Schools
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Capital projects grow fraught for school boards
Proposed legislation would give the Ontario government oversight of all capital projects, including repairs and upgrades in existing buildings, within the public school system.
Construction Business
Bird consortium awarded Alberta schools
Concert-Bird Partners has been selected by Alberta Infrastructure as the preferred proponent to deliver P3 School Bundle #6.
Construction Business
EllisDon takes home two CCPPP innovation awards
EllisDon took home two CCPPP 2025 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in P3s (Public-Private Partnerships).
Construction Business
Construction underway on new B.C. classrooms
Construction is underway on several new school classrooms and expansions across British Columbia, adding nearly 1,500 new student spaces.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario asserts veto rights for school names
The Ontario government is asserting veto rights for school names through a proposed amendment to the provincial Education Act.
REMI Network
Built Green launches its Schools’ Program pilot
Built Green Canada is piloting a school program that takes a holistic approach to development.
REMI Network
Recycling expands across New Brunswick
Curbside recycling is now available to multi-family residences, schools and new communities that were previously depot-based or without any services.
REMI Network
B.C. legislation to accelerate major infrastructure
The Infrastructure Projects Act was tabled on May 1, 2025.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Toronto school operators eager to get building
Toronto Council’s school boards advisory committee is asking why it’s taking 33 months, on average, to secure planning approvals for renovation, expansion and redevelopment projects on school sites.
Construction Business
Prefabricated classrooms open and more underway
Prefabricated classrooms have opened in four B.C. schools over the past month, with more underway, adding more than 1,000 new student spaces.
REMI Network
Ontario announces $1.3 billion for new schools
The investment will create more than 25,000 new student spaces.
REMI Network
Nova Scotia’s commits $1.6B for capital projects
The Nova Scotia government plans to spend over $1.6 billion on capital projects in the coming fiscal year, including hospitals, schools, and roads and highways.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Nominations open for Cintas 2024 Custodian of the Year
Cintas is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, recognizing custodians who work tirelessly to keep their school clean and
Construction Business
Bird leads two post-secondary projects in B.C.
Bird Construction has been selected as construction manager for two post-secondary projects.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Keeping schools healthy and clean
As back-to-school approaches, custodians are facing the daunting task of keeping the environment sanitized and safe for students, teachers, and visitors, as people are constantly
REMI Network
Assembly of First Nations updates school design standards
The Assembly of First Nations and Indigenous Services Canada updated its education infrastructure standards for schools on-reserve.
Construction Business
Alberta infrastructure work boosts economy
In 2022, the Alberta government made significant progress on provincial infrastructure needs, investing in planning, design and construction work.
