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Ambitious development to transform Halifax

Robin Halifax Holdings Ltd. has unveiled plans to transform an entire city block in Halifax into a 500,000-square-foot mixed-use development.

Delta unveils new hotel in downtown Toronto

Delta Hotels and Resorts unveiled its newest hotel at a topping off event Oct. 8, which marked the completion of the Delta Toronto at Southcore Financial Centre’s 46th floor.

Marriott to operate 3 Civic Plaza hotel

Surrey's 3 Civic Plaza will be home to a high-end Marriott hotel. The announcement was made Oct. 8, by Delta-based developer Century Group.

Rideau Centre getting $360 million facelift

Ottawa’s Rideau Centre is embarking on a $360-million redevelopment project that will revitalize the 30-year-old shopping centre.

Concordia ranks number 1 in energy efficiency

For the 16th consecutive year, Concordia University has maintained its standing as the most energy-efficient large university in Quebec.

Architects chosen to renovate Montreal library

Chevalier Morales Architects and DMA Architects have been chosen to renovate and expand Montreal's Pierrefonds Public Library.

Corner Brook city hall achieves LEED silver

Corner Brook’s city hall is the first commercial building in Newfoundland and Labrador to achieve a LEED silver rating.
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ASHRAE/IES updates energy standard

ASHRAE/IES has published a new energy standard that substantially changes requirements related to building envelope, lighting, mechanical and the energy cost budget.

BOMA announces winners of national awards

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada announced the winners of its 2013 National Awards at BOMEX Oct. 3.

New urban resort coming to Vancouver

Dundee Corp., Paragon Development Ltd. and 360 VOX Corp. are collaborating on a $535-million urban resort adjacent to the B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver.

UBC’s CIRS receives LEED platinum certification

The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) recently received the university’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification.
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New ASHRAE commissioning process standard

ASHRAE/IES has a new standard that focuses on the commissioning process. The ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202 identifies the minimum acceptable commissioning process for buildings and systems.

B.C. retail properties win 2013 ICSC Awards

Three retail properties in B.C. were recently recognized with 2013 ICSC Canadian Shopping Centre Awards for their innovative design and development.

Last panel removed from old Sears building

The final white exterior panel of the old Sears building at Vancouver's Pacific Centre shopping mall has been removed to make way for Nordstrom.

REMI Network nominated for publishing award

The REMI Network has been honoured with a finalist nomination in the 2013 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) for best overall online-only publication website.

Revitalization of Vancouver’s Sinclair Centre

Chernoff Thompson Architects is leading the revitalization of Sinclair Centre in downtown Vancouver.

RFQ issued for new Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in its search for a design architect for its new building.