Industry News
Industry associations team up on FM training framework
Introduced in January 2019, the goal of the training is to establish holistic guidelines for FM industry — particularly in the technical fields.
Avmor launches podcast series for cleaning professionals
A new topic will be discussed every other Wednesday on a continuing basis.
Jobs foreseen from energy efficiency spending
The 2019 federal budget allocates $950 million to underwrite retrofits and energy-efficient new development in the municipal, not-for-profit, private homeownership and affordable housing sectors.
New student residence opens near McGill University
Campus1 Montreal has officially opened at McGill University.
Ontario announces infrastructure funding program
Ontario recently announced plans for a new funding program to provide $30 billion over 10 years towards infrastructure projects across the province.
Ontario touts public-private partnership savvy
Infrastructure Ontario will offer consulting services to the global market, pushing its experience overseeing dozens of major institutional construction projects.
Inscape opens flagship Toronto showroom
Workplace furniture provider Inscape recently opened its flagship showroom and Engagement Centre in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.
3XN unveils plans for Bayside Toronto office tower
HRH Crown Prince of Denmark was in Toronto earlier this month to announce plans for a 10-storey timber-constructed office tower set for Bayside Toronto.
Senate of Canada Building officially opens
The former Beaux-Arts central train station, built in 1912, has officially reopened as the new Senate of Canada Building following its restoration.
Webinar aims to train FMs on active shooter events
The Institute of Real Estate Management is holding a two-hour webinar event on April 17 to help prepare real estate managers for active shooter events.
Deferred maintenance hits home for legislators
Due to mark its centennial in sync with Manitoba's sesquicentennial next year, the Beaux Arts style landmark now requires more than $150 million worth of restorative upgrades.
CCMP to acquire facilities management company for $1B
BGIS CEO, Gordon Hicks, and the management team will remain in place and work with CCMP to support the company’s next phase of growth.
IFMA and Macau Institute of Management sign strategic agreement
Macau Institute of Management (MIM) has been the pioneer promoting facility management as a professional subject in Macau since 2007.
Tim Hortons opens first location in China
Tim Hortons opened its first restaurant in Shangai, China today.
Urban form linked to obesity and climate change
Efficient public transportation and design-based catalysts for physical activity can help curb greenhouse gas emissions related to personal automobile use.
Resource launches to improve DoPS implementation
To improve the accessibility of public spaces, AllAccess has released a Toolkit of online resources to support the understanding and implementation of DoPS.
Cadillac Fairview invests in Kitchener-Waterloo region
Led by Cadillac Fairview, the redevelopment team includes Colliers International, architect Petroff Partnership Architects and designer Roy Higgs International.




