Industry News
Kamloops cancer centre plan approved
The Government of British Columbia has approved the business plan for the BC Cancer Centre at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
IFMA initiates competency model advisory committee
IFMA is creating a new competency model advisory committee that will help shape and elevate careers in facility management.
15-storey patient tower coming to Toronto Western Hospital
The Ontario government is spending nearly $800 million on a new patient care tower at Toronto Western Hospital.
Despite progress, workplace still not equal for Black Canadians
Many say they feel valued and respected in the workplace but have to work much harder to be recognized.
Provinces push ahead on mass timber construction
British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec have jointly developed proposed code changes that would allow for taller mass timber buildings and more types of occupancy.
Indigenous input draws energy promoter’s praise
In an address to U.S. counterparts, a leading promoter of Canada's energy industry underscores that Indigenous input makes for better infrastructure projects.
Indigenous laws centre at Uvic wins design award
The National Centre for Indigenous Laws at the University of Victoria has won a top architectural design award.
Wesgroup moves forward on Inlet District
The 14.8-acre site in Port Moody is located in the area formerly known as Coronation Park.
Chilliwack leisure centre achieves RHFAC gold
The Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold.
IFMA leveraging resources for AI guidance
IFMA is boosting resources to help industry professionals differentiate AI hype from reality.
Arthur Erickson Place achieves zero carbon
Arthur Erickson Place in downtown Vancouver has achieved the Zero Carbon Building – Performance (ZCB) Standard certification.
Canada spending $4.5M on Whitehorse community centre
The multi-use community recreation and wellness facility serves the City of Whitehorse and surrounding communities.
Retrofit planned for Eden Valley Arena
A hockey arena retrofit is planned for members of Bearspaw First Nation in Alberta.
A new vision for Green Gables Heritage Place
Parks Canada has developed the first stand-alone management plan for Green Gables Heritage Place in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
Research uncovers risks of generational prejudice in the workplace
Beliefs about generational stereotypes create risks for organizations that rely on them for making talent decisions.
Stantec to acquire Morrison Hershfield
Stantec is set to acquire Morrison Hershfield, a 1,150-person engineering and management firm headquartered in Markham, Ontario.
Burnaby implements new emissions standards
Burnaby's new standards for emissions reductions will meet the city’s long-term climate action goals.