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IWBI launches The Well Conference

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has announced a new conference: the WELL Conference is slated for April 2020.

Stovel Block in Edmonton designated historical resource

The Stovel Block, an Edwardian-style commercial building in The Quarters neighbourhood of downtown Edmonton, is currently undergoing a restoration.

Vancouver adopts new Rain City Strategy

Vancouver recently approved an ambitious green rainwater infrastructure initiative called the Rain City Strategy.

Edmonton facilities get energy efficiency upgrade

Mitchell Transit Garage and Westwood Fleet Services will now operate with a much lower ecological footprint.

Five P3 projects earn CCPPP innovation awards

Five projects have been recognized with CCPPP 2019 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships.

Oxford Properties a USGBC leadership honouree

The awards are bestowed to individuals and organizations that have advanced sustainable principles and practices in design, management, operations and community building, while serving as role models and resources for their peers.

Clean capitalism delivers added client value

Anna Murray, Ailey Roberts and Puninda Thind of BentallGreenOak's sustainability team have been named to the Canada Clean50 for 2020.

Global industrial cleaning market on the upswing

The global industrial cleaning market size is projected to reach USD 58.2 billion by 2024 from USD 46.8 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of

Ace Hotel announces Canadian debut

Ace Hotel Toronto is slated to open in 2020.

U of Guelph breaks ground on performing arts facilities

The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2021.

Cresting a year of energy-saving achievements

Commercial real estate industry trailblazers (CREST) were recognized, as participants in Toronto's race2reduce continue to pursue a target to collectively reduce energy consumption by 10 per cent compared to 2017 usage.

First redevelopment phase begins for a renewed SickKids

Construction has officially begun on the Patient Support Centre, the first phase of the SickKids' redevelopment project.

Many UK co-working users prefer traditional office

Forty per cent of co-working users in the United Kingdom would rather work in a conventional office space.

Value of FM services poised to soar: report

Rising investments in smart city projects across the world have led to the growing demand for facility management services.

Formica Corporation opens student design competition

Architecture and interior design students in Canada are invited to enter Formica Corporation’s 2020 FORM Student Innovation Competition.

CBRE office first in Alberta to be WELL certified

CBRE’s new Edmonton office is the first in Alberta to achieve WELL Certification at the Silver level for New and Existing Interiors.

Ontario creates web portal for unsolicited infrastructure bids

The private sector can now share their expertise on public infrastructure needs through unsolicited bids submitted online to the Ontario government.