Industry News
Fungal growth degrading buildings: study
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research.
Saskatchewan acts to reduce workplace injuries
Saskatchewan is rolling out a three-year strategy to reduce the number of serious workplace injuries and fatalities in four key areas.
MUHC celebrates second LEED Gold certification
The McGill University Health Centre is the first hospital in Quebec to receive two LEED Gold achievements.
Spaces to open two co-working facilities at Zibi
Spaces is opening two new co-working facilities next year in the Zibi development, located in the downtown cores of Ottawa and Gatineau.
Calgary mental health centre breaks ground
A new Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health has broken ground in the northwest community of Hounsfield Heights in Calgary.
Canada’s first 10 Zero Carbon buildings certified
CaGBC is helping Canada eliminate carbon emissions with 10 projects certifying under its Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard.
Sustainability fund carries lasting values
The IREM Foundation fund will carry Elaina Tattersdale's name, paying tribute to her memory and commitment to commercial real estate operations that respect the environment and well-being of building occupants.
Smaller buildings spared Ontario benchmarking
Owners of smaller commercial and multi-residential buildings in Ontario will still be welcome to voluntarily share energy and water consumption data, but a looming deadline for mandatory disclosure has been withdrawn.
The Second City moving to One York complex
Toronto’s legendary comedy venue The Second City will bring a piece of history to a young and modern complex near the waterfront in 2020.
Flexible workspace is changing Canada’s suburbs
The trend of flexible working is having a strong, socio-economic effect on suburban areas outside of big cities, according to new research.
New Sudbury Centre lauded for sustainable operations
New Sudbury Centre, the largest shopping centre in Northern Ontario, was recently celebrated for its many sustainable achievements.
Carbon tool launched for building materials
The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) tool is a first that allows the building industry to analyze embodied carbon emissions of materials.
Perkins and Will acquires Penoyre & Prasad
Global architecture and design firm Perkins and Will has acquired Penoyre & Prasad, based in London, United Kingdom.
LEED v4 hits 1,000 Canadian project milestone
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is celebrating a new milestone as Canadian LEED v4 project registrations surpass the 1,000 mark.
Ontario could lift pesticide ban in cemeteries
The current prohibition on pesticides for cosmetic purposes will continue to apply for commercial and residential properties.
Department store repurposing nets Urban Design Award
The City of London lauded the designers behind the Kingsmill’s Department Store transformation in London, Ontario.
Co-working to see higher demand in Halifax
A recent CBRE forecast for Atlantic Canada’s commercial real estate industry predicts an increasing need for flexible space.
