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The City of Waterloo has officially transferred city-owned land at 2025 University Avenue East to Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region and BUILD NOW, paving the way for one of the largest affordable housing developments in Canadian history. Backed by the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund, the project will deliver over 1,000 new homes that are…

The University of British Columbia (UBC) has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space at its Vancouver campus with the opening of the new state-of-the-art Recreation Centre North (Rec North). “Recreation Centre North is a vital addition to our campus and community,” said Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students. “It will serve as a space where students and…

Cleaning for safety and sanitization remains top priority for janitorial teams, as well as maintenance and facility managers. While restrooms, eating areas, and high-touch surfaces receive a lot of attention, floor care is vital in helping to keep employees safe and facilities germ-free. Studies show that there is an average of over 421,000 units of…

Berkeley Group, in partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, has launched the Net Zero Skills in Construction Programme – a practical initiative aimed at equipping the built environment sector with the skills needed to meet the UK’s net-zero goals. Supported by the CITB’s Industry Impact Fund, this programme has been developed collaboratively with input from…

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been recognised as one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the country, ranking 46th in the Department for Education’s 2025 list. Developed in partnership with RateMyApprenticeship.co.uk, the rankings celebrate outstanding apprenticeship employers across England who are providing high-quality opportunities, helping future apprentices, parents, and careers advisers identify leading programmes…

XDanu, a leader in experience-led, wellness-first coworking spaces, has secured the WELL Coworking Rating for Ground Floor of the Freight Building in Dublin, the first certification of its kind in Ireland. Launched in October 2024 by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in partnership with The Instant Group, the WELL Coworking Rating is the premier…