Industry News

Rooftop garden opens at Vancouver Public Library

The new public rooftop garden at the Vancouver Central Public Library is officially open. The expansion adds an important, public amenity for Vancouver to have people come together.

IDC celebrates Value of Design Award winners

The Interior Designers of Canada celebrated the value of design and top interior designers who have pushed new boundaries with its inaugural Value of Design Awards.

Oxford Properties launches The Stack in Vancouver

Oxford Properties Group has announced the launch of The Stack at 1133 Melville in Vancouver's downtown core, a AAA class 540,000 sq. ft. office development.

IDIBC celebrates interior design excellence

The Interior Designers Institute of B.C. (IDIBC) held its 35th annual Awards of Excellence event on Sept 21 in downtown Vancouver.

International LAMP lighting designs honoured

LAMP has announced its 2018 international lighting design winners. The awards honour the best in established, emerging and student designers.

REMI Network earns three 2018 COPA nominations

After winning gold in 2017, the REMI Network is again a Canadian Online Publishing Award finalist for Best Trade Media Website.

WeWork in bad faith on non-compete agreements

WeWork has released 1,400 low-wage employees from non-compete agreements and relaxed restrictions on 1,800 middle management and professional staff under pressure from the Attorneys General of New York and Illinois.

Wood WORKS! BC recognizes wood leadership

Wood WORKS! BC recognized leadership in structural and architectural wood use by local governments at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

RAIC unveils new Governor General’s medals

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada will unveil a beautiful new design for the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture at the 2018 awards ceremony.

UBC reveals new student residence project

A new gateway student residence building on Student Union Boulevard at the UBC Point Grey campus will meet growing demand for more housing.

Californians urge scrutiny of seismic resistance

Legislation to mandate a statewide inventory of buildings deemed to be potentially vulnerable in a major earthquake awaits the Governor of California's signature to become law.

Cosentino opens Vancouver showroom

Cosentino, a global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces, officially opened its new Vancouver centre in September.

RHF accessibility assessor course set for Vanc.

The Rick Hansen Foundation is calling all interested building professionals to register for the upcoming RHF accessibility assessor course in Vancouver.

Ole Scheeren design for Vancouver’s twin towers

The design for the Barclay Village in Vancouver by architect Büro Ole Scheeren draws inspiration from the texture and scale of the surrounding urban fabric.

Alberta invests in Vivo expansion project

Alberta has announced it will be providing $15 million over three years for the Vivo for Healthier Generations expansion project.

Tennis Canada set to build new facility in Burnaby

Tennis Canada has announced a partnership agreement with the City of Burnaby that will see the development of the Western Canada Tennis Centre.

RAIC offers new insurance program for architects

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has created a new insurance program designed for architects, available starting October 1 for RAIC members only.