Industry News
Sustainable tiles now quality for LEED Pilot Credit
Green Squared certified products now qualify to contribute toward a LEED Pilot Credit by the USGBC as a certified multi-attribute product or material.
Canada-wide carbon polluting fees coming
Canadian provinces and territories have been given a 2018 deadline to either invoke some form of carbon pricing or accept a federally imposed model.
Ontario invests in Thunder Bay sporting facilities
Ontario is investing up to $3 million in sport facilities across the province to support sports at the amateur level and boost economic growth.
LEDVANCE names Matt McCarron VP, industrial commercial channel
Matt McCarron has been named the new vice president of the industrial commercial channel for LEDVANCE's U.S. and Canada branches.
Calgary high school named Greenest School in Canada
The Career and Technology Centre at Lord Shaughnessy High School in Calgary, Alta., was named winner of CaGBC's Greenest School in Canada 2016 competition.
Ontario care facilities get maintenance funding boost
Fifty nine community health organizations across Ontario will receive $4.1 million to repair and upgrade care facilities.
IFMA study finds global FM market is worth $1.12-tril annually
A new study from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) estimates the worth of the global FM market to sit at US$1.12 trillion.
Meadowvale Community Centre officially re-opens
The City of Mississauga has re-opened the highly anticipated Meadowvale Community Centre after over two years of construction.
Mackenzie Health partners with Sodexo Canada to expand IT systems
Mackenzie Health’s Innovation Institute is partnering with Sodexo Canada to expand the interconnectivity of its IT systems to improve health care through greater flexibility.
Ontario invests in CAMH expansion
In an effort to improve access to mental health and addictions services for patients, Ontario is investing in expanding the Centre for Addiction and Mental
New book on history of facility management to be released
A new book on the history of facilities management (FM) including the factors that helped develop the discipline, is set to be published in late 2017.
FM market worth expected to top US$56-bil by 2021
According to a new research report from MarketsandMarkets on the FM market by solution, the global FM market is estimated to grow to US$56.67 in 2021.
Healthier buildings drive bottom line: report
Business benefits are driving investments in healthier buildings, according to a recent report from the CaGBC and Dodge Data & Analytics.
REMI Network a finalist for publishing award
For the fourth year in a row, the REMI Network has been named a finalist in the 2016 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). The awards,
Calgary’s University District gets LEED Platinum
Calgary’s University District is the largest residential project in Canadian history to earn LEED Platinum certification for Neighbourhood Development.
Ontario initiatives improve access to child care
Ontario is investing over $23 million to build 35 licensed child care rooms across the province to provide families with quality licensed child care spaces.
Teknion showrooms pursue WELL Certification
Teknion has announced it is pursuing WELL Certification for its New York and Toronto showrooms through the WELL Building Standard.




