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Canada invests $4.1M in The Arbour

The $134-million project is the first project funded through the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) program.

How to make buildings truly “smart”

We all hear a lot about smart buildings, but when you look at the data, it seems that most buildings are as dull-witted as ever.

Buildings in mix for breakthrough energy fund

Clean energy developers may secure up to $3 million or 50 per cent of project costs for the advancement of manufacturing, electricity, transportation or buildings related innovations with the potential to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Rick Hansen Foundation launches “Everyone Everywhere” campaign, expands facility certification

Everyone Everywhere campaign to improve accessibility for Canadians of all abilities whenever they work, live, and play.

Spotlighting BTB REIT’s Montreal HQ

How BTB REIT used exterior LED lighting to align its Montreal office's night-time image with its daytime charm.

NS rules out automatic unionization on weekends

A new regulation under the provincial Trade Union Act responds to an unique aspect of the construction sector's dealings with the Nova Scotia Labour Board.

NRC reveals ENERGY STAR Canada award winners

NRCan honours 20 Canadian organizations for excellence in energy efficiency.

Canada shines during 2019 International Day of Light

Global event brings awareness to light and light-based technologies and their role across all facets of life.

New Brunswick issues RFP for iconic Centennial Building

The Government of New Brunswick has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for Fredericton's Centennial Building with the intent to ink a new chapter for the historic facility.

Energy efficiency leaders enrich New Brunswick

Award recipients include early adopters of energy and water-saving technology, long-time conservation advocates and service providers steering clients to electricity and cost savings.

New accessible playground will be Surrey’s largest

A universally accessible playground in Unwin Park in the City of Surrey is set to start construction this summer. It will be the largest in the city.

Mizrahi unveils plans for Andaz Toronto

The luxury hotel is set to make its Toronto debut in 2022.

PRSM rebrands as Connex

The rebranding announcement was made by Bill Yanek, Connex CEO, during the Connex 2019 National Conference held in Denver, Colo.

Green, smart workplaces to attract FM talent

New technologies, demographic shifts, and sustainable solutions top the facility management trends to watch in 2019, according to a Sodexo report.

Senate of Canada Building wins architecture award

Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects are in the national spotlight for their collaborative work on Ottawa's Senate of Canada Building.

Canada invests $277M in Arthur Meighen Building

The project will transform the building into an energy efficient, low-carbon asset, cutting its annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent.

SFU opens new sustainable energy building

The $126 million Simon Fraser University (SFU) Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering Program (SE3P) building was officially opened this April.