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Canada, Quebec invest in library expansion

The governments of Canada and Quebec are each investing nearly $1.3 million to renovate, upgrade and expand the Dollard-des-Ormeaux library.

Majority of Canadians support public-private partnerships: survey

According to a new Nanos Research survey, 64 per cent of Canadians remain supportive of public-private partnerships (P3s) to build critical infrastructure.

Canada funds historic building restoration in Quebec

The Government of Canada is providing $400,000 in funding over three years to the Centre des arts contemporains du Québec in Sorel-Tracy.

Deloitte Canada to be sole tenant of Spaces Granville

Deloitte Canada recently reached an agreement to become the sole tenant of Spaces Granville, the new Vancouver outpost of co-working office space.

The Co-operators aims for new WELL-certified HQ

The Co-operators plans to pursue WELL Certification making it the first insurance and financial services company to target this certification for a new building in Canada.

IFMA joins forces with ISSA Show Canada

The International Facility Management Association is joining forces with ISSA and MediaEdge Communications to support a new trade show and conference – ISSA Show Canada.

Two Studio TK designs receive Good Design Awards

Two of Studio TK’s latest furniture collections for social spaces, Borough and Cesto, earned 2018 Good Design Awards in the Furniture category.

Ontario invests in hospital upgrades and repairs

The Ontario government is investing $175 million in upgrades, repairs and maintenance at 128 hospitals across the province.

IFMA issues new FM benchmarking report

IFMA has released the 2018 Operations and Maintenance: Qualitative Analysis Benchmarking Report from its FM Research and Benchmarking Institute.

SNC-Lavalin named FM for Saskatchewan hospital

SNC-Lavalin has been selected as the facility manager for the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB), a provincial psychiatric facility.

Global flooring market set to see steady growth : report

The global flooring market is anticipated to reach $450 billion by 2026, according to a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR).

Edmonton’s Roxy Theatre to be reconstructed

The Government of Canada is investing $2.5 million towards the reconstruction of Edmonton’s Roxy Theatre, which was badly damaged following a fire.

NEMA revises standard for electrical equipment enclosures

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has revised NEMA 250-2018 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).

SvN Architects + Planners names new partners

SvN Architects + Planners has recognized quality leadership by naming Shonda Wang, Sony Rai and Liana Bresler new partners of the firm.

Four Teknion products earn Good Design Awards

Four new workplace products from Teknion, including Zones Modular Seating and the Banqs seating collection, were honoured with 2018 Good Design Awards.

RIU Hotels & Resorts opening first hotel in Canada

RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the construction of a hotel in Toronto. The Spanish company intends to invest around $100-million in the project.

Global hardwood supplier announces Canadian debut

In response to the growing demand for engineered wood products, Havwoods International has announced plans to open its first Canadian showroom in Toronto.