Municipalities
Construction Business
Federal $4B fund aims to fast-track housing
The federal government has launched the Housing Accelerator Fund, a $4 billion initiative to fast track housing.
Construction Business
Accessibility funding for B.C. municipalities
Eight municipalities across British Columbia will receive funding to improve accessibility for people of all abilities.
Construction Business
B.C. offers $1 billion communities fund
One billion dollars in new grants will be going to local governments in B.C. to help build community infrastructure and amenities.
Construction Business
Edmonton ranks first for city approval timelines
Edmonton ranks number one in the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) 2022 Municipal Benchmarking Study.
Canadian Property Management
Indicators map way for smart energy communities
Five indicators gauge local capacity to plan and manage energy systems, and five others measure tangible outcomes in land use, energy networks, water and waste services, transportation and the building stock
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario funds local projects to reduce GHG pollution
Ontario is investing up to $100 million in local projects that aim to reduce GHG pollution by launching a program for municipalities across the province.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
More reinvestment in municipal buildings urged
The 2016 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card concludes that seven of eight surveyed asset categories are in declining condition based on the reported level of reinvestment in upkeep.