Industry News
Canada enforces new regs for handling workplace asbestos
Canada enforced changes to occupational health and safety regulations on workplace asbestos today and declared updates to national building codes.
Calgary to sell seven sites for affordable housing
The City of Calgary will be selling seven city-owned sites to non-profit affordable housing providers.
Alberta hits the trifecta for GHG emissions
Differing populations, economic drivers and sources of electricity generation are easily discernible in the provincial/territorial breakdown of GHG emissions statistics.
Gord Johnston named new Stantec president and CEO
Gord Johnston, executive vice president of Stantec’s Infrastructure business operating unit, has been selected by the board of directors to assume the role of president
Anvil Centre receives LEED Gold certification
The Anvil Centre and the Anvil Centre Office Tower in New Westminster, B.C. have officially received LEED Gold certification.
Concrete Alberta announces new executive director
The Concrete Alberta board of directors has announced that Dan Hanson is its new executive director, effective August 8, 2017. He replaces Robin Bobocel, who has
ASHRAE honours industry achievement
Luc Bertrand of Saint-Lambert, Quebec, and George E. Menzies of Burlington, Ontario, were recognized for their outstanding contribution to advancing sustainable technology in the built environment over the past five decades.
PCL awarded contract for Calgary Cancer Centre
PCL Construction Management Inc. (Calgary) has been awarded the $1.1 billion design-build contract for the new Calgary Cancer Centre project. The Calgary Cancer Centre is
City of Toronto appoints first chief resilience officer
Toronto has appointed Elliott Cappell as its first chief resilience officer.
Metro Vancouver examines mobility pricing
Metro Vancouver will examine mobility pricing with the official launch of the Mobility Pricing Independent Commission. “Mobility pricing is a key pillar of the Mayors’
Isabelle Jodoin is first woman to chair the AFG
Isabelle Jodoin, Stantec senior vice president, Quebec, has been appointed chairperson of the board of directors of the Quebec Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (AFG),
Recycled tires create more resilient concrete: study
Researchers at the University of British Columbia used recycled tires to develop a stronger concrete that could be used for buildings.
Adera recognized for building excellence
Adera was recently presented with awards for design, architectural quality and innovation by the CHBA and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association.
Concert’s David Podmore retires as CEO
David Podmore has announced his retirement as CEO of Concert Real Estate Corporation. Effective June 2, 2017, Brian McCauley assumes the role of president and CEO for
CaGBC launches Zero Carbon Building Standard
To help meet Canada’s climate change commitments, the Canada Green Building Council has launched the country’s first Zero Carbon Building Standard.
GBCI Canada created to rev up green building
CaGBC and Green Business Certification Inc. are forming a Canadian joint venture called Green Business Certification Inc. Canada (GBCI Canada).
Ledcor donates $250,000 to University of Alberta
The Ledcor Group of Companies has donated $250,000 to the University of Alberta’s new David and Joan Lynch School of Engineering Safety and Risk Management







