Articles tagged with "Sustainability"

BUILD IT, a construction firm based in Calgary, has completed an $8.9 million expansion project at Camp Kindle, a retreat for families affected by cancer. The project enhances the camp's capacity and accessibility, including new facilities for arts, teaching, and wellness, as well as upgrades for mobility. The initiative highlights community collaboration and aims to create a joyful space for children facing cancer. Future projects will further enhance accessibility with a wheelchair-accessible treehouse village.

Dream Office REIT and Pomerleau are collaborating on a $70-million project to convert the former Barclay Centre in downtown Calgary into residential units. The development, part of Calgary's Downtown Development Incentive Program, will transform 135,000 square feet of underutilized office space into 166 rental homes, with 27% dedicated to affordable housing. The conversion is seen as a solution to Canada's housing shortage and is scheduled for occupancy in 2027. Pomerleau's subsidiary, ITC Construction, will handle the building work.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched Canada's Major Projects Office (MPO) in Calgary to expedite nation-building projects. The MPO aims to implement a 'one project, one review' approach to streamline approvals for major projects across the country. The initiative is seen as a way to bolster Canada’s status as an energy superpower, though there is debate over what types of energy will be prioritized. The effectiveness of the MPO and its criteria for selecting projects remain in question.

A new office-to-residential conversion project in downtown Calgary, known as Fina, has begun occupancy. The project is part of Calgary's initiative to revitalize its core by repurposing underused office buildings into housing. The Petro Fina building has been transformed into a 103-unit rental property, maintaining its historical façade, with significant funding from the city's development incentives. The project aims to address housing affordability and increase residential presence in the downtown area.

TransPod is collaborating with Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel to support the Edmonton–Calgary Tube Transportation Project Test Track. This ultra-high-speed transportation project aims to use Canadian steel to construct a sustainable travel system that significantly reduces emissions and travel costs. The project will create an estimated 140,000 jobs and contribute $19.2 billion to Alberta's GDP. Progress is currently paused pending the Government of Alberta’s transportation master plan.

The Federal Government's new Major Projects Office in Calgary will integrate the Clean Growth Bureau, established in Ottawa last year. Led by Dawn Farrell, the new office will streamline approval processes to expedite major infrastructure projects across Canada, aiming to reduce approval times from five to two years for national interest projects. The 'one project, one assessment' approach is intended to attract investors and enhance regulatory efficiency.

The City of Calgary has awarded North Star Contracting Inc. with the contract for the Ogden Road Realignment project, which is part of Phase 1 of the Green Line LRT. This project, which will begin next month and complete by next summer, involves shifting Ogden Road S.E. for the Green Line tracks and includes installation of utilities and construction of pathways and a parking lot. Despite construction, access to Pop Davies Athletic Park will remain available. North Star Contracting expresses pride in contributing to Calgary's sustainable transportation development.

Rodatherm Energy Corporation, a geothermal company from Alberta, secured a USD 38 million Series A investment from TDK Ventures to develop its closed-loop geothermal system (AGS) in the United States. This innovative system does not require drilling into hot rocks, using water, or emitting emissions, positioning it as a clean and efficient energy source. The AGS system uses a pressurized, isolated fluid to transfer heat, thereby offering an alternative to traditional geothermal energy methods. With this funding, Rodatherm plans to build its first pilot system in Utah, aiming to prove the system's cost-efficiency and performance.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled five major national interest projects to boost the Canadian economy by removing regulatory and environmental barriers. Although no pipeline is currently included, these strategic projects feature micro-reactors in Ontario and an LNG terminal in Alberta. This pragmatic approach aims to balance economic development with climate goals, despite ongoing issues such as First Nations consultations. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is optimistic about the prospects for expanding energy infrastructure.

CIMA+, based in Quebec, and Keywest Projects from Calgary have formed a strategic partnership focusing on sustainable energy projects in Western Canada. The partnership integrates CIMA+'s engineering capabilities in various fields with Keywest's experience in energy-sector projects. This collaboration aims to address the evolving needs of the energy sector, with a focus on innovation and efficiency for clients. The partnership was effective since July and officially announced in late August.

The federal government is investing $4.5 million through the Affordable Housing Fund to build supportive housing for homeless veterans in Edmonton. The project, located in the Athlone neighborhood, will feature 40 bachelor units with amenities like a fitness room and community garden. Veterans' House Canada, a national charity, will oversee the project, which aims to provide stable homes and tailored support services for veterans. The initiative highlights collaboration between the government and non-profit sectors to address affordable housing needs.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has inaugurated the Major Projects Office (MPO) in Calgary, aimed at fast-tracking the approval and financing of national infrastructure projects. Under the Building Canada Act, this office will focus on ports, railways, energy corridors, clean energy, and mineral developments while ensuring environmental and Indigenous considerations. A new Indigenous advisory council will contribute to equitable opportunities in these projects. Dawn Farrell has been appointed as CEO to lead the efforts aimed at diversifying Canada's economic prospects.