PCL installs mass timber pedestrian bridge at GBC's Limberlost Place

PCL and Limberlost Place partners are celebrating a significant construction milestone at George Brown College’s (GBC’s) Limberlost Place with the installation of a two-storey mass timber pedestrian bridge erected 19.8 m (65 ft) above street level.

New mixed-use tower poised to set benchmark for Niagara Falls and Canada

The Niagara Falls skyline is set for major changes, as a new proposal for a mixed-use tower promises to be taller than any existing building in the area and claims to be the tallest residential condo in Canada.

New CEO to lead EllisDon’s next generation of industry professionals

This June, Geoff Smith will be stepping down as EllisDon’s president and CEO. He will be replaced by Kieran Hawe, the current chief operating officer (COO) and an employee of the company for more than 20 years.

Calgary to convert unused downtown office spaces into apartments

The city of Calgary is taking steps to address the issue of empty downtown office spaces by offering incentives to building owners to convert them into residential developments.

Rejuvenating old masonry facades with overcladding

Investing in smart, context-sensitive overcladdings—as well as upgrading older masonry buildings with new, energy-wise envelope improvements—can contribute to not just better buildings but also improved neighbourhoods.