.

About Mike Holmes

Mike Holmes is a professional contractor and the host and creator of the hit TV series Holmes on Homes, Holmes Makes It Right, Holmes Inspection, Holmes Family Rescue and Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy. Recognized as one of the most trusted names in North America, Holmes has built his career advocating for quality construction, consumer education and safer building practices. More information is available at www.makeitright.ca.

¹ https://pg.plangrid.com/rs/572-JSV-775/images/Construction_Disconnected.pdf

² https://planradar-website.s3.amazonaws.com/production/uploads/2025/10/PlanRadar-Survey-The-Cost-of-Rework-in-Global-Construction.pdf

Contacts

Planitar Inc. Media Contact

Skylar Lawrence-LeBel

647-455-0585

skylar@planitar.com