Industry News
Construction starts on Calgary’s Olympic Plaza
Calgary’s Olympic Plaza Transformation project (OPT) marked a major milestone, with a groundbreaking ceremony.
B.C. celebrates low-carbon construction leadership
Six trailblazers were recognized for their pioneering work in reducing embodied carbon at the B.C. Embodied Carbon Awards.
Derek Newby inducted into RAIC College of Fellows
Derek Newby, Perkins&Will managing director of Vancouver and Calgary, has been inducted into the RAIC College of Fellows.
Merrick Architecture reflects on 40 years
Merrick Architecture is celebrating 40 years of serving communities across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Winner selected for Banff Park design competition
Paul Raff Studio and Kengo Kuma & Associates have been selected as winners of the Banff international design competition.
CSLA celebrates 2026 awards winners
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the recipients of the 2026 Awards of Excellence
Dialog, HNTB selected for Edmonton Event Park
Dialog, in partnership with HNTB, has been selected as the lead design team for Downtown Edmonton’s new Event Park.
UK inspires renewal of Ukrainian university
State Tax University is drawing inspiration from renowned British universities as it rebuilds its main campus in Ukraine.
S2 Architecture principal David Symons retiring
After more than four decades of shaping spaces, S2 Architecture principal David Symons will retire in July 2026.
B+H Architects appoint senior director
B+H Architects announced the appointment of Janine Grossmann as senior director, business development, architecture + design.
UAA founding principal Shelley Craig retires
Urban Arts Architecture (UAA) has announced the retirement of founding principal Shelley Craig.
Concept plan approved for new Vancouver park
Vancouver has approved a concept plan for a new park at Burrard Slopes, which will be one hectare to serve two growing communities.
Sq’éwqel Community School wins Prix du XXe siècle
The Sq’éwqel Community School has been named a 2026 winner of the Prix du XXe siècle by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
Architecture49 names Pauline Thimm as principal
Architecture49 announced Pauline Thimm as the new managing principal for the Prairie region. She brings more than 25 years of experience to the role.
IDC opens applications for VODA competition
The Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) has opened applications for the Value of Design Award ( VODA) and student competitions.
Surrey unveils eCheck tool for residential approvals
The City of Surrey has launched an innovative digital compliance tool designed to streamline the residential plan review process.
OAA design awards finalists revealed
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the 20 finalists for its 2026 Design Excellence Awards.
