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Brampton selects Diamond Schmitt for Centre for Innovation design
The city announced its choice of architect for the centrepiece of its downtown Innovation District. Diamond Schmitt has a long history of developing landmark projects for communities across the country.
TC Energy signs deal with DND to site massive energy-storage facility
The proposed Ontario Pumped Storage Project would be sited on DND lands in Meaford. If approved for construction, it would become the province’s largest energy-storge facility.
Waterfront Toronto shortlists four for Quayside project
The teams will be invited to respond to a request for proposals for the downtown Toronto project, which is considered one of the last pieces of prime waterfront real estate in the city.
Toronto council targets net zero strategy for existing buildings
The city’s Net Zero Existing Buildings Strategy aims to decarbonize all existing residential, commercial and institutional buildings within the next 30 years, while its updated Toronto Green Standard targets net zero emissions in new developments by 2030.
Laurentian researchers earn $250K grant for construction robotics project
The project proposes a portable, cable-driven parallel robot that could be used for large scale fabrication and assembly—particularly in northern communities where building costs are prohibitive.