What GDI Integrated Facility Services does

GDI Integrated Facility Services (branded as GDI Ainsworth) is a North American integrated facility services provider founded in 1926 and headquartered in Lasalle (Montreal), Québec. The company bundles janitorial, mechanical and HVAC, electrical, building automation, energy management, security, food plant sanitation, and design-build engineering under multi-year managed-services contracts, with a self-perform ratio exceeding 60% across hard and soft trades. GDI supports its delivery model with a proprietary software stack — FotoFinish, FotoFeedback, GDI Inspect, GDCalc, Evoila, RemoteBAS, RYCOM, and the SmartIAQ program — and a 24/7/365 National Operations Centre, certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, CIMS, cGMP, CSA Z299.3, and ECRA/ESA standards. The in-house Greenlabs manufacturing arm produces eco-friendly Superior Sany Solutions and MonoPODS chemistries at 13.2M litres/year of capacity.

The business is organized around two service lines: Business Services (janitorial, office cleaning, floor and carpet care, disinfection, GMP cleaning, food plant sanitation, security) and Technical Services (mechanical and HVAC, electrical, building automation, energy management, design-build engineering). GDI serves enterprise and mid-market customers across healthcare, life sciences, industrial/manufacturing, data centers, commercial real estate, education, and aviation through 56+ branch offices across Canada and the U.S., with a stated 132M sq. ft. nightly service footprint. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by local branches, a centralized NOC for upsell, and a customer portal plus IAQ Calculator as self-serve touchpoints.

Following the March 2026 take-private by Birch Hill Equity Partners and CEO Claude Bigras' Gestion Claude Bigras vehicle at C$36.60/share (~$862M equity value, ~8.3x EBITDA), GDI operates as a privately held company with headquarters remaining in Quebec. The M&A track record (IH Services in 2021, Energere in 2022, Paramount Building Solutions in 2024) and the December 2024 divestiture of Ainsworth Power Construction to Aecon Group illustrate a portfolio-shaping strategy focused on integrated facility services and the Ainsworth Energy & Technology Solutions (AETS) ecosystem built around the RYCOM smart building platform.

Name

GDI Integrated Facility Services

Legal name

GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc.

Website

https://gdi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

GDI Integrated Facility Services (GDI Ainsworth) is a North American integrated facility services provider delivering janitorial, technical trades, building automation, energy management, and security under multi-year managed-services contracts to enterprise customers in healthcare, life sciences, food manufacturing, data centers, and commercial real estate across Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Facility Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (5612), Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (561740)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Medical Facility Cleaning (Terminal/OR/Isolation) (IMAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial/High-Traffic Restroom Tile & Grout Cleaning (Offices/Retail) (HSAEALAJ), Restroom Hygiene & Odor Control Distribution (CRAOAGAF), Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH)

Keywords

• Integrated facility services
• Commercial janitorial services
• HVAC mechanical services
• Building automation solutions
• Food plant sanitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lasalle

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Integrated Facility Services (IFS) Contracts: Recurring, multi-year managed-services contracts that bundle janitorial, technical trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), building automation, energy management, and security under one master agreement. Self-perform ratio exceeds 60% across hard and soft services; primary recurring revenue engine.
2. Design-Build & Engineering Projects: Project-based revenue for design, BIM/VDC coordination, prefabrication (CSA-certified panel shop), installation, commissioning, and retro-commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and process-piping systems.
3. Food Plant Sanitation & GMP Consulting: Specialty sanitation, remediation, audit-prep consulting, and SSOP/MSS development for food manufacturers; revenue is contracted and recurring at the plant level.
4. Equipment Sales & Service (Motors, EV Chargers, Generators, UPS): Sale, installation, and aftermarket service of AC/DC motors, drives, pumps, EV charging stations (ABB, ChargePoint, FLO, Blink, Tesla), UPS systems, and standby generators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

GDI Integrated Facility Services (branded as GDI Ainsworth) delivers self-performed integrated facility services across North America, bundling soft services (janitorial, office cleaning, disinfection, food plant sanitation, GMP/critical environment cleaning, security) with hard technical services (mechanical/HVAC, electrical, building automation, energy management, and design-build engineering) under a single multi-year master agreement with unified KPIs. The company operates from 56+ branch offices and a 24/7 National Operations Centre, supported by a proprietary software stack (FotoFinish, FotoFeedback, GDI Inspect, GDCalc, Evoila, RemoteBAS, RYCOM, SmartIAQ) and an in-house Greenlabs manufacturing arm producing eco-friendly cleaning chemistries.

