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Zero-carbon, mass timber college building revealed

Centennial College’s $105-million expansion to the Progress Campus A Block building will be first zero-carbon, mass timber higher-education building in Canada when it completes in 2023.

Indicators map way for smart energy communities

Five indicators gauge local capacity to plan and manage energy systems, and five others measure tangible outcomes in land use, energy networks, water and waste services, transportation and the building stock

Misericordia Community Hospital renewal underway

A new emergency department expansion at Misericordia Community Hospital is now in the demolition and remediation phase, which should take four months.

Researchers develop new sensor for detecting water leaks

Water leaks are the leading cause of property losses in apartments, offices and other buildings, resulting in repairs and higher insurance premiums.

Input needed on new infection control standard

The IICRC is developing a new standard for infection control during professional cleaning and maintenance of commercial buildings.

Strong office rent growth foreseen for Toronto

That follows double-digit increases last year when Toronto was dubbed one of the "stand out performers" among major global cities, along with Boston and San Francisco.

Upgrades coming to community agencies in northern Ontario

Community agencies across northern Ontario will be getting much needed repairs and renovations through a $1.6-million investment from the provincial government.

WELL hits milestone for projects certified

IWBI announced that it has passed the 500-million-square-foot mark of buildings registered and certified under the WELL Building Standard.

Gender-diverse boards produce more innovation

New research found that companies with more women on their boards produced a greater number of innovative patents.

Toronto development nabs Google headquarters

The newly inked deal with developer, Carttera, will see the digital technology giant consolidate its current offices in the Greater Toronto Area into 400,000 square feet in the city's St. Lawrence neighbourhood next year.

ASHRAE outstanding achievers named

Individual honours conferred to four Canadian engineers include a rare appointment to the ASHRAE Hall of Fame for the late Richard Perry, P.Eng, of Vancouver.

Ontario workplace inspectors launch safety blitz

Ontario workplace inspectors are now visiting construction sites across the province, targeting personal protective equipment.

Mastercard set to open cyber centre in Vancouver

Mastercard has announced it will open a new Intelligence and Cyber Centre in Vancouver, Canada. It will be one of six global technology centres.

Design for Ottawa Public Library LAC revealed

Diamond Schmitt Architects reveals the design for the new Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.

Design competition opens for new Halifax art gallery

Architectural teams from around the world are invited to participate in a design competition for a brand new art gallery on Halifax’s waterfront.

Remote working a growing perk in Canadian offices

Less than half of companies in Canada provide work-from-anywhere options for their employees, according to a new survey .

Halifax Stanfield prioritizes accessibility

Halifax Stanfield International Airport has attained a Certified Gold rating through Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, making it Nova Scotia's first Certified Gold facility.