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Wēv Collection lighting wins Gold at Best of NeoCon

Barbican, an award-winning provider of high-end commercial lighting, has been awarded Gold at the Best of NeoCon Awards for its third new line of 2018, the Wēv Collection.

CN Tower unveils its most extensive renovation

Toronto’s CN Tower has unveiled a $16 million renovation that has transformed the iconic landmark’s 14,000-square-foot main observation level.

BIFMA announces new product conformance requirements

The Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) has released new criteria for Product Conformance Requirements.

Quebec urges energy retrofits and fuel switching

Conservation is the top priority in Quebec's recently unveiled plan to reduce province-wide energy consumption, boost low-carbon supply and embrace electricity storage and smart grid applications.

PCL honoured for excellence in green building

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto) was presented the 2018 Excellence in Green Building: New Construction Institutional Award for Humber River Hospital.

Diamond Schmitt names new principals, associates

Diamond Schmitt Architects has appointed new principals, associates and a director, thereby expanding its ownership, design and management teams.

Canada, Alberta invest in Stanley A. Milner library project

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are investing a total of $4 million in the revitalization of Edmonton's Stanley A. Milner Library.

Studio TK opens first-ever standalone showroom in Chicago

Studio TK recently opened its first-ever standalone showroom at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, in time for NeoCon 2018.

Diamond Schmitt wins Institutional Award for UTSC building

The CaGBC selected UTSC’s Environmental Sciences and Chemistry building as the winner of its 2018 Institutional Award in the large building category.

IFMA announces strategic objectives for its future

IFMA's global board of directors recently announced four strategic objectives, which were developed following a lengthy process of stakeholder engagement.

Mohawk College awarded Zero Carbon Building – Design certification

The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation has been awarded Zero Carbon Building – Design certification from the Canada Green Building Council.

New RICS standard aims to mitigate risks of financial crimes

RICS is consulting on a new standard that aims to inform property professionals and regulated firms on the risks posed by financial crimes.

Human-centric lighting can create healthy buildings: report

A new report from Navigant Research examines the impact of human-centric lighting on building occupant health, well-being and productivity.

The DARE District launches at Algonquin College

Algonquin College’s Ottawa campus has opened the DARE District, a new centre for learning, innovation and entrepreneurship.

SAP Labs Canada earns first RHFAC Certified Gold

SAP Labs Canada is the first business in Canada to earn ‘Accessibility Certified Gold’ rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification.

Luc Bouliane named RAIC 2018 Young Architect

Toronto-based Luc Bouliane, MRAIC, will be the recipient of the 2018 Young Architect Award of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).

Ontario approves five community benefits projects

Ontario has approved five community benefits projects, which will help support local communities during the development of major new public infrastructure.