Industry News
Ontario investing to build and renovate schools
Ontario is investing $137 million this year to build new schools, expand or renovate existing schools and create new licensed child care spaces. Ontario invests
Ont. correction facilities to use full-body scanners
Over the next two years, Ontario will be installing advanced technology full-body scanners in all 26 adult provincial correctional facilities as part of its corrections
Ontario takes steps to improve local healthcare
The Scarborough/West Durham Panel recently released recommendations related to hospital governance, service delivery and planning to give patients better access to healthcare in their communities,
Canada’s first LBC Petal Certified projects
Burnaby’s SFU UniverCity Childcare Centre and the Vancouver VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitors Centre [pictured above] are Canada’s first Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certified projects. The
B+H Architects welcomes Peter Heys to its team
Peter Heys, a 28-year veteran in the field of high-performance workplace and commercial interior design, has joined B+H Architects’ North American team as Director of
Alberta increases hospital funding by 16 per cent
As part of Alberta’s 2016 budget, the province is allocating an extra 16 per cent to maintaining and renewing healthcare facilities. The province’s 2016 capital
Ongoing hurt in downtown Calgary office market
Nearly 3 million square feet of downtown office space has emptied out since the spring of 2015, contributing to the 8.8 million square feet of inventory that is now vacant, while another 2.3 million square feet of space is still under construction.
Royal Botanical Gardens re-opens rock garden
On May 20, Royal Botanical Gardens will re-open its rock garden, now named the David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden, following a $7-million Ontario
B.C. invests in Collaborative Spaces pilot project
As part of British Columbia’s new Creative Economy Strategy, 11 arts organizations across the province are receiving up to $50,000 each as part of the
U of Calgary receives $17-mil Alberta investment
As part of Alberta’s 2016 Budget, the University of Calgary is receiving a $17 million investment over two years to explore redevelopment options for some
Ontario invests in Confederation College facilities
Ontario has announced it will make investments totaling $3 million in Confederation College’s campuses located in Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout. Premier Kathleen Wynne was
LCBO lands on T.O. waterfront sell for $260-mil
Ontario is selling the LCBO head office lands near the Toronto waterfront to Menkes Developments Ltd. for $260 million.
RFMP designation evolves with industry growth
The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM), a membership association for retail facilities and vendor professionals, has announced that the Retail Facility Maintenance Professional designation
500 EV charging stations coming to Ontario
Ontario wants to install about 500 EV charging stations along highways and at workplaces, condos and public spaces starting in 2017.
ENGIE awarded expanded FM contract with DCC
ENGIE Services Inc. has announced its contract with Defence Construction Canada (DCC) has been expanded to provide facility management and support services for a range
Canada Prompt Payment Act introduced
Bill S-224, the Canada Prompt Payment Act, was introduced by Senator Don Plett at second reading in the Senate. This Act will ensure that contractors
LEED milestones support hope for green buildings
There are now more than 1000 LEED Gold-certified buildings in Canada that make up 38 per cent of all LEED certification in the country.





