Industry News
Federal budget boosts accessibility in public spaces
Canada’s federal budget has earmarked $77 million over ten years to expand the Enabling Accessibility Fund.
Construction starts on new Bloomington GO station
Ontario has officially started construction on a new GO station at Highway 404 and Bloomington Road in York Region, scheduled to open in 2019.
Funds for cultural spaces in federal budget
The federal budget released last week allocates $300 million over 10 years to Canada’s cultural spaces fund.
IFMA updates sustainability guide on green cleaning
IFMA's updated sustainability guide examines green cleaning from a facility management perspective.
Saskatchewan landlords lose key PST exemptions
Saskatchewan landlords experienced a budget double whammy March 22 — receiving the more forceful cost hit from their provincial finance minister.
Energy efficiency draws fraction of spending
The Canadian government is looking for waste and savings opportunities across its vast and varied portfolio of capital assets.
Mackenzie Health recognized for LED lighting switch
York Region’s Mackenzie Health was recently recognized by Alectra Utilities for converting the facility to 100 per cent LED lighting.
Katherine Robinson joins Kasian’s Calgary office
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Katherine Robinson, Architect AAA, has joined Kasian as principal in its Calgary office, effective March 13.
Tech hub hopes federal budget will boost smart city innovation
Toronto’s innovation community has high hopes that Wednesday’s federal budget will earmark money for smart city innovation.
milliCare offers grants to CFM credential-seekers
milliCare is offering grants to professionals interested in attaining their CFM credential from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).
Five Alberta parks to become accessible by summer
Five Alberta parks will be refurbished by this summer as part of a $3-million plan to create accessible experiences in 15 provincial parks by 2020.
Ontario contractors expect growth in 2017: survey
Ontario’s construction industry has a positive economic outlook for 2017 and confidence is up, according to the OCS’s Construction Confidence Indicator.
Promise of age-friendly communities rings false
Recent analysis of how Canadian suburbs accommodate aging residents concludes that the streetscapes, housing mix and array of neighbourhood services and amenities typically fail to meet seniors' needs.
OAA announces Design Excellence award finalists
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the finalists for the OAA Design Excellence awards, with winners to be announced on April 3.
Chinese investment consortium acquires LEDVANCE
OSRAM has sold LEDVANCE, a general lighting provider for professional users and retail customers, to a Chinese investment consortium.
Grant awarded to study workplace ergonomics
Michael Holmes was awarded a grant of nearly $100,000 by the Canada Foundation for Innovation to study workplace ergonomics and making work a safer place.
New Cushman & Wakefield HQ promotes engagement
Cushman & Wakefield recently unveiled its new Canadian headquarters, bringing together employees from two locations into one open-concept office in Toronto.




