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Economics of stadium and arena projects worsens

Economics of stadium and arena projects worsen

Development proponents will likely be asked to contribute more equity and will encounter higher debt servicing costs than has been the case for comparable projects in the past.
IES Waterloo to welcome lighting professionals

IES Waterloo to welcome lighting professionals

Waterloo's newly formed chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society aims to forge a network of lighting professionals in southwest Ontario.
Cost-sharing builds scale to reclaim edible food

Cost-sharing builds scale to reclaim edible food

Calgary pilot program will invite businesses and organizations to cooperatively share the costs of food recovery and organics recycling in commercial and institutional properties.
ASHRAE 90.1 takes on expanded name and mandate

ASHRAE 90.1 takes on expanded name and mandate

The newly released 2022 version of the widely referenced energy standard prescribes on-site renewable generation for most new buildings and introduces a selection of required measures, termed energy credits.
Co-operators

Co-operators earns Zero Carbon Certification for corporate HQ

The all-electric design of the 226,000-square-foot facility will eliminate direct carbon emissions from any onsite source.
Vancouver Centre

Vancouver Centre II celebrates completion

Vancouver Centre II (VCII), a 33-storey AAA office tower at 733 Seymour in downtown  Vancouver has reached completion.
fire safety

NFPA Fire Safety Handbook updates risk menu

Related to building innovation, new chapters in the 21st edition of the widely used reference guide address photovoltaic and energy storage systems, smart infrastructure and modular construction.
Nova Scotia

David Benoit to head Build Nova Scotia

The new provincial crown corporation has been established to oversee strategic infrastructure projects, including development and redevelopment of health care facilities and strengthening climate resilience.
Michael Garron Hospital

Michael Garron Hospital opens Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre

The grand opening of the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre took place in East Toronto yesterday.
Yonge and St. Clair

Nokia Canada opens downtown Toronto office

Nokia Canada's newly opened office in Toronto's Harbourfront community is expected to bring more workers to the downtown core
CEA

University of Calgary opens Mathison Hall

The University of Calgary announced the official opening of Mathison Hall at the Haskayne School of Business.
New Brunswick rent cap

UNB Saint John plans innovation hub for healthcare research

New Brunswick is building a new healthcare and social innovation centre at the UNB Saint John campus.
embodied carbon

Quebec universities unite on biodiversity pledge

Eleven Quebec universities have become founding members of an international movement that includes 117 universities worldwide.
Yukon University

Yukon University reveals new science building design

The facility will contain four classrooms and a lecture hall, research labs, a ceremony room and a large social space for events and gatherings.
occupancy

Global study unveils workplace occupancy trends

A new benchmarking report delves into how spaces are being used during defined business hours in North America and Europe.
Montreal office tower connects for rare perfect score

Montreal tower connects for rare perfect score

1250 boulevard René-Lévesque is the first Canadian building, and one of just 21 worldwide, to attain a perfect score through the digital connectivity certification program, WiredScore.
beedie

Calgary Cancer Centre reaches completion

Construction of the Calgary Cancer Centre is complete, with Alberta Infrastructure handing over the keys to Alberta Health Services  (AHS).