Industry News
IFMA and RICS laud FMs on World FM Day
As part of World FM Day 2016, held on July 13, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Ontario helps fund Etobicoke hospital expansion
Ontario is investing as much as $358 million in Etobicoke General Hospital to fund the construction of four new storeys and 250,000 square feet of
Shaw Create Centre to house commercial division
Shaw Industries Group Inc. recently broke ground on its new 67,000 square-foot facility in Cartersville, Ga. Upon its completion in late 2017, the Create Centre
Ontario releases RFP for Fergus hospital
The Centre Wellington Region of Ontario will soon be home to the Groves Memorial Community Hospital. The province is moving forward on the project by
Ontario invests in renewing school buildings
Ontario is investing $1.1 billion to repair and renew schools across the province to ensure they remain safe and modern spaces for students to learn.
Changes loom for Toronto city cleaning services
The City of Toronto overspent on cleaning services last year, according to two audits released in mid-June that examine both in-house and contract services.
Fluidity of architecture explored at RAW SHIFT
Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood became a popular destination for the design crowd on June 23 with RAW SHIFT, a one-night-only flash architecture installation. Hosted by RAW
SNC-Lavalin sells facilities management business
SNC-Lavalin has sold its non-core Real Estate Facilities Management business in Canada to Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions for $45 million.
Teknion wins six awards at Best of NeoCon 2016
Teknion Corporation, the designer of innovative office furniture, office systems and ergonomic accessories, won six prestigious awards including the top prize at Best of NeoCon
Consumers polled on public bathroom behaviour
A recent survey conducted by restroom fixture manufacturer Bradley Corporation reveals why public restrooms have a bad reputation. The 2016 Healthy Hand Washing Survey polled
Feds seek input for new accessibility legislation
The Government of Canada is seeking input to inform plans for new accessibility legislation that will address barriers to inclusion.
Ontario invests in operation of sporting venues
Ontario is investing $16.76 million towards athletes and sporting events in the province, including supporting the continued operation of key sporting venues. As part of
Italian design showcased at Italia for Contract
Italia for Contract, a two-day exhibition, conference and gala, took place from May 17 to 19, 2016 at the Cooperage Space, Thompson Landry Gallery in
Call for projects: 2016 This Place Matters contest
The National Trust for Canada is seeking community groups with project ideas for its 2016 This Place Matters competition.
Grants available to arts and culture groups in B.C.
Arts and culture organizations in British Columbia can now apply for grants up to $50,000 for small capital projects as part of the province’s Collaborative
Women’s College Hospital officially reopens
Women’s College Hospital in downtown Toronto celebrated its official reopening on June 10, 2016, following five years of construction between July 2010 and September 2015.
Ontario targets buildings in climate action plan
Ontario will commit up to $8.3 billion for its five-year climate change action plan, which features 28 key measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.





