Industry News
Downtown Ottawa drawing tenant interest
Downtown class B buildings and the "fringe core" ByWard Market, Centretown and Glebe neighbourhoods are identified as a good fit for start-up enterprises looking for less than 1,000 square feet and/or co-working space.
Ontario legislation ensures fair pay for government contractors
Ontario has introduced legislation to ensure that government contractors in building security, cleaning services and construction will be paid fair wages.
Canadian museum awarded Gold accessibility rating
The new Canada Science and Technology Museum is the first national public institution to receive the RHFAC's Accessibility Certified Gold rating.
Canada and Alberta invest in upgrades at Calgary arts facility
The governments of Canada and Alberta recently announced funding to renew the electrical system in Arts Commons, a multi-venue arts centre in Calgary.
Teknion and Gus* Design Group enter joint venture
Teknion has entered into an alliance with Gus* Design Group, creator of Gus* Modern contemporary residential furniture also suited to contract settings.
Lighting upgrade cuts energy costs at exec suites
A recent lighting renovation at a Montreal-area business centre has reduced its energy costs by two-thirds
Manitoba announces committee to form international curling centre
In an effort to establish an International Curling Centre of Excellence (ICCE) in Winnipeg, Man., the province has selected a committee to help guide its development.
Ontario celebrates opening of three ErinoakKids facilities
The government of Ontario recently celebrated the opening of three new state-of-the-art ErinoakKids facilities in Oakville, Mississauga and Brampton.
Winning design team selected for The Arbour
The winning design team of Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects has been selected by George Brown College to design The Arbour.
Non-residential construction set to bounce back
Non-residential construction could be set for a modest turnaround in 2018, new predictions have revealed.
Self-driving cars may condense parking lots: study
New research from the University of Toronto shows that adoption of self-driving cars could reduce the amount of urban space dedicated to parking.
Haeccity Studio wins for affordable housing idea
Haeccity Studio Architecture’s ideas for creating affordable housing in Metro Vancouver has garnered them the top prize from Urbanarium.
UBC opens $11.6 million sports medicine facility
The Chan Gunn Pavilion, a new $11.6 million sports medicine and exercise science facility, has officially opened at the University of B.C.
New LED lighting for Beacon Hill Park in Quebec
To enhance its sports and recreational facilities and save energy, the city of Beaconsfield, Que., recently replaced the lighting at Beacon Hill Park.
Waste heat to warm buildings at Western U
Western University plans to recover waste heat from its power plant and use it in other buildings while shifting to low-temperature heating systems.
Standing desks may cause lower back pain: study
Nearly half of people who use a standing desk are at risk of developing lower back pain, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
School of Creative Arts buildings open at UWindsor
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on March 22 to celebrate the opening of the University of Windsor’s new School of Creative Arts (SoCA) buildings.




