The təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in New Westminster, B.C., was named after the playful, curious nature of a sea otter, in turn, reflecting the kind of visitor experience the local community was hoping to create at the newly completed facility.

Artificial intelligence is proving useful for teaching old dogs new tricks in the existing buildings sector, finding energy savings and emissions reductions in advance of comprehensive retrofits.

As healthcare facilities increasingly focus on patient safety and infection prevention, effective water management has become a critical aspect of medical device processing.

Amid the high-traffic frenzy of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, which houses the busiest trauma facility in Canada, a new space brings peace and comfort to patients with brain and mental health needs, and the staff who care for them.

An expanding roster of tech companies aligned with the sustainable and smart buildings market reflects growing demand from end-users and draws support from increasingly enthusiastic investors.

New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?

As evidence grows about the impacts of fuel-burning on climate change, more multi-unit property owners are turning to innovative energy conservation measures like fuel switching.

Early adopters and enthusiasts in the commercial real estate industry cite AI's possibilities for portfolio management, risk management, valuation and assessing investment performance.

A major earthquake could happen at any time in B.C. and cause significant damage to the building and valuable art collections.

Centennial College is now home to a ground-breaking course that is better preparing next generation environmental services professionals for the field.

The Peel Regional Police Service is one jurisdiction that is leading a program that focuses on high-rise safety and resident well-being.

At first glance, the lobby inside 302 Bay Street, soon to be the newest co-working space from iQ Offices, looks exactly like a high-end hotel or restaurant.

The deadline for Canadian businesses to file their first annual report on supply chain transparency is fast approaching.

The industry panel discussed what capital repairs and replacement costs could potentially be deferred by prolonging the life of various building components and what professional resources to seek for guidance.

In step with the projected surge in energy storage installations, fire safety advisors are actively working to help clean tech adopters understand and mitigate the risks.

Federally-regulated organizations will need to prioritize specific actions that advance accessibility and disability inclusion by 2040.

Once complete, it will serve as an inspiration for others pursuing deep retrofits of existing buildings, an endeavour that offers the most hope for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Halifax.