Stantec Inc is a global engineering and construction firm. It designs buildings, energy and resource projects, and infrastructure developments. Technical expertise and consulting capabilities allow the firm to reach a wide audience and advise on multiple projects. Commodity prices may affect demand from customers, and orders may be cyclical. Stantec has one reportable segment: consulting services. It utilizes one common brand and operates the same systems with generally the same policies, practices, and programs. The company provides its services under fee-for-service agreements with clients. Stantec derives the substantial majority of its sales from the United States and Canada, and the company works in both the public and private sectors.