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HVAC-related infections controls considered

HVAC-related infection controls considered

A first-ever ASHRAE standard for mitigating the airborne spread of infectious pathogens in indoor spaces has been released for public review.
BC code building

B.C. building code increases energy efficiency

New construction in B.C. will now be cleaner and more energy efficient with the BC Building Code changes coming into effect.
low-carbon

Low-carbon heating facility to turbocharge Toronto’s decarbonization

The project is expected to accelerate the decarbonization of downtown, equivalent to 20 net-zero office towers.
Lax fire safety oversight charted in NS audit

Lax fire safety oversight flagged in NS audit

Nova Scotia's Auditor General raises a long list of concerns about the Office of the Fire Marshal 12 years after a previous Auditor General presented similar findings.
hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital tower hits milestone

The new 10-storey acute care tower, part of the Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment project, has topped off.
New Brunswick rent cap

Energy efficiency anchors NB climate action

Energy efficiency, climate change adaptation and EVs and charging infrastructure figure in New Brunswick’s planned $47- to $57-million in climate action spending for 2023-24.
Brand awareness eludes Toronto green standard

Brand awareness eludes Toronto green standard

A new report to Toronto council recommends a more ambitious and pointed communications strategy to build brand awareness of the city's green development standard.
Liquor store sell-off nears end in Saskatchewan

Liquor store sell-off nears end in Saskatchewan

Significantly more revenue has been raised through the auction of the retail permits associated with the stores than from the sale of the properties themselves.
employee engagment

Study explores how worker turnover propels talent drain

The manner in which top performers leave their jobs can cause various levels of disruption within a workplace, including a potential snowball effect that involves the turnover of multiple quality employees.
event

Calgary arena and event centre moves forward

A new world-class arena and event centre is coming to downtown Calgary.
hybrid

Hybrid employees work nearly two extra weeks annually, study finds

A new report found employees often work better when in a distraction-free environment, with more than half their time dedicated to working alone or focused work.
Input sought on quantifying life cycle GHGs

Input sought on quantifying life cycle GHGs

ASHRAE and the International Code Council invite comments on the purpose, scope and methodologies of a proposed new standard for quantifying and documenting operational and embodied GHG emissions.
Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy

Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy

There is little for buildings in Alberta’s newly released plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting ongoing development of fossil fuel resources.
well-being

Well-being struggles continue three years later

Manulife's 2022 Wellness Report reveals new insights that reflect a significant drop in productivity throughout the workforce.
Stephan Dery takes helm at Canada Lands Company

Stéphan Déry takes helm at Canada Lands Company

Stéphan Déry brings extensive experience in managing public real property to his new role as president and chief executive officer of Canada Lands Company.
Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

The Green Business Certification Inc. and International Well Building Institute are streamlining the process for applicants pursuing LEED and WELL certification for the same building.
Winnipeg

Manitoba launches review of accessibility law

The Manitoba government is seeking public input on its Accessibility for Manitobans Act as part of a five-year review of the legislation.