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Ontario makes headway in cap-and-trade system

Ontario is moving forward with its commitment to a cap-and-trade system through proposed changes to reporting regulations and draft guidelines.

New recruits needed for aging HVACR workforce

A joint Canada-U.S. industry study of demand for HVAC and refrigeration technicians concludes both nations face a skills shortage as an aging workforce nears retirement.

Tunnellers name innovative underground spaces

This year's nominees include burial crypts in Jerusalem, a loading dock beneath the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House and a transit station in Naples.

U.S. Dept. of Energy clarifies net zero definition

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a refined definition for the meaning of a net zero energy building to create more consistency in the market.

BOMA Canada rebrands BOMA BEST

BOMA Canada has announced an improved and more intuitive BOMA BEST certification brand, available to the public beginning September 21, 2015.

Queen’s U lab to advance power plant research

Queen’s University, located in Kingston, Ont., recently opened the doors to its Reactor Materials Testing Laboratory (RMTL).

Restroom conditions reflect on workplace: survey

Most men and women (89 per cent) judge how the workplace values its employees by the condition of the restroom, according to the 2015 Healthy Hand Washing Survey.

New and improved school facilities opening soon

Ontario students will soon benefit from 21 new schools, as well as school additions and renovations at nine facilities, opening over the next few months.

Construction sector compares worksite injuries

A new study of worksite injuries in Ontario's ICI construction sector reveals that unionized workers report a higher number of minor incidents, while suffering fewer injuries that result in disability leaves than their non-unionized peers.

Diamond Schmitt wins two CODAworx awards

Diamond Schmitt Architects has received two awards of merit from CODAworx for combining commissioned art and architecture in a public space.

Herman Miller files legal action in Illinois

Herman Miller has filed a legal action against Madison Seating, alleging unauthorized use of its trademarks and improper marketing and sales of its products.

Acquisition of Global Workplace Solutions closes

On Sept. 1, CBRE Group, Inc. announced that it has closed the acquisition of Johnson Controls, Inc.’s Global Workplace Solutions business.

Design firm Ware Malcomb relocates T.O. office

Award-winning international design firm Ware Malcomb has moved its Toronto office to a new, larger space at 180 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Suite 103, in Vaughan,

Student need concerns professional engineers

The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education decries an "affordability imbalance" at a time when the STEM pursuits of science, technology, engineering and math are seen as critical to economic development.

Manitoba pledges to remove accessibility barriers

Manitoba has announced plans to lead the way on removing accessibility barriers in services and programs by the end of 2017.

IFMA remembers founding father George Graves

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) announced Saturday that it was saddened to mark the passing of its first president, George Graves.

PRSM marks 20 years of growth in retail FM

The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) is marking a milestone 20th anniversary, having evolved over the past two decades in step with the retail industry's need for facilities management expertise.