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Ontario creates web portal for unsolicited infrastructure bids

The private sector can now share their expertise on public infrastructure needs through unsolicited bids submitted online to the Ontario government.

Seneca unveils Centre for Innovation

Seneca officially celebrated the opening of its new Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship – a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Wales McLelland breaks ground on Porsche Centre

Wales McLelland has broke ground on the new flagship Porsche Centre Richmond, which will be one of the largest Porsche dealerships in Canada.

Infrastructure report calls for urgent investment

Canada’s public infrastructure requires urgent attention in order to reverse the current state of disrepair, according to latest report.

HAVAN elects Mark Cooper as board chair

Members of the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) elected Mark Cooper as their 2019/2020 chair at HAVAN's Annual Election Meeting in Burnaby.

Kryton acquires Maturix technology

Kryton International has acquired a 30 per cent interest in Sensohive Technologies ApS of Odense, Denmark and will be distributor of the Maturix technology.

Built Green Canada launches HD Renovation Program pilot

Built Green Canada announced it has launched the High Density Renovation Program pilot with four projects underway, courtesy of Strategic Group’s office-to-residential repurposing projects in Calgary and Edmonton.

Ferris Elementary wins Greenest School in Canada competition

As part of World Green Building Week, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Canada Coalition for Green Schools recognize Canadian schools that promote sustainability and offer programs that encourage awareness of environmental issues.

B.C. governments recognized for wood leadership

Leadership in structural and architectural wood use by local governments was recognized by Wood WORKS! BC with the 2019 Community Recognition Awards.

Teams shortlisted for $1.9B St. Paul’s Hospital

The new St. Paul’s Hospital is one step closer to starting construction, with two qualified teams short-listed to participate in the RFP phase.

B.C. communities adopt mass timber technology

Thirteen B.C. communities are adopting innovative mass timber technology for taller wood buildings and will provide feedback for the next major code change.

Burden of occupational cancer in Canada

Burden of occupational cancer in Canada: Major workplace carcinogens and prevention of exposure report was produced by The Occupational Cancer Research Centre.

Construction of Vancouver Robson plaza begins

Construction has begun in downtown Vancouver to transform 800 Robson Street into a permanent, public plaza. Robson Square is closed until spring 2020.

Lifetime Achievement for three women architects

For the first time in the history of the Green Building Festival, all three 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winners are leading female architects.

Molson Coors opens new brewery in Chilliwack

Molson Coors Canada has officially opened its newest modern brewery in Chilliwack, B.C. The $300 million facility is the newest and most modern brewery.

Sun Life Building receives LEED Platinum

CaGBC has awarded LEED Platinum certification (Existing Building) to the Sun Life Building, the highest level of recognition for LEED Green Buildings.

Advancing women engineers initiative launched

The engineering and technology professions in B.C. are launching a new initiative to increase the number of women in science and related occupations.