Industry News
Holborn Group proposes major development
The Holburn Group is proposing a major development in Vancouver that will see three of the tallest towers built in British Columbia.
Kelowna Parkinson Rec Centre breaks ground
Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre has officially broken ground. It will offer three times as many programs as the existing facility.
B.C. legislation to accelerate major infrastructure
The Infrastructure Projects Act was tabled on May 1, 2025.
Free parking enacted at NS health facilities
Nova Scotia’s health care facilities will provide free parking for staff, patients and their visitors, beginning May 1, 2025.
Elevator safety enforcers to impose new fines
Inadequately monitoring elevator technicians’ credentials could have financial consequences for multifamily landlords, condominium corporations and long-term care home and student residence operators in Ontario.
IFMA launches lifecycle management initiative
The goal is to help industry reduce costs and improve asset longevity while addressing decarbonization and regulatory challenges.
Centennial enhances learning for next-gen cleaning managers
The new course addresses some of the most challenging commercial cleaning tasks.
LEED version 5 now open for registrations
Decarbonization and climate resilience are major elements of LEED version 5, the newest update to what has become the world’s most prevalent building rating and certification system.
Climate for preventive health care intensifies
A new consistent lens for assessing climate risk resilience in Canadian hospitals fits well with preventive health care practices and growing recognition of the social determinants of health.
Canada’s first large-scale bioinnovation hub opens
A newly opened facility in Nova Scotia will transform the country's bioindustrial sector and boost domestic supply chains.
Work begins on La Petite Maison sur Laprairie
The innovative hub will help solve the crisis of affordable community workspace.
U of A sciences building to undergo major redevelopment
The facility will transform into the Life Sciences Innovation and Future Technologies Centre.
New college network aims to STEM tariff fallout
A newly launched network of Ontario community colleges is aiming to STEM tariff fallout and support economic development in the province’s mid-sized
regional centres.
Vancouver accelerates hotel development
Vancouver is updating its hotel policy to address the city’s hotel room shortage and support its tourism economy.
No rush to rectify deferred maintenance backlog
Newfoundland and Labrador pledges funds to address about 14.5 per cent of Memorial U's estimated deferred maintenance backlog, to be delivered over an eight-year period.
NL’s green tech tax credit sees few claimants
Newfoundland and Labrador's green technology tax credit resulted in less than $50,000 in foregone revenue for the provincial government in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Archetype mixes multiple land use types
A mixed-use property in Vancouver will deliver more than 200 rental suites, offices and dedicated industrial space.