Product overview

GDI Integrated Facility Services (branded as GDI Ainsworth) is a North American integrated facility services provider rather than a single software product; its offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture in which the umbrella Integrated Facility Services (IFS) program bundles together a portfolio of soft services (Janitorial Services, Office Cleaning, Commercial Floor & Carpet Cleaning, Disinfection Services, Outdoor Building Maintenance, GMP Cleaning / Critical Environment Services, Food Plant Sanitation, Security Services) with hard technical services (Mechanical & HVAC, Electrical Services, Building Automation Services, Energy Management / Energy & Technology Solutions including Rycom, and Design, Build & Engineering) under one contract and one set of KPIs. The portfolio is supported by proprietary digital tools (FotoFinish, FotoFeedback, GDI Inspect, GDCalc, Evoila, RemoteBAS, and the SmartIAQ program) and a self-performed model (more than 60% of hard and soft services), with the in-house Greenlabs manufacturing arm supplying the Superior Sany Solutions eco-friendly product line and MonoPODS concentrated chemistries, and an acquired/partner smart building platform (Rycom) feeding the Advanced Energy & Technology Solutions (AETS) ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GDI Ainsworth: Combined commercial brand integrating GDI's janitorial and facility services with Ainsworth's technical services (mechanical, HVAC, electrical, building automation, energy management).
• RYCOM
• Greenlabs

Products and services

• Integrated Facility Services (IFS) Single-point-of-contact facility management bundling hard services, soft services, and management services (account management, procurement, preventative maintenance, CMMS tracking, capital planning) under one agreement; more than 60% of hard and soft services are self-performed, targeting 500K-5M sq. ft. enterprise and mid-market customers.
• Janitorial Services Scheduled, ISO-certified commercial cleaning programs covering restrooms, hard floor care, carpet and upholstery cleaning, high-touch surface disinfection, day porter services, and seasonal cleaning, supported by GDI Inspect, FotoFinish, FotoFeedback, and Evoila.
• Office Cleaning Services Office-specific cleaning including workstations, kitchens, blinds, windows, high dusting, light fixture cleaning, and seasonal deep cleans, governed by ISO 9001:2015 and tracked via GDI Inspect, FotoFinish, and FotoFeedback.
• Commercial Floor & Carpet Cleaning Services Carpet cleaning, carpet spotting, hard floor cleaning, floor polishing, and refinishing for resilient, hardwood, marble, tile, vinyl, epoxy, and laminate flooring; delivered under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 processes with photo-documented completion.
• GMP Cleaning / Critical Environment Services cGMP-aligned contamination control services including cleanroom cleaning, post-construction cleanroom cleaning, contamination control, vivarium cleaning, waste handling, GMP logistics, and safety inspections; supported by GMP Academy, LMS, FotoFinish, FotoFeedback, and GDI Inspect.
• Food Plant Sanitation Risk-based sanitation for meat, poultry, dairy, bakery, and produce facilities covering GMP production areas, employee facilities, outside building/grounds, remediation, mold remediation, contamination cleanup, and emergency response, with audit-ready documentation for BRC, SQF, USDA/FSIS, FDA/FSMA, AIB, CTS, Organic, and CFIA.
• Security Services Security personnel, security assessments, physical security, Active Response Training (with ProActive Response Group), Real-Time Locating Services (RTLS) for wander prevention, infant protection, staff duress, asset tracking, and integrated communications (UL1069 nurse call, VoIP, IP-DECT, public address, video/voice conferencing).
• Mechanical & HVAC Services 24/7 mechanical, HVAC, boiler, chiller, plumbing, piping, process piping, sheet metal, retail refrigeration, insulation installation, and predictive/preventative maintenance services, with indoor air quality programs (SmartIAQ, MERV-13 filtration, UVGI, bipolar ionization) monitored via RemoteBAS.
• Electrical Services 24/7 licensed electrical services including on-demand troubleshooting, industrial electronics, structured cabling (copper and fiber), power systems engineering/construction, backup power (UPS, generators, ATS), CSA Z299.3-certified motor rewind and repair, and EV charger installation/maintenance; ECRA/ESA #7001379/7015770.
• Building Automation Services Master Systems Integrator (MSI) capability for HVAC, lighting, and security automation, including converged OT networks, occupant experience apps, security system integration (access control, video surveillance, intercom, intrusion, duress, perimeter detection), RemoteBAS monitoring, and Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD), delivered over open protocols (BACnet, REST APIs).
• Energy Management / Energy & Technology Solutions (AETS) Energy audits, metering/benchmarking, retro-commissioning, energy efficiency upgrades, EV charging, analytics, measurement and verification, and turnkey implementation of high-efficiency equipment; incorporates the Rycom smart building intelligence platform and the AETS ecosystem for sustainable energy platforms.
• Design, Build & Engineering Multi-discipline engineering with BIM/VDC coordination, prefabricated assemblies, CSA-certified panel fabrication, model-to-manufacture workflows, and full design-build delivery for mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems; aligned with ASHRAE, CSA, NEC/NFPA, and sector protocols.
• SmartIAQ Indoor Air Quality Program Four-step indoor air quality program (Enhanced Filtration, Dilution Ventilation, Air Purification & Surface Conditioning, Occupancy Management) using MERV-13 filters, UVGI, bipolar ionization, BAS-driven ventilation, and continuous monitoring dashboards; supported by the Healthy Ventilation Planner calculator.

