Industry News
UL acquires CLEB, Canadian building envelope services provider
UL has acquired CLEB, a Montreal-based company that provides building envelope and building science services.
Desk light helps prevent work interruptions
A UBC computer scientist has invented the FlowLight, which automatically switches from green to red when someone is working to prevent interruptions.
Legrand invests in Building Control Systems division
Legrand, North America's investments in its Building Control Systems division include new facilities in San Jose, Carlsbad, Pleasant Grove and Orem.
Yukon College receives infrastructure investments
The federal and Yukon governments are investing a total of $3.06 million in renewing the infrastructure at Yukon College.
Energy benchmarking leads to energy-saving tech
A 2016 NEMA survey found that facility managers in New York City that measure their buildings' energy performance tend to also invest in energy-saving technologies.
Draft plan unveiled for Port Credit waterfront development
West Village Partners recently purchased a 72-acre, former oil refinery site in Port Credit, Ontario.
Gord Hicks named global CEO of BGIS
Gordon Hicks has been appointed the chief executive office of Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions (BGIS).
Golden Gate Capital to acquire 2020
2020 has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Diamond Schmitt on shortlist to design civic centre
Diamond Schmitt Architects has been placed on a shortlist of firms selected to design a new civic centre for Etobicoke, Ont.: Etobicoke Commons.
Artscape raises $21.4-mil to support creative hub
Artscape has raised $21.4 million in funding to support its art and design entrepreneurship hub Artscape Daniels Launchpad.
Quebec communities get funding for sports facilities
The governments of Canada and Quebec are jointly funding a new sports complex in the town of Val-d’Or and the renovation of two sports facilities in Quebec.
Milton District Hospital meets substantial completion
PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto) has achieved substantial completion on Milton District Hospital's expansion project.
UBC using Wi-Fi data to save building energy
A University of British Columbia engineer has found a way to use Wi-Fi data to determine the number of people in a building and adjust its ventilation.
Green buildings contribute to productivity: research
Recent research from the National Research Council of Canada and RBC found that green buildings have a positive impact on productivity for employees.
Shared-use facility slated for Dufferin and Lawrence
Villa Charities and the TCDSB have unveiled updated designs for the new shared-use facility for the Columbus Centre/Villa Charities and Dante Alighieri Academy Redevelopment.
Humber River Hospital certified LEED Gold
Humber River Hospital has announced that it recently achieved LEED Gold certification through the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
Buddy Holly Hall breaks ground in Lubbock
Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences recently broke ground in Lubbock, Texas, the hometown of the 1950s pop icon Buddy Holly. The 218,000-square-foot
