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Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats a ‘legacy’ in the making

Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats is being redeveloped into a world-class cultural destination dedicated to open green spaces, public facilities, housing and hockey.

More reinvestment in municipal buildings urged

The 2016 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card concludes that seven of eight surveyed asset categories are in declining condition based on the reported level of reinvestment in upkeep.

Teknion recognized for climate change leadership

Teknion Corporation, a sustainable furniture design firm, has been named a leader in carbon emissions reduction in Canada. Teknion was recognized for the quality of

IFMA launches survey for FM professionals

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) recently began accepting responses for its Global Job Task Analysis (GJTA) survey. IFMA is encouraging facility management professionals from

Toronto design firm picks up international award

Flora Di Menna Designs, a Toronto-based interior design firm, has been awarded the Best International Interior Design Private Residence category at the 22nd annual International

P3s figure in high-performance public buildings

Canadian governments' standardized approach to public-private partnerships (P3s) is considered a model to emulate in the United States, where strategists are examining ways to boost that country's stock of high-performance public buildings.

Open office format mainly a for-profit trend

Easy access to public transit tops the list of preferred attributes for office location among 50 non-profit organizations recently surveyed about workplace needs and priorities.

Empire Office announces new Florida president

Empire Office, a leading provider of contract furniture solutions, has announced the promotion of Jay Binkowski to president of Empire Florida. Binkowski has been with

UHN awarded three Climate Champion Awards

The University Health Network (UHN) was awarded three Climate Champion Awards in the 2020 Health Care Climate Challenge, which took place in Paris, France on

B.C. enforces GHG reporting and compliance act

As of January 1, 2016, the new Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA) is expected to be enforced in British Columbia.

Savills Studley acquires Real Facilities

In an effort to expand its brand presence in North America, U.S.-based Savills Studley, a commercial real estate services firm, has acquired Real Facilities, Inc.,

Diamond Schmitt wins David Geffen Hall project

Heatherwick Studio and Diamond Schmitt Architects have been selected as the architecture team to lead the renovation and transformation of David Geffen Hall, the largest

Diamond Schmitt wins second Civic Trust Award

Diamond Schmitt Architects will be recognized in 2016 with a Civic Trust Award, its second in two years. The built environment awards, based in the

Shortlist revealed for Brockville hospital reno

Following the request for qualifications process that began in June 2015, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Brockville General Hospital have released a shortlist of five companies

Keysight expands relationship with CBRE Group

Keysight Technologies, an international electronic measurement company, has expanded its relationship with CBRE Group, Inc. to provide security, print, maintenance, repair, operations, fleet management and

AECOM selected for Toronto courthouse project

AECOM Canada Ltd. has been selected as the planning, design and compliance (PDC) team for the new Toronto courthouse project. The new courthouse will be

IDC and IIDEXCanada announce award winners

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and IIDEXCanada have announced the winners of the 2015 Innovation Awards program. This year, the two organizations selected 30 innovative