Industry News
Solid job growth for mechanical contractors in Ottawa
According to BuildForce Canada, 11,330 new workers will be needed to replace retiring workers in the next decade.
Victoria new buildings to be zero carbon by 2025
Victoria will require all new construction to be zero carbon by 2025, part of its accelerated climate action plan.
Bylaw for high-rise radio communication proposed in Kamloops
A new report presented to City Council last week states an increase in high-rise structures is hampering radio communication among emergency responders.
Staples Studio’s first co-working location opens in Alberta
Staples Canada opened its newest working and learning store in Calgary's University District neighbourhood, marking Staples Studio's first co-working location in Alberta.
New guidance for municipal water standards released
Cities are often at the heart of flood and rainstorm events when it comes to responding to the aftermath.
Vancouver Passive House tower receives funding
Vancouver is receiving $7.1 million from the federal government towards a new Coal Harbour mixed-use passive affordable housing development.
Global healthcare FM market positioned to swell
A fast-growing geriatric population is one key factor driving the global healthcare facility management industry.
Matching public-private funds go to EV chargers
Commercial parking providers are increasingly seeing the equipment as a strategic lure for the growing numbers of EV owners who are looking for charging facilities.
Canada’s first Canopy by Hilton to open this November
Easton’s Group of Hotels recently completed the structural framework for what will be the Canadian debut of Canopy by Hilton. The 184-room hotel is slated
New cultural hub coming to Pictou, N.S.
The deCoste Centre for Arts and Creativity and the Pictou Library in Nova Scotia will be combined for better access to cultural and
community programming.
New post-secondary campus for Langford
A new collaborative post-secondary campus will be built in downtown Langford, featuring a five-storey mass timber building.
BOMI launches CRE designations for suppliers
Holders of the new PPA or FPA credentials can signal that they have successfully completed eight courses that give them a basic grounding in their clients’ daily routines and business responsibilities.
Art-infused creative hub comes to Scarborough
A creative hub offering a modern work experience is launching in the Scarborough community of Cliffside Village.
A co-working facility first in Truro, Nova Scotia
The first co-working space to open in Truro, Nova Scotia is a partnership between IWG and Queens Realty Limited.
Vancouver approves historic land-use strategy
After almost three years of extensive public engagement, Vancouver City Council approved the first city-wide land-use strategy to make way for a more affordable and sustainable city.
Fire safety researchers examine energy storage
Facilities managers worldwide are invited to share some basic details about the specifications and configurations of their battery energy storage systems.
Glass standards to reflect climate priorities
The update will allow the obsolete Canadian standard for the structural design and production of glass for buildings to be brought back into active use.




















