Industry News
Calgary tower features distinct curtain wall system
The new 707 Fifth AAA office tower in downtown Calgary features a distinctive, curved glass curtain wall system that is highly energy efficient.
Parks Canada reveals design for new collection facility
Parks Canada is developing a purpose-built collection storage facility to house archaeological and historical artifacts representing Canada's natural and cultural heritage.
ASHRAE releases HVAC handbook
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has released two new reference guides for the facility management community.
Retrofit fund draws on carbon pricing revenue
Grants of up to $250,000 are available to small business operators in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan for energy-saving and emission-reducing building retrofit projects.
Whitehorse compost facility undergoing green upgrades
The Government of Canada has earmarked $3.3M from its Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) program to support upgrades to Yukon’s Whitehorse Compost Facility. The funds will
IFMA announces 2019/20 board, exec committee
The newly-elected IFMA team will oversee the association's operations, which support facility management professionals across 100 countries.
Order of Canada honourees grace buildings sector
Donald Schmitt, Principal with Diamond Schmitt Architects, and Raymond Cole, Professor Emeritus at University of British Columbia's School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, are among 83 new appointments announced prior to Canada Day.
Cleaning and disinfection standard open for public review
The standard is being developed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) technical subcommittee on cleaning and disinfection of healthcare facilities.
Industry panel: Human-centric lighting
With innovative technology developments, coupled with new research, the lighting industry has the opportunity to improve people’s health. The question is, do we wait for more research and more discussion or do we begin implementing what we know today?
IFMA launches new chapter, details 2019 conference
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) shared plans to launch a new international chapter and invite several high-profile speakers to its 2019 World Workplace Conference and Expo.
B.C.’s largest soccer training facility coming to Langford
The $5 million development is being funded by Pacific FC, Vancouver Island's newest Canadian professional soccer club, who will also own and operate the facility once it opens in December 2019.
Humber College’s NX building achieves design certification
The retrofitted building will be one of the most energy efficient in North America.
NEMA publishes new lighting standard
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published a new standard for communicating key characteristics in regards to fluorescent light replacements and retrofit LED lamps.
Fairmont Royal York unveils new look for 90th anniversary
This June, Toronto Mayor John Tory joined hotel leadership and staff to cut the ribbon on a newly renovated lobby and several added features.
OPG moving headquarters to Clarington, Ontario
Ontario Power Generation is planning to bid farewell to its downtown Toronto base and centralize all of its offices on a new facility within the Durham municipality.
Design revealed for ASHRAE’s new HQ
ASHRAE will move to the new headquarters in October 2020.
CaGBC honours green building leaders
The awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding industry leadership and who have made significant contributions to the CaGBC’s mission and goals in advancing green building in Canada.




