Industry News
Alberta distributes asset upkeep funds unevenly
Seniors and social housing aren’t getting a share of the extra funds the Alberta government is investing in capital renewal and maintenance of public assets.
Alberta commits $125M for School of Business
Alberta is committing $125 million for MacEwan University’s new School of Business in downtown Edmonton.
Green retrofit for historic Imperial Theatre in Saint John
The 110-year old Imperial Theatre in Saint John will undergo an energy efficient modernization.
Childcare providers in Manitoba to receive $60-mil for facility upgrades
Early learning and child care providers in Manitoba will receive $60 million to carry out facility infrastructure improvements, curriculum development, and workforce retention.
Canada is third in world for LEED buildings
Canada ranks third in the world for LEED certified buildings on USGBC's annual list.
Makeover for one of Canada’s oldest marinas
The National Yacht Club in downtown Toronto has chosen French company Poralu Marine to renovate its marina.
Dual insight fits with green health care FM
Dr. Myles Sergeant brings the dual insight of a family physician and an engineer to his new role as executive director role of the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care.
DEI pilot targets CRE procurement channels
Seven prominent industry associations have formed the Commercial Real Estate Diverse Supplier (CREDS) Consortium to build connections with more minority- and women-owned businesses.
Stantec to design historic solar manufacturing facility
As the largest solar investment in U.S. history, the $2.5 billion venture will quadruple Qcells' total solar panel production capacity by 2024.
Stacked cube tower welcomes Deloitte
Deloitte Summit. the new B.C. headquarters of Deloitte Canada, has opened in downtown Vancouver.
New funds tagged for deep retrofit enablers
The Canadian government is launching its promised Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative for commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings, along with the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program for single-family homes.
Input sought on downtown Ottawa revitalization
Residents, business operators and all those generally interested in the vibrancy of Canada’s capital are invited to share their opinions with the Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force.
Indigenous-led justice centre opens in Kenora
The Kenora Justice Centre has opened in Ontario to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the correctional system.
Canadian engineers lauded for innovative design
Engineers from Montreal and Ottawa received 2023 ASHRAE Technology Awards, recognizing innovative building design that promotes effective energy management and indoor air quality.
A new national standard for long-term care
The new national standard reflects what Canadians expect long-term care to look like and builds upon evidence-informed practices.
ASHRAE hones decarbonization guidance
The first in a planned series of technical guidance publications focuses on building performance standards, offering advice for policymakers and building owners.
Urban tree canopy linked to preventive health
Researchers from the Institute of Global Health in Barcelona led a newly released study, which calculates the potential heat mitigating influence of more trees in urban environments.




















