Industry News
Latest NA Fenestration Standard published
The 2017 edition of the North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights is now available.
Vancouver reveals final plans for NE False Creek
The City of Vancouver has released the final plan for Northeast False Creek, which will guide the creation of a vibrant new waterfront destination.
Canada ranks second for LEED certified projects
Canada ranked second in the USGBC annual Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED list. Canada has a total of 2,970 LEED certified projects.
Evacuation priorities drive B.C. code proposal
Proposed amendment would eliminate the requirement for signage instructing building occupants not to use the elevator in the case of a fire.
Calgary’s biggest shopping mall nears completion
New Horizon Mall will open this summer in Calgary. The $200 million mall is Calgary and Alberta’s biggest new shopping centre.
2018 B.C. Wood Design Awards nominees
Wood WORKS! BC has announced the nominees for the 2018 Wood Design Awards in B.C. The winners will be announced on February 26th.
Winspear Centre receives $2-mil federal investment
The Government of Canada is investing $2 million in the Francis Winspear Centre for Music in Edmonton through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.
Singleton Urquhart expands into Toronto
Vancouver-based law firm Singleton Urquhart LLP has expanded into Toronto with a new office and the new name Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP.
Most Canadian office markets record 2017 upswing
A 13 per cent national vacancy rate at the end of 2017 cloaks divergent dynamics across the 10 major Canadian office markets CBRE analyzes.
Construction giant Carillion goes into liquidation
U.K-based construction and services giant Carillion has gone into liquidation, putting thousands of jobs and millions of contracts at risk.
Demand for vacation rentals grew in 2017
Accommodations in Whistler, B.C. and Blue Mountain, Ontario, were the top draws among approximately 11,000 advertised Canadian destinations.
BC Road Builders announce 2018 board of directors
The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association has announced its 2018 board of directors including Todd Strynadka as the new chair.
Team selected for New Westminster School
Graham Design-Builders LP with KMBR Architects Planners Inc has been awarded the contract for the New Westminster Secondary School replacement project.
Capri and CMW Insurance rebrands in B.C.
Capri and CMW Insurance have rebranded as CapriCMW. As part of the rebranding, a new visual identity and website have been launched.
Consortium named for Residuals Treatment Facility
Hartland Resource Management Group has been named the preferred proponent for the Capital Regional District Residuals Treatment Facility in Victoria.
Multi-million revamp for CF Chinook Centre
Cadillac Fairview is transforming the entire food court at CF Chinook Centre with a $17 million investment, along with other upgrades.
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager updates to affect LEED projects
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager updates will change the performance of buildings under the LEED Canada EB:O&M 2009 rating system.