Quantifiable outcome

• 132,000,000 square feet serviced nightly across North America
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, flagship and minor.

• Aecon Group Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2024Counterparty in the divestiture of Ainsworth Power Construction (APC), the electrical services and power systems business that GDI had acquired via Ainsworth. Aecon acquired APC to strengthen its Utilities market share, gaining long-term client relationships and Toronto-based electrical/power-systems expertise.
• EnergerecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2022Quebec-based energy services company acquired by GDI; combined with existing Ainsworth capabilities to form the Ainsworth Energy & Technology Solutions business unit, expanding GDI's energy management and building-technology services.
• IH Services, Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2021Major U.S. janitorial-services provider in the Southeastern U.S. acquired by GDI effective December 31, 2021. Generated ~USD$200M annual revenue, employed nearly 8,000 people across 29 states, and significantly expanded GDI's U.S. operations and geographic footprint.
• ProActive Response GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive-response training partner delivering active-shooter drills, emergency-medical preparedness, and crisis-readiness programs to GDI Ainsworth's enterprise customers across corporate, education, industrial, and worship environments.
• RYCOMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart-building intelligence platform that GDI Ainsworth acquired and integrated into its Advanced Energy & Technology Solutions (AETS) ecosystem. Connects building systems, data, and analytics into a single view to support predictive, performance-driven operations.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories) – UL1069 Nurse Call certified systemscoreTechnology or IntegrationStandards body whose UL1069 certification is delivered through GDI Ainsworth's healthcare security and integrated communications platform; integration with Cerner, Epic, Meditech, and Point-Click-Care ADT systems via HL7.
• Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProxy advisory firms that reviewed the take-private arrangement and recommended shareholders vote FOR the $36.60/share acquisition by Birch Hill / Gestion Claude Bigras, supporting approval at the February 23, 2026 special meeting.
• ABB, ChargePoint, FLO, Blink, Tesla (EV charger hardware vendors)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM relationships enabling GDI Ainsworth to install and service EV charging systems from leading platforms, including Level 2 workplace chargers and Level 3 DC fast charging stations, under preventive maintenance and 24-hour service programs.
• Cleaning Coalition of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry coalition co-branded in the GDI Ainsworth website footer for joint advocacy, marketing, and industry-standards work.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group: Compass Group (LSE: CPG) is the world's largest contract food services and support services company. Tangentially comparable in contract services delivery to enterprise clients, though primarily food-services weighted.
• ISS A/S: ISS is a Danish-headquartered global facility services provider offering cleaning, technical, and workplace services across 30+ countries. Closely comparable IFS operating model and enterprise client base, though operates globally with a different geographic mix.
• Sodexo: Sodexo (EPA: SW) is a global food services and integrated facility management incumbent serving healthcare, education, and corporate accounts. Comparable in IFS delivery model and verticals (life sciences, healthcare, education), but operates at much larger global scale and is more food-services weighted.
• Aramark: Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is a major U.S. food, facility, and uniform services provider serving education, healthcare, sports, and business clients. Comparable in integrated services bundling and key verticals, though more food-services weighted.
• Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL): JLL is a global real estate services firm with a Facility Management (JLL Technologies / Global Real Estate Management) business serving enterprise occupiers. Comparable in integrated facility management delivery and enterprise client base, though its primary business is real estate advisory and capital markets.

Regional players

• Mitie Group: Mitie (LSE: MTO) is a UK-headquartered facilities management and security services provider with similar IFS bundling (cleaning, technical, security). Comparable in integrated-services model and regulated verticals, but UK-focused and not directly competing in North America.

Direct peers

• ABM Industries: ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM) is the most direct North American peer to GDI's IFS model, offering integrated janitorial, parking, HVAC, and facility-services contracts to enterprise and healthcare accounts across the U.S. Comparable in service breadth, vertical focus (healthcare, aviation, education), and self-perform delivery model.
• GardaWorld: GardaWorld is a privately held Canadian security, cash, and facility-services provider with North American scale. Comparable in geographic footprint (Canada + U.S.), security-services offering, and large workforce management, though GardaWorld is more security-skewed.
• Dexterra Group: Dexterra (TSX: DXT) is a Canadian facility-services support company providing janitorial, facility management, and workforce solutions across remote, urban, and industrial sites. Directly comparable for Canadian operations and public-market benchmarking, though smaller and more workforce-services weighted.
• BGIS: BGIS is a Canadian-headquartered integrated facility management provider (former Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions) serving similar enterprise clients with technical and soft services. Direct competitor in Canada and a key comparable for IFS delivery, building automation, and energy services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/GDIFacilityServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gdi-integrated-facility-services

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A16 records

Investments

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