Industry News
Ontario is investing $474-mil in building new schools
Ontario is investing $474-million to build 28 new schools, and expand and renovate 23 others, to support over 21,000 students across the province.
CertainTeed Listening Lounge helps commercial building design
The CertainTeed Listening Lounge, a virtual sound modeling tool, lets someone hear how ceiling design, materials and products can impact a room's acoustics.
Former Don Jail receives Heritage Toronto award
The Don Jail was recently awarded the William Greer Architectural Conservation and Craftsmanship Award of Excellence from Heritage Toronto.
Diamond Schmitt appoints seven new associates
Diamond Schmitt Architects has announced the promotion of seven team members to the position of associate, and two to the position of senior associate.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities announces award recipients
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a non-profit organization, has announced the recipients of its 14th annual Awards of Excellence.
National Trust awards heritage preservation leaders
The National Trust for Canada will be recognizing outstanding contributions to heritage preservation at its annual conference this week.
SickKids Hospital receives Ontario planning grant
Ontario is providing a planning grant of up to $5 million to the Hospital for Sick Children to help plan for upgrades and improvements to the hospital.
Nedlaw Living Walls wins award of excellence
Nedlaw Living Walls has won an Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities for its biofilter at the Edmonton federal building.
Billy Bishop Airport ranks fourth worldwide
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in Toronto has ranked fourth worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers' Choice Awards.
National Arts Centre re-opens renovated Southam Hall
Following a three-month-long renovation to its main auditorium, Ottawa’s National Arts Centre’s Southam Hall has re-opened.
Ontario imposes new rules for water-taking permits
Ontario plans to impose a two-year hold on all applications for water-taking permits for new or expanding water bottle operations.
Sheridan College campuses to receive upgrades
Ontario is investing in upgrades to two Sheridan College campuses to help provide modern, comfortable spaces in which students can learn.
Ryerson opens new MaRS science research facilities
Ryerson University has officially opened the doors to its new purpose-built Faculty of Science research facilities in the MaRS Discovery District.
CRE Industry Coalition bashes proposed parking levy
The CRE Industry Coalition issued a report today outlining key disadvantages of a proposed parking levy on commercially-owned parking stalls in Toronto.
Global Furniture Group celebrates 50 years
Last month, Global Furniture Group rolled out a red carpet of sorts for a cocktail reception celebrating its 50 years in business.
Ontario participates in Global Ergonomics Month
Ontario will be participating in Global Ergonomics Month in October to help prevent workplace hazards that could lead to musculoskeletal disorders.
Bridgepoint Active Healthcare receives architecture award
Bridgepoint Active Healthcare was recently presented with a Governor General’s Medal in Architecture, the highest recognition for Canadian architecture.




