Industry News
The Indigenous Hub rises as a cultural landmark
The project stands as a healing space and an architectural act of reconciliation that reflects Indigenous values and community.
Large building retrofits designated for funding
The Canadian government's newly announced Build Communities Strong Fund includes a $6-billion stream for "regionally significant" projects that involve private sector investment.
Advocates call for proactive inclusion in the workplace
Employees report that having to disclose their disabilities can hinder workplace inclusion.
Optima Living launches U of A PhD award for senior care
Optima Living has launched a PhD Graduate Award for Innovation in Seniors Living at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing.
P.E.I. boosts funding for accessible workplaces
Businesses and organizations across Prince Edward Island can access funding to make their commercial and non-profit spaces more accessible and inclusive.
Surrey opens $133M Cloverdale complex
The City of Surrey officially opened its newest recreation facility, the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex.
FM industry gathers for 30th annual World Workplace
Nearly 4,000 facility management professionals from across the globe gathered for World Workplace 2025.
Canada pledges $35M for 564 accessibility projects
The federal government is giving $35 million to 564 accessible infrastructure projects nationwide.
Hariri Pontarini reveals new vision for the McMichael
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, renowned for its Canadian and Indigenous art, has released renderings of its major redevelopment
Cape Breton Exhibition set for major upgrades
The Cape Breton Exhibition grounds in North Sydney will undergo major improvements to modernize facilities and increase the capacity.
Gen Z leads workplace attrition amid career uncertainty
Canadian employers are tasked with retaining a new generation of workers with fewer entry-level opportunities, rising expectations, and rapid technological change.
Cowichan District Hospital is salmon-safe certified
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has achieved Salmon-Safe certification - the first hospital in B.C. to do so.
New smart building labs fuel real estate innovation
The $6.5 million project offers Canadian startups and scale-ups a chance to develop technologies that improve building safety, efficiency and connectivity.
Facilitator to foment work experience placements
The Canadian government has tapped the Business + Higher Education Roundtable to facilitate up to 8,000 work experience placements for post-secondary students over the coming 30 months.
Teknion debuts Legacy Space at Toronto HQ
The new space was created in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.
Canada backs low-carbon job training in N.W.T.
The investment will prepare Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories for low-carbon employment.
First Nations leaders call for heritage reform in B.C.
The First Nations Leadership Council is advocating for changes to British Columbia's Heritage Conservation Act, which hasn't been significantly updated since 1996.




















