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Alberta distributes asset upkeep funds unevenly

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 budget

Alberta commits $125M for School of Business

Alberta is committing $125 million for MacEwan University’s new School of Business in downtown Edmonton.
Imperial Theatre

Green retrofit for historic Imperial Theatre in Saint John 

The 110-year old Imperial Theatre in Saint John will undergo an energy efficient modernization.
child care

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.
green

Canada is third in world for LEED buildings

Canada ranks third in the world for LEED certified buildings on USGBC's annual list.
marina

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

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 effort targets CRE procurement channels

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.
manufacturing

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.
Deloitte tower

Stacked cube tower welcomes Deloitte

Deloitte Summit. the new B.C. headquarters of Deloitte Canada, has opened in downtown Vancouver.
Funds tagged for deep retrofit enablers

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.
Ottawa

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.
Kenora

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

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.
long-term care

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

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.
heat

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.