Industry News
Province creating six transit-oriented communities in Toronto
Thousands of new homes will be rising near future transit stations along the Ontario Line subway and Scarborough Subway Extension.
EV charger funds directed outside big cities
Subsidies are now on offer for EV charger installations on publicly accessible sites in small to mid-sized Ontario communities with populations no greater than 170,000.
The Well transforms into hub for public art
At The Well, in the King West neighbourhood, passers-by will discover seven new art pieces on display, including some firsts in Canada.
Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub
The new Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) has an agenda to help nurture retrofit expertise and connect property and facilities managers to a range of services for pursuing decarbonization.
Big six banks feeling little office fallout
The credit rating service, DBRS Morningstar, is reiterating a general negative outlook for office properties, while highlighting lending and underwriting trends that have limited exposure for Canada's big six banks.
Final test precedes LEED v5 O+M 2024 launch
LEED v5 is nearing final form, with the updated rating system for existing buildings operations and maintenance (O+M) undergoing final refinements ahead of a projected 2024 rollout.
Buildings without barriers on 2024 agenda
Organizations with real estate portfolios are encouraged to obtain RHFAC ratings for their properties and become eligible for accolades through the 2024 Buildings Without Barriers Challenge.
CAGBC launches free low carbon training
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is launching a free Low Carbon Training Program in partnership with industry associations.
BOMA Canada honours the industry’s best and brightest
On September 28th, 2023, the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) honoured members of the Canadian commercial real estate industry at their
Call to action 92 premised on truer partnership
Speaking at BOMEX 2023, Bryce Starlight of Taza Development Corporation, offered insight into the Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner's call to action 92.
Infrastructure frailties imbue on-reserve risks
Ontario's recently released climate risk assessment concludes on-reserve buildings, utilities, storm water management, transportation links and communications networks are already highly vulnerable.
A bold vision for Winnipeg Hudson’s Bay building
Led by the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, Winnipeg's iconic Hudson’s Bay building is undergoing a multi-phased, $130-million transformation.
Indigenous design guides Winnipeg’s largest infill development
Winnipeg's largest and most sustainable infill development started taking shape this week.
Disputed port industry draws fire in Saint John
The New Brunswick government and Port of Saint John are jointly investigating a fire in the metal recycler's industrial yard and its compliance with the terms and conditions of its lease.
Organic waste diversion pilot expands in Alberta
The initiative is targeting the industrial, commercial, and institutional sector located in specific jurisdictions.
Pilot program to explore coastal adaptation
Demonstration projects along Canada's Atlantic, Pacific and Northern coasts and in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence river basin to take an integrated approach to climate change adaptation.
Downsview Framework Plan awarded Toronto Urban Design Award
Central to the plan is a vision for low-carbon, inclusive, equitable and sustainable mixed-use neighbourhoods that honour the site's aerospace legacy.




















