Stantec appoints senior principal to lead its Canadian federal program February 1, 2023 arslan_ahmed Daniel Leclair has joined Stantec, a global sustainable design and engineering firm, as the senior principal to lead the company’s Canadian federal program from its Ottawa office, overseeing major federal programs and projects across the country. + Read More

Mitten’s new siding product cracks the code Sponsored It’s a challenge that puzzles homebuyers and homebuilders to this day. When it comes to siding, should one choose a luxurious hardwood look and texture over an easy, straightforward installation? Or vice versa? + Read More

Study ranks Montreal fourth among sponge-like cities February 1, 2023 arslan_ahmed Montreal has ranked fourth in a study grading cities on their ability to absorb rainfall through the presence of blue-green infrastructure, such as trees, parks, and wetlands, as opposed to concrete and grey stormwater infrastructure. Mumbai, New York, and Singapore were ranked top three on the list. + Read More

Conestoga College expansion creates new gateway building in Waterloo February 1, 2023 arslan_ahmed The expansion of Conestoga College’s North Campus has added a four-storey structure to University Avenue in Waterloo, Ontario, acting as a gateway to passersby and showcasing the school’s culinary and hospitality program. + Read More

Calgary clinic wins award for simple, yet thoughtful design February 1, 2023 arslan_ahmed Deceptively simple in form, Calgary’s 17th Avenue Clinic’s articulation seeks to bring in light and enhance privacy and transparency. For its seemingly basic design, it has received a 2022 World Architecture Festival award. + Read More

$17M+ public sector investment to help build energy-efficient, affordable housing in Winnipeg February 1, 2023 arslan_ahmed The federal and Manitoba governments, along with the crown corporation Efficiency Manitoba, will jointly invest more than $17.4 million to build affordable apartment units in Winnipeg. The project team also plans to implement energy-saving measures throughout the construction process. + Read More

Work, life seamlessly integrate into Quebec architecture firm’s design January 24, 2023 arslan_ahmed The S-Pace 1628 project, designed by architecture firm 1628 Inc., and located a few steps from Lake Memphremagog in Magog, Quebec, was created to house the company’s offices, as well as serve as a residence for its owners. + Read More

Toronto hospital redevelopment project marks massive milestone January 24, 2023 arslan_ahmed EllisDon recently celebrated a major project milestone, with the grand opening of the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) in Toronto. + Read More

Saskatchewan’s investment in building construction sees strong results in 2022 January 24, 2023 arslan_ahmed According to recently released data from Statistics Canada (StatCan) for November 2022, the value of investment in building construction in Saskatchewan ranked second among the provinces, with a 22.9 per cent hike since November 2021. + Read More

Canada and N.W.T to invest $14M for highway rehabilitation January 24, 2023 arslan_ahmed The federal and Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) governments recently announced an investment of $14 million into the rehabilitation of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway. + Read More