Renovation

rick hansen

Canadian Facility Management & Design

New round of funding to improve accessibility

Qualifying recipients can receive up to $3 million to subsidize construction, renovation or retrofit projects that make way for more people with disabilities in community spaces and workplaces.
indigenous

REMI Network

Early work begins on Prince Albert hospital

Prince Albert Grand Council has partnered with the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority on the project.
Fredericton's Justice Building

REMI Network

Refurbishing Fredericton’s Justice Building

Fredericton’s Justice Building will be refurbished into the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law.
Queen's Park

REMI Network

Restoration plans unfold for Queen’s Park legislature

A major renovation of Ontario’s 130-year-old legislative building at Queen’s Park is moving forward as the province proposed a new ministry that would oversee the restoration project.
Squamish centre

Construction Business

Squamish Adventure Centre renovations underway

Construction is underway on the revitalization plan for the Squamish Adventure Centre.
building permits

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Ontario residential building permits jumped 15% in 2021

For the second year in a row, Ontario saw a significant increase in residential building permits according to the latest data from MPAC.
renovations

REMI Network

Keeping your renovations pest-free

When planning and executing renovations, your pest management provider should be seen as a partner throughout the entire process.
Toronto street front businesses eligible for two new commercial property improvement grants

Canadian Property Management

New grants for Toronto street front businesses

Toronto is introducing two new grant programs for commercial property improvements and is expanding eligibility for the city's existing facade upgrade grants.
Glenbow Museum

REMI Network

Calgary’s Glenbow Museum begins massive overhaul

Calgary's Glenbow Museum kicked-off a three-year, $120-million renovation that will eliminate barriers to accessibility never considered when the building was designed in the 1970s.
tax credit

Canadian Property Management

Ontario doubles tax credit in tertiary markets

Canadian-controlled private corporations are eligible for refundable tax credits of up to $90,000 for building investments in southwest, eastern and northern Ontario.
curb appeal

CondoBusiness

Condo landscaping tips for curb appeal

Careful planning and high and low-design cost options will quickly transform any curb-appeal project into improved real estate value.
Bowmanville Hospital

REMI Network

Funds allocated for Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment

The Ontario government is investing $2.5 million into the redevelopment of Lakeridge Health's hospital site in Bowmanville.
accessibility

REMI Network

New standard for accessible homes announced

The a new, national standard for affordable, adaptable and accessible homes will form the foundation of a new Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification module.
New tax credit could apply on eligible common area upgrades

CondoBusiness

New tax credit may apply on common area upgrades

The one-time tax credit applies on eligible capital improvements made in 2021 to safeguard seniors and enable mobility and independence within their current principal residence.
New ASHRAE headquarters intended to demonstrate achievable energy performance in older existing buildings

Canadian Property Management

ASHRAE unveils energy performance role model

The newly renovated and retrofitted 42-year-old office building is intended to embody the global society’s mandate to advance human well-being through sustainable technology in the built environment.
accessibility

Canadian Property Management

Enabling Accessibility Fund opens for proposals

A new flat-rate costing formula will replace the previous requirement to submit construction quotes and other budget information. Instead, applicants can match their proposals to standardized specifications.
deferred maintenance

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Deferred maintenance hits home for legislators

Due to mark its centennial in sync with Manitoba's sesquicentennial next year, the Beaux Arts style landmark now requires more than $150 million worth of restorative upgrades.