Industry News
Newfoundland invests in healthcare centre
Newfoundland is investing in three multi-year development projects for the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand-Falls Windsor.
GG’s Medals in Architecture winners named
Twelve Canadian buildings received the 2014 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture awards that reflect excellence in design.
Canada has top 3 most resilient cities on Earth
Canada's Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary topped Grosvenor's list of most resilient cities on Earth due to their low vulnerability and high adaptive capacity.
LCBO Express stores to open across Ontario
The LCBO is accepting requests for proposals for future LCBO Express stores within grocery stores. The new locations will open by the end of 2014.
Williamson Chong Architects win RAIC award
Toronto firm Williamson Chong Architects has been awarded the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s 2014 Emerging Architectural Practice Award.
Canadian Canoe Museum proposed in Ontario
The Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site in Ontario could soon be home to the Canadian Canoe Museum, according to Parks Canada.
Work underway at new Humber College building
Construction is underway at Humber College’s new Learning Resource Commons in Toronto. Post-secondary education partners, builders and community leaders recently gathered to celebration the completion
Windsor Coca-Cola distribution centre opens
Ontario minister says that the opening of a Windsor Coca-Cola distribution centre signals confidence in the province's food and beverage sector.
CaGBC conference to explore the value of ‘green’
The national CaGBC conference, now called Building Lasting Change, will explore the value of sustainable building, real estate and urban development.
Canadian firm wins international design award
Figure3 Interior Design was recognized at the 2014 EuroShop Retail Design Awards for its La Maison Simons design concept at the West Edmonton Mall.
New Hamilton GO station to open in 2015
Metrolinx has awarded the contract for the new Hamilton GO Station at 353 James St. N., which will enter construction later this spring.
B.C. firm wins sustainable forestry award
Vancouver-based NDSA Architects received the first ever Sustainable Forestry Initiative Award at the 10th annual Wood WORKS! BC Wood Design Awards.
Construction starts on B.C. trades training centre
Construction of a new $30 million trades training centre is underway at Camosun College in Victoria, B.C.
Sochi Olympic stage design by Quebec company
Show Canada of Laval, Que., recently completed its largest contract: the stage design for the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies in Russia.
Smaller workplaces are trending across Canada
A recent CBRE report on Canada's office market reveals that smaller and more efficient workplaces are on trend.
Walmart Canada invests in 35 new supercentres
Walmart Canada has announced plans to add 35 new supercentre projects to its Canadian portfolio in 2014.
Tech-heavy Edmonton Sport Chek location opens
Sport Chek’s new 80,000 square foot flagship store at the West Edmonton Mall is taking tech integration to the next level.




