Procurement
Canadian Facility Management & Design
FMs ponder procurement amid trade war
Facility management professionals are preparing action plans in light of potential tariff impacts and sharing how the situation is creating unity within the sector.
Canadian Property Management
Counter tariffs bring procurement complications
Procurement complications have arisen throughout Canada as businesses grapple with a long list of U.S. products now to be subject to a 25 per cent import tax.
Construction Business
James Beckett joins Peak Group as senior VP
James Beckett is joining the Peak Group of Companies as senior vice president, supply chain and global procurement, effective March 3, 2025.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New scoring system rates government contractors
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) began the phased 12-month rollout of its new vendor performance management program earlier this month.
Construction Business
Construction leaders call on feds to address issues
Construction leaders from across the country will be on Parliament Hill advocating for urgent intervention from the federal government.
Construction Business
BCCA issues risk alert: Contract A removal
BC Construction Association (BCCA) has issued an industry alert following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A”.
Construction Business
Indigenous groups form procurement organization
Five national Indigenous economic organizations have created the First Nations Procurement Organization, first of its kind.
Construction Business
Three teams shortlisted for George Massey Tunnel
Three bid teams have been invited to participate in the next phase of procurement for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
DEI pilot targets CRE procurement channels
Seven prominent industry associations have formed the Commercial Real Estate Diverse Supplier (CREDS) Consortium to build connections with more minority- and women-owned businesses.
Construction Business
B.C. issues first contract for Surrey Langley SkyTrain
The B.C. government has issued the first of three contracts for the $3.9 billion, 16 km Surrey Langley SkyTrain.
REMI Network
Construction company fined in GTA bid-rigging scheme
The first fines were handed out in the condo refurbishment bid-rigging scheme that took place in the Greater Toronto Area.
CondoBusiness
Three red flags of risky procurement practices
Federal scrutiny of condo procurement should be sufficient reason for diligent condo boards to examine their procurement practices.
Construction Business
CCA calls for sustainable infrastructure investment
CCA new research paper highlights the benefits of sustainable and resilient infrastructure that can withstand the effects of climate change.
CondoBusiness
Inquiry puts spotlight on procurement practices
News of a Competition Bureau inquiry has put a spotlight on procurement practices in the condominium industry.