Wednesday, April 16, 2025
B.C. announces funding for new Pitt Meadows Secondary School
The Government of British Columbia announced that funding has been approved for a new Pitt Meadows Secondary School. The Province’s investment of more than $143…
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Construction begins on Regina’s new Harbour Landing Joint-use School
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that work is now underway at the new joint-use elementary school in Regina’s southwest community of Harbour Landing. The new…
Calgary unveils design for city’s new event centre
The City of Calgary and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) revealed the design for Calgary’s new event centre – formally named Scotia Place. The…
Government of Canada introduces new Green Buildings Strategy
The Government of Canada announced the launch of the Canada Green Buildings Strategy to improve energy efficiency in Canada’s homes and buildings, with a key…
Credit Valley Conservation celebrates completion of smart blue roof
The Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) celebrated the construction completion and commissioning of its new smart blue roof. CVC’s smart blue roof is Canada’s first International…
Major renovation at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School now complete
Lloydminster students, teachers and staff celebrated the completion of the $28.8 million renovation and expansion project today along with Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill. The project,…
ICBC headquarters will be transformed into hundreds of homes near transit
The Government of British Columbia announced that ICBC’s North Vancouver headquarters property will be transformed into hundreds of new homes for people, close to services,…
Alberta delivers five new high schools under $300M P3 build
The Government of Alberta announced that construction is complete on five public-private partnership (P3) high schools, opening doors to new classrooms for over 6,900 students…
Building Lasting Change: CAGBC’s 2024 Conference
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) unveiled the 2024 winners of the CAGBC Awards during the Building Lasting Change conference closing gala. The annual awards celebrate the innovative…
Calgary’s $500M BMO Centre at Stampede Park officially opens its doors
Calgary’s BMO Centre at Stampede Park is ready to welcome the world, officially becoming Western Canada’s largest convention centre with the grand opening of its…
Ontario Association of Architects hosts Celebration of Excellence
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) hosted its biennial Celebration of Excellence on Thursday, May 23, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. Part of the…
New U of T Scarborough residence now largest Passive House certified building in Canada
Fengate Asset Management and the University of Toronto Scarborough announced that Harmony Commons Student Residence has achieved Passive House Classic certification. At 24,620 square metres,…
Quebec holds official groundbreaking for the Espace Riopelle Pavilion
The Government of Quebec held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Espace Riopelle pavilion, an expansion of the Musée national des beaux‑arts du Québec (MNBAQ), in…
New community building for Edmonton with federal investment of $21M
The downtown core in Edmonton will have an improved facility for an essential range of programs and services after a combined investment of more than $45 million from the…
Construction to begin on new Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area centre
Parks Canada announced that construction is set to begin on the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Administration and Visitor Centre in Nipigon, Ont. Once…
CIB to provide $70M financing to CAPREIT to retrofit 60 multi-residential buildings
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a $70 million loan to CAPREIT to finance deep energy and decarbonization upgrades at selected…
Ontario funds building of new and upgraded sports and recreation facilities
The Government of Ontario announced the new $200-million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to support new and revitalized local sports and recreation facilities. “Ontario’s…
Humber College building achieves zero carbon design certification
The new Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) has been officially certified under the Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard v1 by the Canada Green Building Council…
Work complete on upgrades, expansion of Victoria High School
The Government of British Columbia announced that work is complete on the upgrade and expansion of Victoria High School. “Our government continues to build, expand…
Giant bamboo may be the future of sustainable construction, says researcher
A Brock University researcher is aiming to shape the future of sustainable construction by turning to an unconventional material: engineered bamboo. With funding from a…
Canada, Ireland commit funding for Irish cultural centre on Toronto’s waterfront
The historic Canada Maltings administrative office in Eireann Quay will undergo a major restoration and renovation through an investment of more than $4.5 million from…
Toronto receives $25M in federal funding for new Lawrence Heights centre
The Government of Canada committed to providing $25 million to the City of Toronto towards the new Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre…
B.C. to help fund $293M student housing project at Douglas College
The Government of British Columbia announced that students at Douglas College will soon have access to affordable on-campus housing for the first time as construction…
PSPC awards contract to help redevelop Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has awarded Pomerleau Inc. a $2.8-million construction management services contract for the first phase of the Block 2 Redevelopment…