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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




