Industry News
Quadrangle and Human Space launch Wellness Ready
Quadrangle and Human Space have launched Wellness Ready, a program to support businesses as they create healthy environments for returning occupants and customers.
HRAI develops COVID-19 awareness training program
HRAI is developing a COVID-19 training program for residential applications with the potential to expand into small commercial and ICI sectors.
First Peoples’ Gathering House set for SFU campus
A First Peoples' Gathering House will be built at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) campus in Burnaby, B.C. The $15 million project will open in 2023.
New ASHRAE handbook highlights systems, equipment
The 2020 ASHRAE handbook has been reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure they reflect current technologies and practices.
Summer ideal for generator safety refresh
Following manufacturer guidelines and using the right fuel are just two of the summertime generator safety tips provided by OPEI.
Saskatchewan health facility projects receive $17.8M investment
Saskatchewan health facility projects, including those for maintenance and upgrade projects, have received a $17.8 million investment from the government.
Buildings can now report energy and water usage for 2019
Building owners and managers can now report their 2019 energy and water usage to the ministry, with the deadline extended due to COVID-19.
Saskatchewan launches employee training subsidy for reopening businesses
The program will reimburse eligible private-sector employers in Saskatchewan 100 per cent of employee training costs related to reopening.
Climate projections show Ottawa will get warmer, wetter
Ottawa will continue to get warmer and wetter year-round, with a greater chance of extreme weather, according to recent climate projections.
Saskatchewan invests $80M in construction, renewal of long-term care facilities
The government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $80 million into its long-term care facilities, including $7.2 million for maintenance projects.
Most Canadians support digital contact tracing
A new report from Ryerson University found the majority of Canadians support using a mandatory contact tracing app to go to work or take public transit.
Library renewal project at CMTN starts this summer
The Government of British Columbia is investing $4.4 million into a library renewal project at Coast Mountain College (CMTN) in Terrace, B.C.
BMO Convention Centre expansion design revealed
The Calgary Stampede and development partner CMLC have unveiled the design for the expansion of the BMO Convention Centre.
Toronto Congress Centre pursues GBAC STAR accreditation
The Toronto Congress Centre is the first and largest facility within Canada to commit to the new GBAC STAR accreditation, which launched in May.
B.C. announces $57 million for Surrey schools
B.C. has announced $57 million for new and expanded Surrey schools. The investment will fund construction of a new school in Sunnyside Heights.
Ontario to amend Commercial Tenancies Act
Following similar actions in B.C. and Alberta, the Ontario government will temporarily halt evictions of tenants eligible for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA).
Vancouver doubles mass timber construction height
Vancouver has approved mass timber construction up to 12 storeys for residential and commercial uses, doubling the current height limit of six storeys.




