Industry News

Counter tariffs bring procurement complications

Counter tariffs bring procurement complications

Procurement complications have arisen throughout Canada as businesses grapple with a long list of U.S. products now to be subject to a 25 per cent import tax.
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Shine Awards celebrate B.C. interior designers

The Shine Awards of Excellence 2025 were held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, celebrating the best professional interior designers in B.C.
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HCMA selected to design Saanich municipal facility

The District of Central Saanich has announced local architectural firm HCMA will design Central Saanich’s new municipal building.
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Daniels opens accessibility standards to the industry

The standards set new benchmarks beyond the Ontario Building Code requirements for accessibility in housing.
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HCMA expands with new principals

Vancouver based HCMA has announced three of its architects have joined the partnership group. They join seven other principals.
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International competition seeks design for Banff Ave

Parks Canada has engaged RAIC to oversee an international design competition for the Banff Avenue Redevelopment Project.
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Dialog projects earn International Design Awards

Dialog Design was honoured by the International Design Awards (IDA) with two awards for innovative design and excellence.
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Livingspace acquisition expands outdoor solutions

Livingspace Interiors has acquired Brougham Outdoor and Kerrisdale Lumber Home’s Outdoor Kitchen, expanding its outdoor solutions.
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Calgary unveils 2025 Winter City Design winners

The winners of Calgary's 2025 Winter City Design Competition have been revealed: The Dot Spot Pavilion and Serenity Passage.
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East Village public washroom & pickleball court opens

The Open, a new permanent washroom and adjoining pickleball court in downtown Calgary’s east end, has officially opened.
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Squamish selects housing design winners

The District of Squamish announced the winners of its Multiplex Design Competition in three housing design categories.
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Five interior design trends for winter

This year, we’re seeing bolder tones and natural materials to craft environments that feel both inviting and personal.
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Arts Commons Transformation breaks ground

The Arts Commons Transformation expansion has broken ground. It is the largest arts-focused infrastructure project currently underway in Canada.
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Perkins&Will opens new Calgary studio

Architecture and design firm Perkins&Will has unveiled its new Calgary studio in the historic Glenbow building.
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təməsew̓txʷ centre wins Prix Versailles Special Prize

The recently completed facility in New Westminster is the third Canadian project to earn recognition since the prize was established in 2015.
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New regional park coming to South Langley

Metro Vancouver is creating a new regional park in south Langley, which will connect green spaces and grow the park system.
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Ocean discovery hub targets net-zero in Pender Harbour 

The Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station will be a place where science, art and Indigenous knowledge intersect.