Industry News
Ontario invests $1.6 mil in community agency renos
The Government of Ontario is investing $1.6 million in over 60 projects that will upgrade and repair community agencies across the province.
Canada invests in Canadian Centre for Architecture
The Government of Canada is providing more than $1.2 million in funding for the Canadian Centre for Architecture through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.
CaGBC receives support from Climate Action Fund
The Government of Canada is providing up to $496,333 in funding to the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) through the Climate Action Fund.
New CBTU program aims to increase women apprentices
Canada’s Building Trades Unions have announced the launch of provincial Offices to Advance Women Apprentices in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.
Design revealed for U of T’s new building
Designed by New York-based architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the new University of Toronto building is a nine-storey development located at 90 Queen’s Park Crescent.
St. Paul’s Hospital given green light in Vancouver
The new St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver has been given the green light. It is expected to open in 2026 and will be located at 1002 Station St.
Okanagan College building certified LEED Platinum
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently awarded Okanagan College its second LEED Platinum certification for its new trades building in Kelowna.
CIBC Mellon’s One York Street certified LEED Gold
CIBC Mellon’s office at One York Street, located in Toronto’s South Core financial district, has achieved LEED Gold certification by the Canada Green Building Council
Canada ranked second for LEED certified projects
The Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED list recognizes markets outside of the U.S. that use LEED's green building program, created by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Nova Scotia Province House marks bicentennial
The sandstone Palladian-Georgian structure is Canada's oldest legislative building, originally housing Nova Scotia's colonial government prior to Confederation.
Historic Quebec site gets $3.6-mil for museum development
Canada is supporting the Centre historique de la mine King (KB3) by providing $3.6 million towards the development of the historic site.
FSI names Jon Benjamin region manager for Canada
FSI Global, a leading facilities management software provider, recently opened a Canadian office in an effort to expand its global operations.
New partners join ISSA Show Canada
In an ongoing effort to unite the cleaning industry and tap into all educational resources, IEHA and OHHA have announced their collaboration with ISSA Show Canada.
Design revealed for SickKids’ new Patient Support Centre
Designed by B+H Architects, the new Patient Support Centre (PSC) is a 22-storey development located on The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) campus.
Quadrangle forms partnership with UK-based BDP
Building Design Partnership (BDP) has made a strategic investment in Toronto-based architecture and interior design firm Quadrangle.
City of Mississauga recognized for energy conservation efforts
The City of Mississauga has been recognized with multiple energy awards for 2018 for its energy conservation and innovative efforts.
New $45-million condo hotel set for Mont-Tremblant
C Hôtels Tremblant is investing $45 million in a new luxury hotel and condominium complex to be located at the foot of Versant Soleil in Mont-Tremblant.




