Industry News
Eaton Centre’s galleria roof to get $60-mil makeover
New materials and technologies will replace the existing glass yet retain the classic design aesthetic the roof is famous for.
Design team named for Edmonton’s Warehouse Park
The City of Edmonton has awarded the contract for the Warehouse Park project to a team of internationally recognized Canadian companies.
A first look at the Queensway Health Centre expansion
The Stantec-designed patient tower will define the northern edge of the Queensway campus, with the primary hospital building clearly visible from the north and northwest entrances.
Terminus mass timber building completed
The Terminus at District 56 commercial building in Langford, B.C. features the first buckling-restrained braces housed within a timber frame.
Cheam Leisure Centre achieves accessibility gold
Cheam Leisure Centre in Chilliwack has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the RHFAC program.
Heritage buildings evoke Canadian excellence
Three newly named members of the Order of Canada have been recognized for their exemplary contribution to the preservation and rejuvenation of heritage buildings.
HDR announces new design principal in Vancouver
Matthieu Grady has joined HDR as design principal in the Vancouver studio. He brings more than 21 years of experience to the role.
MacNeil appointed RAIC vice president of practice
Gregory MacNeil has been appointed RAIC vice president of practice. MacNeil will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team.
Vancouver earns PH certification for tallest building
City of Vancouver announced it has received certification for a new seven-storey Passive House project that is the tallest in the province.
UBC expedites net-zero target
A new climate action plan at the University of British Columbia aims to accelerate emissions reductions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035—15 years ahead of
New project tackles accessibility of heritage buildings
Human Space is tackling the challenge of addressing accessibility of heritage buildings while preserving historical integrity.
DIALOG files patent for hybrid timber floor system
DIALOG has filed a patent for its Hybrid Timber Floor System. Once approved, the system could lead to mass timber structural solutions.
Vancouver projects honoured with Brownie Awards
Three Vancouver projects were honoured at the 22nd Annual Brownie Awards, which provide recognition and celebration of brownfield projects.
CSA Group takes lighting services to California
CSA Group promises to hasten turnaround times for getting lighting products into the marketplace through centralized offering of testing, inspection and certification services,
Acton Ostry Architects announces new partners
Acton Ostry Architects (AOA) announces new partners and an expanded leadership team for the Vancouver-based practice.
Fort Edmonton Park receives international award
The Indigenous People’s Experience at Fort Edmonton Park has been recognized with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement.
Team chosen for Cowichan Secondary School
The new Cowichan Secondary School is one step closer to reality with the selection of the successful proponent in the design-build process.





















