Industry News
Pickering GO station certified LEED gold
GO Transit’s Pickering station has attained LEED gold certification in the category of New Construction and Major Renovations.
Galeries d’Anjou completes expansion
The $86-million expansion and redevelopment of Galeries d’Anjou in east Montreal has finished.
Laurentian School of Architecture opens doors
Laurentian University recently welcomed students to its new School of Architecture in northern Ontario.
NLC’s Energy House achieves LEED platinum
The Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technology at Northern Lights College's Dawson Creek campus in B.C. has achieved LEED platinum status.
Hotel design award winners announced
Eight design firms will be recognized at this year's Air Canada enRoute Hotel Design Awards ceremony, for their contribution to the hospitality industry.
Perkins+Will to design new university building
Perkins+Will has been selected as the architect for Ryerson University's Church Street development.
Robson Court receives LEED gold certification
Vancouver's Robson Court has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certification for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (EB:O&M).
Douglas Jung building achieves LEED gold
Public Works and Government Services Canada's Douglas Jung building in downtown Vancouver has been certified LEED gold in the category of Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance.
Projects shortlisted for World Festival of Interiors
Two Canadian architecture projects have made the 2013 award shortlist for INSIDE World Festival of Interiors.
LaSalle building achieves coveted LEED rating
The Lasalle Investment Management building located at 70 University Ave. in downtown Toronto has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold rating for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (LEED EB:O&M).
SNC-Lavalin signs FM agreement with BMO
SNC-Lavalin has signed a five-year contract with BMO Financial Group for facility management services in Canada.
Workplace design affects employee productivity
A recent survey, conducted by Teknion, indicates employees are looking for more privacy at the office. This finding comes in light of the shift towards more collaborative, open environment workspaces in recent years.
Armstrong floors used in eight winning designs
Armstrong Commercial Flooring was used in eight of 14 projects recognized at the 2013 Starnet Design Awards. Of the award-winning projects that used Armstrong flooring, five were "golden." One silver and two bronze awards were given to the other three projects.
TD Bank Tower achieves LEED gold
Cadillac Fairview’s Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower has achieved LEED gold under the CaGBC's Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance program.
Organic waste management for health care
The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care has released its latest Green Best Practice Case Study, which offers solutions on how to make health service delivery more sustainable.
Erin Mills mall to get major makeover
Erin Mills Town Centre is getting a $100-million face-lift.
IFMA revises CFM credentials
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has revised the framework for its flagship credential, the certified facility manager (CFM). The CFM exam has also been revised to match the updated framework.





