Industry News
Eau Claire Plaza reopens with new public spaces
The revitalized Eau Claire Plaza, a signature public space in downtown Calgary, is now open for Calgarians to gather, celebrate, and connect.
Int’l design competition call for Banff National Park
RAIC is partnering with Parks Canada to oversee an international design competition for Banff National Park.
Province shares final designs for Ontario Place
The province unveiled updated designs for Ontario Place, while announcing a new, publicly-owned parking structure with about 3,500 spots.
Calgary’s parks win first Green Flag Award in Canada
Reader Rock Garden and Confederation Park in Calgary have both been awarded a Green Flag Award, marking a first in Canada.
2025 CAGBC Awards winners celebrated
The winners of the 2025 CAGBC Awards were announced at the Building Lasting Change (BLC) conference gala in Vancouver.
RAIC launches Climate Action Plan
RAIC has launched its Climate Action Plan (CAP), providing a dynamic roadmap to accelerate the transition toward low-carbon design.
King arches installed on PNE’s new amphitheatre
EllisDon, in partnership with Walters Steel, announced the installation of all three King arches, the supporting structure for the Freedom Mobile Arch’s iconic canopy. The
Embodied Carbon Awards recognize trailblazers
Six trailblazers in B.C. were recognized for their pioneering work in reducing embodied carbon at the third annual Embodied Carbon Awards.
New standard for accessible-ready housing
Accessibility Standards Canada published a new standard that will allow people to adapt their homes to changing needs.
Built Green launches its Schools’ Program pilot
Built Green Canada is piloting a school program that takes a holistic approach to development.
Two Marriott hotel brands break ground
Developer Paul Y. Construction (B.C) Ltd. has broken ground on a new 30-storey tower in downtown Vancouver, which will bring together two Marriott International brands.
Stantec designing multiple AI data centres in Alberta
One company has multi-year program to build AI data centres across Alberta.
Cowichan’s new hospital achieves zero carbon
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has achieved zero carbon certification, making it the first Canadian hospital to do so.
CSLA Awards of Excellence winners revealed
The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the recipients of the 2025 Awards of Excellence.
The Evergreen condo to adjoin historic church in Ottawa
The condo will be a net-zero operational carbon building and respect the heritage elements of the church.
Kelowna Parkinson Rec Centre breaks ground
Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre has officially broken ground. It will offer three times as many programs as the existing facility.
Capilano University opens childhood studies centre
Capilano University officially opened the doors to the Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies including and a second childcare facility.





















