Industry News

nanaimo centre

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

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.
Toronto Western Hospital

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.
Black Canadians

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.
Province push ahead on mass timber construction

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

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.
laws

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.
Inlet District

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

Chilliwack leisure centre achieves RHFAC gold

The Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold.
IFMA

IFMA leveraging resources for AI guidance

IFMA is boosting resources to help industry professionals differentiate AI hype from reality.
arthur

Arthur Erickson Place achieves zero carbon

Arthur Erickson Place in downtown Vancouver has achieved the Zero Carbon Building – Performance (ZCB) Standard certification.
Whitehorse

Canada spending $4.5M on Whitehorse community centre

The multi-use community recreation and wellness facility serves the City of Whitehorse and surrounding communities.
Eden Valley Arena

Retrofit planned for Eden Valley Arena

A hockey arena retrofit is planned for members of Bearspaw First Nation in Alberta.
green gables

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.
generational

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.
Morrison Hershfield

Stantec to acquire Morrison Hershfield

Stantec is set to acquire Morrison Hershfield, a 1,150-person engineering and management firm headquartered in Markham, Ontario.
embodied carbon

Burnaby implements new emissions standards

Burnaby's new standards for emissions reductions will meet the city’s long-term climate action goals.