Industry News
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.
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.
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.





