Industry News
Nova Scotia scrutinizes liquor retailing
Nova Scotia has launched a public consultation with a possible eye to expanding the number and types of venues where alcohol can be purchased and/or consumed.
AEDs coming to Ontario construction sites
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) will be required equipment on many Ontario construction sites under proposed amendments to the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
N.B. Legislative Assembly installs rooftop beehives
The New Brunswick Legislative Assembly installed beehives on the roof of the Departmental Building in Fredericton.
Montreal shopping site to become $3.5B mixed-use community
The project will unfold over seven phases and span 15 years.
Ontario asserts veto rights for school names
The Ontario government is asserting veto rights for school names through a proposed amendment to the provincial Education Act.
New standard for accessible-ready housing
Accessibility Standards Canada published a new standard that will allow people to adapt their homes to changing needs.
HBC leases transitioning as shutdown nears
Central Walk Properties is negotiating to acquire the leases for 28 soon-to-be shuttered Hudson’s Bay Company retail locations in a deal that would expand its Canadian footprint.
Built Green launches its Schools’ Program pilot
Built Green Canada is piloting a school program that takes a holistic approach to development.
United Way funding 13 community service spaces
This initial round of funding will support various needs, from kickstarting new builds to retrofitting existing facilities.
WHO adopts the world’s first Pandemic Agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently implemented the first-ever Pandemic Agreement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, designed to enhance global protection from future pandemics.
Recycling expands across New Brunswick
Curbside recycling is now available to multi-family residences, schools and new communities that were previously depot-based or without any services.
Plans for new Campbellford Memorial Hospital
The Ontario government is planning to redevelop Campbellford Memorial Hospital on a new site.
Stantec designing multiple AI data centres in Alberta
One company has multi-year program to build AI data centres across Alberta.
Ontario heeds logistics sector maintenance
Ontario introduces a new tax credit to encourage a state of good repair in the logistics sector, and enhances its temporary tax credit for building and outfitting industrial facilities.
Ontario doubles down on Building Code supremacy
The Ontario government is doubling down on its message to municipalities to back away from setting new building performance standards or deconstruction ordinances.
IFMA calls on U.S. Congress to preserve Energy Star
The International Facility Management Association is strongly urging the U.S. Congress to support the continuation of Energy Star and other essential building sector programs.
Nova Scotia updates accessibility plan
The accessibility plan sets commitments across eight priority areas for the next three years.




















