Climate Change

energy district Burnaby

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.
Low-cost flood insurance program in the works

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.
code changes

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.
Yukon

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.
Vancouver boasts all-asset lowest vacancy rates

Construction Business

Vancouver invests in natural infrastructure

Vancouver is investing in natural infrastructure to prevent urban flooding and improve water quality.
New Brunswick revises disaster relief formula

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.
waters

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.
student

Design Quarterly

Focusing on student wellness and sustainability

The new UBC Saltwater Student Residence addresses the importance of student wellness, inclusivity, and sustainable design.
World Workplace

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.
condos

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.
phase

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.
embodied carbon

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.
tornado First Onsite

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.
habitat

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 .
embodied carbon

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?
tornado

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.
First Nations tapped as social housing suppliers

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.