Industry News
P.E.I. introduces largest capital budget in decades
The budget is comparable to the transformative Comprehensive Development Plan of 1969, which significantly shaped the island’s economy and infrastructure.
Ontario explores building official mobility
Ontario is considering opening up building official functions to professionals who have been trained and certified in other jurisdictions.
Ontario’s sprinkler deadline up for discussion
Some of Ontario’s long-term care home operators could be getting an 18-month extension on a looming deadline to install automatic sprinklers for fire suppression
Nitrous gas squandered in health care facilities
Canadian health care providers will be urged to “nix the nitrous” in a new campaign to curb greenhouse gas emissions from leaky centralized delivery systems for the anesthetic gas.
Campus Energy Centre evolving at Fanshawe College
A new chilled water facility at Fanshawe College marks the first phase of a multi-year sustainability initiative.
Accessibility advances in Nova Scotia workplaces
Nova Scotia's Accessibility Advisory Board released a set of recommendations to guide the province's accessibility employment standard.
Acton Ostry Architects expands leadership team
Acton Ostry Architects (AOA) in Vancouver announced the appointment of an expanded leadership team with new principals and associates.
Investigators seek input on property controls
The Competition Bureau is continuing to examine the use of exclusivity clauses and land covenants in Canadian grocery retailing via a newly issued call-out for input from the real estate sector.
District energy brings sustainable promise to Lakeview Village
A sustainable district energy system will soon transform the site of a former coal-burning power generating station into a green community.
Rail infrastructure up for study in Winnipeg
Eminent Winnipegger Lloyd Axworthy will explore the feasibility of relocating the city’s rail infrastructure to open up strategic lands for housing and civic spaces.
Manitoba allocates $42 million for infrastructure projects
The Manitoba government is supporting 136 municipalities with an investment of $42 million for critical infrastructure projects.
IFMA publishes accessible guide for leveraging AI
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) released a publication for understanding and leveraging AI in the built environment. Gamechanger: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Building
Vancouver updates heritage register through reconciliation
Vancouver is improving its heritage register to better reflect reconciliation and various cultures.
CAGBC launches new carbon reduction program
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) has created a new program for building professionals to learn more about approaches to decarbonizing buildings.
Rogers Stadium to open at former Downsview Airport
Live Nation Canada has unveiled plans for a temporary outdoor concert venue on the former Downsview Airport site.
Accessibility champions feted at BOMEX 2024
The inaugural winners of the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Buildings Without Barriers Challenge joined the roster of building excellence celebrated at BOMEX 2024.
