Conserving capital: The rise of water as a service in the chip sector
November 24, 2025
In this Q&A with UltraFacility Portal, Stantec’s Rob Simm explores how the water as a service model is taking shape in the semiconductor industry
Rob Simm is a senior vice president at Stantec, leading water and wastewater treatment for our Water sector. In this interview with UltraFacility Portal, he explores how the water as a service model is taking shape in the semiconductor industry, highlighting its role in helping manufacturers conserve capital, address expertise gaps, and secure critical water infrastructure through design-build-operate-finance partnerships.
Simm highlights private equity’s role in enabling advanced water and wastewater solutions for both manufacturers and communities, positioning them to compete for major projects.
