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Québec hospital takes first place in global competition

March 2, 2011

A Canadian hospital project won first place in the existing healthcare facilities category at this year's American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Technology Awards. Gilles Desmarais, of Montréal's engineering/construction firm, Dessau, won an award for his work on the rehabilitation of the Pierre-Boucher Hospital (Longueuil, Que.).

Design firm hosts urban planning event in Toronto

March 2, 2011

Canadian architectural/planning firm Kasian held its second annual Healthy Cities evening in Toronto last month, bringing together design professionals, corporate players, and city planners to discuss the future of the built environment. Held in College Park's seventh-floor Art Moderne venue, the Carlu, the event assembled speakers from across the country to discuss how architecture interfaces with industry, sports, the arts, and transportation to shape urban environments.

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Canadian cities ranked for sustainability

March 2, 2011

The fifth annual Sustainable Cities ranking was announced last month by Corporate Knights, a national magazine for 'clean capitalism.' This year, Western Canada is the leader in urban sustainability, with Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., tying for first place in the overall standings as Canada's most sustainable cities.

Toronto law firm wins award for dispute resolution

February 16, 2011

The International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR Institute) has presented its first Award for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution for a Small Law Firm to Toronto's Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP (GSNH). The New York-based institute is a global, non-profit think tank and alliance of corporations, law firms, scholars, and public institutions focused on commercial conflict prevention and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Celebrating World Plumbing Day around the globe

February 16, 2011

The second World Plumbing Day is happening next month to draw attention to the importance that plumbing plays in relation to public health and the environment. On March 11, plumbing organizations across the country are joining the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) to participate in activities with the aim of raising awareness to the important role played by Canada's plumbing industry.

Québec architectural projects awarded for excellence

February 16, 2011

A theatre, a university, and an airport hotel were among this year's Awards of Excellence in Architecture winners from the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ). "The awards program is much more than just a competition," OAQ's Sylvie Champeau, told Construction Canada Online. "The formula is aimed at saluting and showcasing top-quality architecture by publicizing a number of achievements, all carefully selected by three juries of experts."

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