Industry News
Guide for NLT design and construction a first
A new comprehensive guide on Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) with detailed expert advice is now available for Canada’s design and construction community.
Canada’s first LEED Platinum heritage conversion opens
Credit Suisse Asset Management and Vancouver-based Swissreal Investments officially opened The Exchange office tower yesterday.
CSLA recognizes professional excellence
The 2017 Recognition Awards were handed out at the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) Gala in October, honouring professional excellence.
Diamond Schmitt names new principals & associates
Diamond Schmitt Architects has expanded its ownership and design teams with the appointment of new principals and associates.
MEC breaks ground on Vancouver flagship store
MEC, a Canadian outdoor recreation gear and clothing retailer, has broken ground on its new Vancouver flagship store located in Olympic Village.
Gibbs Gage Architects announce new partners
Gibbs Gage Architects (GGA) has announced that Chito Pabustan and David Wittman are now partners in the Calgary-based firm.
LEED Gold for Langara Science & Technology building
The Science and Technology Building at Langara College in Vancouver has officially received LEED gold status in October, 2017.
World’s tallest passive towers set for Vancouver
A new proposed project at 1400 Alberni Street will make Vancouver home to the world’s tallest passive house towers at 48 and 43 storeys.
Design standards key to benchmarking diversity
Accessibility and inclusiveness are on the agenda for a pending update of the model green office lease that has become an entrenched standard in Canada's commercial real estate sector.
Two B.C. projects win CDBI Awards of Excellence
The Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI) has announced the winners of its 2017 Design-Build Award of Excellence. Both projects are located in B.C.
IREE certification for retrofits coming to Canada
CaGBC, GBCI and the Advanced Energy Centre are working together to bring the Investor Confidence Project and its IREE certification to Canada.
World’s first double LEED Platinum building
The Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) has earned LEED v4 Existing Building Platinum, becoming the first double LEED Platinum convention centre in the world
Construction begins on Vancouver Centre II
Vancouver Centre II, the next phase of the Vancouver Centre complex, will be in the heart of the city's growing tech hub.
IDIBC celebrates design excellence
The Interior Designers Institute of B.C. (IDIBC) held its annual Awards of Excellence event on Sept 29th in downtown Vancouver.
B.C. Community Recognition Awards announced
Six local governments in B.C. were recognized for their leadership in the use of wood in community projects, both architecturally and structurally.
Air Canada unveils YVR lounge makeover
Air Canada has unveiled its new Vancouver International Maple Leaf Lounge following an 18-month complete makeover and expansion.
CaGBC report recommends national retrofit strategy
A CaGBC report suggests provincially-specific retrofit pathways that include recommissioning, deep retrofits, renewable energy and fuel switching actions.
