Industry News
Major Victoria waterfront development proposed
The first rezoning submission for Victoria’s Arts and Innovation District by Reliance Properties will see a major mixed-use development.
Portage Place site to become health and housing hub
The overhaul of Portage Place in downtown Winnipeg is moving forward. A healthcare centre and a 15-storey multi-family tower are in the works.
LEED v5 embraces three underpinning fundamentals
Decarbonization, quality of life and ecological conservation and restoration are the underpinning fundamentals of LEED version 5, which has just been released for a first round of public input.
New heights for Ontario mass timber construction
A promised amendment to Ontario's building code will allow for mass timber buildings of up to 18 storeys, an increase above the current 12-storey threshold..
Design unveiled for Calgary’s Arts Commons Venue
Designs for the Arts Commons Transformation expansion in Calgary has been released by a team of internationally recognized architects and designers.
Canadians specify hybrid work as a top job benefit
While one in five employers want to see their workers in the office more readily, 79 per cent said they would not issue a full return-to-office yet.
Ontario promises funds for facilities investment
The 2024 Ontario budget commits $200 million over three years for sport and recreation infrastructure and $620 million over 10 years for repairs and upgrades in health care facilities.
Solar installation begins operating at Commonwealth Recreation Centre
The installation can offset between 75 and 100 per cent of the facility's energy needs in ideal solar conditions on a day with average building consumption.
Work begins on QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion
The largest healthcare construction project in Nova Scotia’s history is now underway.
Don Gilpin leaving job as IFMA President
IFMA announced its current president and CEO, Don Gilpin, has made the decision to not renew his contract after June 30, 2025.
Constraints on cannabis retailers could loosen
A proposed tweak to the rules governing store configurations could make Ontario’s enclosed shopping malls more welcoming for cannabis retailers.
Surrey Memorial acute tower moves forward
B.C. is moving ahead for a new acute care tower at Surrey Memorial Hospital. The tower will add acute and specialized care capacity to the hospital campus.
Designer chosen for Canada’s first proton therapy facility
Stantec is designing the Ben Stelter Proton Facility and Neuroscience Centre of Excellence in Edmonton, Canada’s first cancer care facility offering proton therapy.
McGill achieves sustainable milestone
McGill University has become the oldest in Canada to receive a Platinum STARS rating for sustainability.
Vancouver hub to help energy building reporting
Energize Vancouver is a new resource hub that will support Vancouver’s large existing building owners to track and improve energy performance and reduce building emissions.
Delivery agents sought for green jobs training
Expertise in green buildings and retrofits is targeted, as the Canadian government seeks delivery agents to design programs and train workers for jobs linked to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Toronto opens resource for energy and water reporting
A link has opened for building owners to report their energy and water usage before the July 2, 2024 deadline.



















