Climate Change
Construction Business
Burnaby plans new District Energy Utility
Burnaby is exploring the development of a District Energy Utility (DEU) to provide service to the Metrotown and Edmonds neighbourhoods.
Canadian Property Management
Low-cost flood insurance program in the works
The Canadian government is sponsoring the development of a low-cost flood insurance program to cover current gaps in coverage.
Construction Business
St. Albert Place retrofit receives funding
The Government of Canada and the City of St. Albert announced more than $13.9 million in joint funding to retrofit St. Albert Place.
REMI Network
Quest to curb climate crisis more urgent than ever
The newest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, released on March 20, warns that maintaining the global average temperature threshold of 1.5 C is becoming even more challenging.
Construction Business
Vancouver invests in natural infrastructure
Vancouver is investing in natural infrastructure to prevent urban flooding and improve water quality.
Canadian Property Management
New Brunswick revises disaster relief formula
New Brunswick properties will be flagged on the provincial land registry and denied further disaster relief once they’ve received $200,000 in assistance for any one type of natural incident.
Construction Business
Vancouver approves $656M waters plan
The City of Vancouver has approved the $656 million Healthy Waters Plan, a 70 per cent investment increase.
Design Quarterly
Focusing on student wellness and sustainability
The new UBC Saltwater Student Residence addresses the importance of student wellness, inclusivity, and sustainable design.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
A recap of IFMA’s World Workplace
In the past, cleaning suppliers, landscapers, and pest control companies dominated FM shows. Not anymore.
CondoBusiness
Existing condos: rising to modern standards
New regulations from multiple levels of government are forcing condominium boards and property management companies to consider more than just a simple cost-benefit calculation when examining repair and retrofit options.
Construction Business
New lignin-based asphalt to be tested in Quesnel
The City of Quesnel will be the first location in British Columbia to trial a new lignin-based asphalt on Neighbour Road in South Quesnel.
Design Quarterly
The urgent need for regenerative design
Pursuing regenerative design is possible with accessible data management tools. Addressing the global climate crisis needs meaningful action.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
In the event of a tornado
Important steps and precautions for residential property managers in the build-up and aftermath of a tornado.
Design Quarterly
Vancouver’s first floating habitat launches at Trout Lake
Vancouver’s first floating ecosystem has been launched onto Trout Lake as a pilot to improve biodiversity, plant and wildlife habitat .
CondoBusiness
Cutting carbon in condos
Existing building operations represent a significant portion of Canada’s national carbon footprint. How can boards impact their building’s performance?
CondoBusiness
How to prepare properties for tornado season
The deadly storm that devastated large parts of Southern Ontario on Saturday did so with little warning. In its aftermath,10 people are dead and the tornado-grade winds of the storm, called a ‘derecho,’ left behind massive damage and destruction.
Construction Business
Vancouver takes further steps for zero emissions
City of Vancouver has taken new steps to advance zero-emissions buildings as part of its Climate Emergency Action Plan.