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Hydro-Québec has launched the Alliance of Exemplary Buildings on October 28. This initiative brings together 25 buildings in Montreal and Quebec City with the goal of saving 21 TWh by 2035. Participants commit to improving their energy practices by installing more efficient equipment and adjusting heating and cooling systems.

The CIMA+ offices in Sherbrooke have achieved LEED Gold certification after moving into a refurbished building. Originally constructed in 1974, the building is located on Jacques-Cartier South Boulevard near Lake of Nations. The certification was awarded in October 2025 following the completion of renovation work in May 2024.

MONTONI opened an operational center in Laval, Quebec, on October 20. The 48,000 square-foot building is targeting LEED certification and incorporates several sustainable strategies. It will host Urgences-santé as a tenant and includes a 40-space indoor parking area.

Construction has started on the Maupas project in Deux-Montagnes at the beginning of October. This multi-residential development will include 115 rental units over eight stories. Located near the REM station, this TOD project aims to capitalize on its strategic location.

The first tower of 455 René-Lévesque West in Montreal has received the BCZ-Performance v2 certification, in addition to the LEED Silver certification. The project, started in 2019, is being developed in two phases and will conclude in 2026, offering a total of 820 residential units across two buildings. The first tower was completed during the initial phase.

The Écoparc Laval 15 is a new sustainable industrial park project announced on September 30. It involves a $325 million investment and will cover 1,067,000 square feet in Laval, Quebec. Developed by MONTONI in partnership with the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, the project will include five buildings and be completed in four phases by 2027.

The 1100 Atwater building in Westmount has received BCZ-Performance certification after previously earning LEED v4 Gold certification. Between 2018 and 2019, the building was redeveloped to enhance its energy efficiency and accessibility. The project upgraded the envelope and energy-efficient systems of this seven-story building.

Saint-Gobain Canada has inaugurated North America's first zero-carbon gypsum board plant in Sainte-Catherine. Recently upgraded, this CertainTeed Gypsum plant is now the largest carbon-neutral factory in the world. The project has achieved a 30% reduction in energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.

The City of Gatineau has launched an international architecture competition for the expansion and redesign of the Guy-Sanche library. The project, with an estimated cost of $46.8 million, aims to modernize the current facilities while incorporating sustainable strategies. The new cultural infrastructure will offer new reading spaces across 5,355 square meters.

The Quebec-based engineering consultancy firm gbi was internationally recognized for their innovative energy transfer integration project in the Royalmount development in Montreal. The project won the first prize in the Large Projects category at the International Federation of Consulting Engineers gala in Cape Town, South Africa. This award highlights gbi's capability to design energy solutions tailored to current challenges.

The City of Montreal and the federal government have announced funding for the first phase of the Namur–Hippodrome District project. The project, with a budget of 320 million dollars, aims to construct drinking water and wastewater management infrastructures. This includes a 128.3 million dollar contribution from the Canadian government and 192.5 million dollars from the City of Montreal.

The CHAPITRE Bois-Franc project in Montreal officially started with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 15. Spearheaded by MONTONI, this residential project represents a $100 million investment. The 13-story building will feature over 300 rental units and aims to achieve LEED Gold and BCZ environmental certifications. It is conveniently located near the Bois-Franc station of the REM.