Industry News
CIB commits $50M towards retrofit projects
The partnership with Creative Energy focuses on deep decarbonization through district energy systems.
Hospital coming to Kingston’s west end
Up to 95 acres of undeveloped municipal land is being re-envisioned as the site of a future hospital.
New Ontario grant targets accessibility projects
Municipalities, non-profit organizations and Indigenous governing bodies can apply to fund capital projects and retrofits.
UBC state-of-the-art Rec North opens
UBC has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space at its Vancouver campus with the opening of the new Recreation Centre North (Rec North).
Ontario reorients electricity grid access
Data centre development that aligns with Ontario’s economic development priorities has been promised a preferential place in the queue to connect to the electricity grid.
IFMA names new global board of directors
IFMA announced that Christa Dodoo has started her term as board chair.
New legislation affects Ontario’s restroom cleaning practices
Starting July 1, 2025, a new requirement will be enforced for all employers in the province of Ontario. Adopted as part of Bill 190 –
Western University’s new home for entrepreneurship
The Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the first net-zero building on campus.
Lambton College breaks ground on new student residence
The largest capital project in the history of Lambton College is officially underway.
Province shares final designs for Ontario Place
The province unveiled updated designs for Ontario Place, while announcing a new, publicly-owned parking structure with about 3,500 spots.
Summer cleaning blitz launched in Toronto
A summer cleaning blitz will unleash a tidying taskforce to declutter, scrub and restore Toronto's public spaces.
Rec centres to be revitalized in Kitchener-Waterloo
A new quad-gymnasium is coming to RBJ Schlegel Park in Kitchener, with upgrades to other recreational facilities across Waterloo.
New ergonomic tool supports inclusive workplaces
Organizations have a new resource to evaluate how well furniture solutions fit individual users—without the need for physical measurements.
Concert and GDI launch energy retrofit program
Concert Infrastructure and GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. (GDI) have entered into a partnership to launch a energy retrofit program.
Canadian Tire plans nex-gen HQ with major retrofit
Two office towers at the Canada Square property in midtown Toronto are set for redevelopment.
Ontario parks may relax liquor-use restrictions
Proposed changes to the Liquor Licence Control Act could expand areas where alcohol can be consumed in Ontario Parks.
Steelworkers warn new tariff order will disrupt key sectors
The doubling of tariffs, to take effect on June 4, could severely disrupt integrated North American supply chains.




















