Industry News
Winners announced at 2018 Wood Design Awards in B.C.
At the 14th annual Wood Design Awards, the innovative architectural and structural design of taller and larger mass timber buildings took centre stage.
GBCI Canada opens in second largest market for LEED
GBCI and the CaGBC have formed GBCI Canada to accelerate green building market transformation and impact in Canada.
New office building to anchor urban centre in Vaughan
A mixed-use headquarters for the Labourers' International Union of North America Local 183 will break ground in The City of Vaughan this fall.
First Smart Building Analytics Living Lab to open at Ryerson
Schneider Electric Canada has partnered with Ryerson University to build the Smart Building Analytics Living Lab, the first laboratory of its kind in Canada.
M Real Estate unveils new office space, The M Coach House
Greater Montreal-based real estate agency M Real Estate recently opened The M Coach House, its fourth office location in Quebec.
Expansion planned for Scarborough and Rouge Hospital
The emergency department at Scarborough and Rouge Hospital’s Centenary site is set to be redeveloped and expanded to replace aging infrastructure.
Carbon market funding to upgrade Ontario schools
Ontario is investing in energy upgrades at college and university campuses across the province.
World’s largest YMCA opens in Calgary
Shane Homes YMCA has opened at the new Rock Ridge facility in Calgary. It is the world's largest YMCA. The facility stands at 284,000 square feet.
Hamilton tops list of most intelligent communities worldwide
Hamilton has been selected by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) as one of the Top7 Intelligent Communities of the Year, worldwide.
Canadian construction unions endorse Aecon deal
CBTU argues: "Aecon will remain a Canadian firm albeit with shareholders from away."
Study finds companies unprepared for new energy economy
A new study released by Schneider Electric finds that most organizations feel prepared for a decentralized, decarbonized and digitized future, but many of those companies
ENGIE Services acquires PBW High Voltage
ENGIE Services Inc. has acquired PBW High Voltage Ltd., an Ontario-based power system specialist.
Michael Garron Hospital design team selected
A team has been selected to design, build and finance a campus redevelopment and state-of-the-art patient care tower at Michael Garron Hospital.
Online tool helps workplaces address stress and mental injury
A new online survey tool assists workplaces in identifying and addressing psychosocial hazards.
LeBreton Flats redevelopment plans progress
Ottawa's national hockey league team, the Senators, expects to move from current home ice in the city's west end to the new arena.
Ontario invests in additions and upgrades at 79 schools
Ontario is investing $784 million in 79 new and renovated schools across the province to create more licensed child care spaces.
Barrie hospital opens Cardiac Intervention Unit
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre opens its Cardiac Intervention Unit to provide advanced cardiac care to patients in the North Simcoe Muskoka region.




