Industry News
Ontario to invest in London mental health centre
Ontario is investing $1.2 million in the construction of a new mental health crisis centre in London to help adults dealing with mental health or
Diamond Schmitt named a top employer
Diamond Schmitt Architects has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2016 following a national survey conducted by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The survey
Humber River Hospital wins Gold Award at P3s
The National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), presented by the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP), has presented Humber River Hospital
Alberta to invest in improved healthcare facilities
Alberta’s provincial budget for 2015 is allotting $2.2 billion for health infrastructure, including large investments in Edmonton- and Calgary-area healthcare facilities. A total of $652
Consulting engineering firm celebrates 50 years
Smith + Andersen Consulting Engineering, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that focuses on projects in the Built Environment, is celebrating its 50th year in business. Founded
IFMA launches Knowledge Library at conference
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) officially launched its Knowledge Library at the 2015 World Workplace Conference and Expo, held from Oct. 7 to 9
Richmond Olympic Oval recognized by IAKS/IOC
The Richmond Olympic Oval has been honoured with the All Time Award from the International Association of Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) and the International
Terry Hay honoured with PRSM Award
The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM), a leader in retail, multi-site facilities management, recently presented Terry Hay, CEO of Scandinavian Building Services with the
JLL awarded IFM contract in Continental Europe
JLL has recently been awarded a five-year Integrated Facility Management contract with Aon, a global provider of risk management services, insurance reinsurance, brokerage and human
Canada celebrates 2,466 LEED projects
The Canada Green Building Council has reported “strong growth” for LEED certified buildings in 2015.
Ontario provincial facility awarded for innovation
Infrastructure Ontario has accepted the Innovation in LEED: Existing Buildings Operation and Maintenance award by the Canada Green Building Council – Greater Toronto Chapter. The
Sodexo achieves asset management accreditation
Sodexo, a global leader in quality of life services, is the first global asset management service provider in compliance with ISO55001:2014. It took the company
Industrial facility awarded for sustainable design
CanmetMATERIALS, a metals testing facility in Hamilton, Ont., has been awarded the 2015 Innovation in LEED Award for New Construction by the Canada Green Building
Montreal planetarium is awarded LEED Platinum
Montreal Space for Life has announced the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium has been awarded LEED NC 1.0 Platinum by the Canada Green Building Council. The
JLL names new Global Head of Research
JLL has named Dr. Marie Puybaraud its new Global Head of Research for the company’s Corporate Solutions division. In her role, Dr. Puybaraud will lead
Pearson fixed-base facility under construction
Construction is already underway on The Aerospace Centre, a new, state-of-the-art business aircraft fixed-base facility at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The facility, to be located
Montreal’s Bell Centre to undergo $100-mil reno
During a press conference held October 14, Geoff Molson, owner, president and CEO of the Montreal Canadiens, Bell Centre and evenko, announced an investment of





