Industry News
Net-zero skills training centre coming to Scarborough
The federal government is investing more than $7.2 million to design and construct an inclusive skills development space.
Wastewater energy transfer flush with potential
A major wastewater energy transfer project is set to come on line at Toronto Western Hospital later this year, supplying heating and cooling through thermal energy exchange technology.
Saskatoon requests input for accessibility plan
The City of Saskatoon is developing an accessibility plan this year to make buildings more inclusive and employment opportunities easier to access through assistive technology
Princess Auto to build new warehouse in Alberta
The design-build industrial warehouse will be located at Stoney North Logistics Centre.
N.W.T. developing regs for Builders’ Lien Act
The government of the Northwest Territories is now working to identify and develop the regulations needed to bring the Builders’ Lien Act into force.
Ontario consults on FM for protective refuge
The Ontario government is considering facilities management standards for animals that have been seized from their owners and placed in protective refuge.
Ski resort offered in NL’s asset sell-off
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the Marble Mountain Ski Resort, as part of an effort to divest non-core provincial assets.
Saint Joseph’s Oratory welcomes eco-responsible facility
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal inaugurated its brand-new reception pavilion, an innovative and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Manitoba launches inquiry into Winnipeg Police HQ renovation
The project was completed two years behind schedule and $79 million over budget.
New library for Brampton’s Howden Recreation Centre
The overall facility is set to undergo major renovations to become a 45,000 square-foot multi-use hub.
New financing option for Indigenous investment
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke are partnering to finance Indigenous involvement in renewable energy infrastructure projects in Quebec.
HVACR industry concerned over impact of tariffs
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada recently shared that almost 70 per cent of its members expressed serious concern over the situation.
Retaliatory tariffs loom for buildings sector
Canada’s first round of proposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports includes a range of building materials and furnishings, and equipment and products used in operations, maintenance and housekeeping.
Ontario announces $1.3 billion for new schools
The investment will create more than 25,000 new student spaces.
IFMA appoints Michael V. Geary as president and CEO
Geary will step into the position with more than thirty years of leadership in the association and non-profit sectors.
Commercial HVAC on demand response radar
Commercial HVAC controls are expected to return a sizable reduction in Ontario’s peak electricity loads for a relatively small injection of incentive funding.
Bringing wellness to Century Gardens Youth Hub
Local youth and service providers collaborated on both the design and programs.




















