Industry News
Calgary East Village project set to top off
The 9th Avenue SE Parkade and Platform Innovation Centre in Calgary’s East Village is set to be topped off with the final concrete pour.
CaGBC launches green recovery initiative
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has launched a new green recovery initiative, calling for government investment that prioritizes green building.
Lemay unites Western locations under one name
Lemay + Toker, in Western Canada, is now known as Lemay, unifying the firm’s nation-wide brand. Calgary senior partners Eric and Dedre Toker are retiring.
DIRTT promotes pre-fabricated construction
DIRTT Environmental Solutions has launched Make Space for Possibilities. The advocacy campaign demonstrates the benefits of pre-fabricated construction.
Finalists announced for Canada’s best restroom
Cintas has announced its five finalists for the 2020 Canada's Best Restroom Award which recognizes outstanding facilities across the country.
BCRPA presents awards for recreation excellence
BC Recreation and Parks Association has presented two projects with Facility Excellence Awards. The annual awards recognize outstanding innovation.
WELL Health Safety Rating enrollment opens
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has opened enrollment for the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management.
Modular classroom supports outdoor education
Weiss Architecture & Urbanism Limited has collaborated with Wonder Incorporated to create a modular ‘front of classroom’ teaching support unit.
OAA launches new logo and website
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has a new logo and website. The new black and white logo was developed by Leo Burnett Canada.
Canadians among ASHRAE outstanding achievers
This year’s select group of honourees for distinguished service, exceptional service and distinguished long-term membership was announced at the Society’s annual conference, which is unfolding in a four-day virtual format.
KPF designed Vancouver office tower gets approval
Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) has received unanimous approval from the Vancouver City Council for 601 West Pender Street, slated for completion in 2025.
York U kicks off rise of School of Continuing Studies
York University virtually broke ground on the first dedicated structure for its School of Continuing Studies to celebrate the new Keele campus facility.
Quadrangle and Human Space launch Wellness Ready
Quadrangle and Human Space have launched Wellness Ready, a program to support businesses as they create healthy environments for returning occupants and customers.
Design team named for Calgary’s event centre
Design firms HOK and Dialog have been selected to design Calgary's new $550 million event centre. The new building will replace the iconic Saddledome.
HAVAN recognizes outstanding builders
Top builders from around Metro Vancouver were recognized by the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) with 2020 Awards for Housing Excellence.
B.C. takes steps to grow mass timber buildings
The B.C. government is taking steps to strengthen its forest and timber industry by implementing mass timber into the construction of buildings.
Chris Phillips: CSLA Lifetime Achievement Award
Chris Phillips, founding partner of PFS Studio in Vancouver, will receive the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects' (CSLA) Lifetime Achievement Award.





