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Canada invests in Calgary cultural organizations

The Government of Canada is investing $2.38 million to support the construction of infrastructure for eight arts and culture organizations in Calgary.

Carbon pricing hailed as a boost to retrofits

Dismantling Ontario's cap-and-trade system would be a setback for the commercial real estate sector and the many trades and professions it employs, one of its prominent industry organizations maintains.

New Ryerson campus set for Brampton

A new Ryerson University campus is set to rise in Brampton, in partnership with Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology.

Studio TK and Artifort form partnership

Studio TK has entered into a new product partnership with Artifort to manufacture and distribute select Artifort furnishings in North America.

The importance of indoor air quality for productive workers

In the 1700s, Ben Franklin said, “I am persuaded that no common air from outside is so unwholesome as the air inside a closed room

LiFi among best and brightest new lighting products

A LiFi solution was recognized as being among the best and brightest new lighting products in the past year at LIGHTFAIR® International last week.

Green certified office space no rarity in Canada

On a square footage basis, more than 50 per cent of the commercial inventory in Vancouver and Toronto now boasts LEED or BOMA BEST status.

Sodexo reveals top trends shaping the future of the workplace

Sodexo recently released its 2018 Global Workplace Trends report, which features insights into the most significant factors affecting the future of work.

New postsecondary campus to rise in Halton Region

Ontario is investing $90 million in a new postsecondary campus in Milton, which is located on Ontario's Innovation SuperCorridor.

IFMA celebrates publication of newest FM standard

IFMA is celebrating the publication of a new management systems standard for the industry: “ISO 41001, Facility Management – Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use.”

Ontario invests in Toronto vaccine manufacturing facility

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $70 million towards Sanofi Pasteur Limited’s $500-million vaccine manufacturing facility in Toronto.

Commercial buildings stuck at GHG status quo

Canadian commercial buildings registered the same 40-megatonne output of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2016 as in 2005.

Construction starts on Michael Garron Hospital expansion

Construction recently began on the new patient care tower at Michael Garron Hospital, formerly Toronto East General Hospital.

Lighting updates top to-do list at B.C. library

Lighting upgrades are at the top of a list of projects in line to receive funding at the City of Delta's libraries.

New FM framework provides decision-making best practices

New guidance from RICS and IFMA seeks to highlight how critical FM is to how an organization or property occupier functions successfully as an investment.

PCL Construction and Microsoft bring smart building implementations

PCL Construction and Microsoft are teaming up to fuel joint innovation and development of smart building implementations.

Transformed Weiser Hall opens at University of Michigan

The renovated Weiser Hall at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus repurposed the previous ten-storey tower to create a dynamic learning environment.