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Developer Paul Y. Construction (B.C) Ltd. has broken ground on a new 30-storey tower  in downtown Vancouver, which will bring together two Marriott International brands: Moxy Hotels and Element by Westin. Set to open in summer 2028, the dual-branded hotel at 848–850 Seymour Street will offer guests a choice between Moxy’s bold, social energy and…

  According to a report published in February 2025, just one in six board positions in AIM-listed companies (smaller companies who do not qualify for the London Stock Exchange) are filled by women – a number that hasn’t changed in over a year. Meanwhile, the number of all-male boards in this group has increased, with…

Long working hours may alter the structure of the brain, particularly the areas associated with emotional regulation and executive function, such as working memory and problem solving, according to the findings of preliminary research, published online in Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Ultimately, overwork may induce neuroadaptive changes that might affect cognitive and emotional health, say…

Pressure is mounting. The facilities management industry is facing a critical workforce gap—one that has only been worsening over the past few years as demand for services outpaces available labor. This gap is characterized by a shortage of skilled workers entering the field and an increasing reliance on outdated systems that fail to attract and…

There is a growing trend of collaboration among construction disciplines that is leading to sustainable solutions for the construction and renovation challenges of our generation. Everyone I meet — architects, engineers, building envelope consultants, contractors, asset managers/owners, management companies and legislators — is thinking about trends and solutions in renovation and sustainability. One of the…