Industry News
Revitalized Biosciences Complex opens at UBC
Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects with HDR Inc, the second phase of the Undergraduate Biosciences Complex at UBC has opened.
How to make laundry practices more eco-friendly
It takes a lot of resources to get linens clean. How can businesses make their laundry practices more sustainable and reap the associated benefits?
Prize to celebrate elegant energy efficiency
Any building that has attained Passive House, Low Energy or EnerPHit for existing building retrofit certification is eligible for the international architecture competition.
New BOMI entity promises seamless transition
BOMI Education Canada is the newly launched delivery agent for training and designations for commercial property professionals, assuming the role the Building Owners and Managers Institute of Canada previously fulfilled.
Ryerson Innovation Zone to open in Brampton
Ryerson University is building an innovation zone in downtown Brampton, a set of spaces where people come together to brainstorm and create start-ups
New Vancouver urban park breaks ground
The Smithe & Richards urban park in Vancouver will break ground in January 2020. Designed by Dialog, it features a public plaza, cafe, and raised walkways.
Study finds how employers can retain casual workers
Employers who help casual workers find meaning on the job may have an easier time retaining them, according to a new University of Waterloo study.
Building on the desire for a better country
The buildings and design sectors are again represented in the newest slate of members of the Order of Canada, which includes a developer, a planner and an architectural glass artist.
U of T unveils plans for new graduate residence
The University of Toronto (U of T) has unveiled plans for a 10-storey residence building that would provide housing for more than 200 graduate students.
Canadian universities rank high for sustainability
Canadian universities are celebrating their recent standings in the 2019 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, which measure campus sustainability.
USask scientists find potential toxicity of LCDs
A team of toxicologists at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered that chemicals used in smartphone and computer displays are potentially toxic.
Construction of unique childcare centres underway
Construction is underway for two childcare centres in Vancouver on the rooftops of Gastown parkades, which will provide 74 much-needed childcare spaces.
New York’s Hudson Hotel brand coming to Toronto
Toronto will be welcoming its very own Hudson Hotel, already a familiar brand for New York City tourists and locals.
Code recognition urged for rainwater harvesting
Expressly stated requirements for rainwater harvesting should simplify protocol for attaining permits and would align with the National Plumbing Code's water efficiency objective.
City of Vancouver opens artist studios downtown
Howe Sound Studios, a 10,800-square-foot artist production facility, located in downtown Vancouver is now open.
Allied purchasing mixed-use complex in Montreal
Allied Properties is purchasing a mixed-use complex in Montreal for $276 million.
Fungal growth degrading buildings: study
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research.




