Industry News
Security breaches caused by human error: survey
Shred-it, an information destruction services firm, has released the results to its sixth annual Shred-it Security Tracker Survey. The results show that Canadian businesses believe
Data to enable informed discussion of diversity
An exploration of the Canadian real estate industry's demographics and attitudes to diversity is now underway with the logical first step: data collection. Employees in a sweeping range of disciplines — property management, investment, development, leasing and professional services for the real estate industry — are invited to participate.
Safety inspectors target fall hazards at work
Ministry of Labour inspectors are on a blitz, targeting fall hazards at workplaces, from May 16 to July 15, 2016,
OAA honours surprise recipients at awards gala
The Ontario Association of Architects recently held its Celebration of Excellence Awards to showcase the best in architectural design and innovation in Canada. Nine new
FirstOnSite Restoration acquired by U.S. firm
FirstOnSite Restoration G.P. Inc., Canada’s largest independent disaster restoration service provider, has announced the sale of its company to Interstate Restoration, a U.S.-based firm, has
ASHRAE and AFE to promote shared interests
ASHRAE and the Association of Facilities Engineering (AFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding that summarizes ways in which the two organizations can work together
HOOPP fetes industry with sustainability awards
HOOPP lauded property managers and tenants for excellence in energy performance and environmental sustainability at a ceremony in Vancouver.
Audio visual firm recognized for waste diversion
Freeman Audio Visual Canada, a firm that provides presentation technology solutions, has been named to the REfficient Waste Diversion Champions list for the third year in
Cultural spaces in North to get CIP 150 funding
The second phase of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program includes a $6.4 million boost dedicated to cultural and community spaces in the North.
Scandinavian firm wins design contest in China
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects has won first place in an international competition to design the 25,000 m² Student Centre & Library at the Wenzhou-Kean University
Italia for Contract event launches firms in T.O.
Italia for Contract, in partnership with IIDEXCanada and with the support of the Udine Chamber of Commerce, recently held a two-day exhibition in Toronto’s Distillery
Ontario creating community hubs within schools
Ontario is providing nearly $90 million to expand child care and child and family support programs in schools, as well as creating spaces in schools
Six Toronto schools to green outdoor spaces
Six more schools in downtown Toronto will be greening their outdoor spaces this year, thanks to PortsToronto and the Evergreen's Children's Program.
Contract awarded for Etobicoke hospital project
Etobicoke Healthcare Partnership has been awarded a $330-million fixed-price contract to design, build, finance and maintain the new Etobicoke General Hospital Phase 1 Patient Tower
Ottawa hospitals receive additional funding
The Ontario government is increasing the funding it is providing to four Ottawa hospitals by over $19 million in 2016-17 in an effort to give
Ontario provides $10-mil to expand BMO Field
Ontario and the City of Toronto are both investing $10 million for the expansion of BMO Field as part of an ongoing partnership to revitalize
Diamond Schmitt designs Lubbock arts venue
Design details for The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, which will be located in the birthplace of the legendary 1950s pop star




