Industry News

Eau Claire

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.
banff

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.
Ontario Place

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.
green flag

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.
CAGBC

2025 CAGBC Awards winners celebrated

The winners of the 2025 CAGBC Awards were announced at the Building Lasting Change (BLC) conference gala in Vancouver.
emissions

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.
arches

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

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. 
accessibility

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

Built Green launches its Schools’ Program pilot

Built Green Canada is piloting a school program that takes a holistic approach to development.
Marriott

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

Stantec designing multiple AI data centres in Alberta

One company has multi-year program to build AI data centres across Alberta.
cowichan hospital

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

CSLA Awards of Excellence winners revealed

The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) announced the recipients of the 2025 Awards of Excellence.
The Evergreen

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

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

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.