Grand Opening for the East Gwillimbury HALP October 17-19
This weekend, East Gwillimbury’s Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP) will open its doors to residents with a three-day community party. The celebrations at the 85,000-square-foot facility at 160 Jim Mortson Dr. will run Oct. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Read MoreOntario Breaks Ground on LTC Home in Prince Edward County
We are proud to be providing commissioning for a new Long Term Care Home in Prince Edward County, and excited to see the news release in ReNew Canada that construction is underway! The 160 bed facility is due to open in 2027.
Read MoreWestern North York Community Centre Wins Award!
Great news for the Western North York Community Centre - it has won the 2025 RAIC Research & Innovation in Architecture Award! Designed by MJMA, we are proud to be providing commissioning for this groundbreaking project.
Read MoreDavisville Aquatic Centre is now CaGBC ZCB Certified!
We are pleased to announce that our Davisville Aquatic Centre project has received CaGBC Zero Carbon Building certification. Designed by CS&P Architects, we are proud to be part of the team for this City of Toronto project.
Read MoreToronto Metropolitan University New School of Medicine in CBC Update
Toronto Metropolitan University's New School of Medicine was written up this week in a CBC article outlining how the school's mandate is to address the doctor shortage with a different approach to both application and programming. We are proud to be providing the commissioning for this exciting project, located in Brampton and designed by DSAI in partnership with Two Row Architects.
Read MoreLiUNA 183 Celebrates New HQ Grand Opening October 18, 2024!
The new Headquarters for LiUNA 183 had the official opening Friday October 18, 2024! The new state-of-the-art facility located in Vaughan was designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, and is a LEED V4 BD+C Silver Candidate. CFMS is proud to be providing the commissioning for the project.
Read MoreCentennial College A-Building Expansion Wins OAA Award
Last week, DIALOG, Smoke Architecture Inc., EllisDon, and Centennial College, attended the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) awards ceremony to accept the 2024 Design Excellence Award for the Centennial College A-Building Expansion. The A-Building Expansion also received this year’s People’s Choice Award, an award through public vote.
Read MoreToronto Metropolitan University's New School of Medicine
Designed to LEED standards, CFMS is proud to be part of the team, providing commissioning for Toronto Metropolitan University's New School of Medicine, due to open for the school year 2025.
Read MoreYork Region Police District #1 Headquarters Feature
York Region District #1 Headquarters was featured in the Fall Ontario Focus edition of SABMag. The LEED Silver Certified facility designed by Parkin Architects utilized geothermal systems among other solutions to align with York Region’s 2031 Carbon Neutral Mandate.
Read MoreProject Milestone: Adisoke Tops Off!
In the construction world, when a building "tops off" it's a very exciting milestone related to when the tallest and/or last beam is placed on a project. Adisoke is celebrating the completion of the floors and the topping off today at a celebration where they also unveiled the official branding for the facility and new look of the project website adisoke.ca. As the commissioning providers for this project, we couldn't be more exciting to see this important milestone achieved!
Read MoreTown Broke Ground for Future Whitby Sports Complex and Outdoor Park
Last week on Thursday September 14 2023 a groundbreaking ceremony was held to officially mark the start of construction on the Whitby Sports Complex. The160,000 square-foot Whitby Sports Complex due to open in 2025 includes an aquatic centre, double gymnasium, twin-pad arena, and flexible community spaces. Environmental sustainability initiatives will make it the first Zero Carbon building and LEED Gold facility in Canada to include a twin pad arena, gymnasium, and aquatics facility.
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Maple View Public School Opens for the 2023/24 School Year!
Last week the new Maple View Public School in North Bay opened to staff and students for the 2023/24 school year. The new school replaces and combines students from EW Norman, ET Carmichael, and WJ Fricker Public Schools, housing 308 students and providing 73 child care spaces. We are proud to be providing the commissioning for this Near North District School Board project.
Read MoreCFMS is a EBCx Commissioning Provider with SaveOn Energy
Did you know CFMS is part of the SaveOn Energy Existing Building Commissioning program? The program is specifically designed to help reduce energy waste, enhance occupant comfort, and increase profitability, by offering financial incentives to commercial building owners to hire qualified commissioning professionals – like us – to undertake recommissioning measures.
Read MoreEthennonnhawahstihnen' Fully Opened This Week!
On Tuesday July 4 2023 the new Ethennonnhawahstihnen' City of Toronto Community Centre and Toronto Public Library opened to full services - just in time for the summer holiday season for kids, offering a wide variety of camps and programs.
Read MoreAdisoke shared their winter update, highlighting the progress being made. The parking levels are now complete, and the main floor of the library is taking shape. This project is due to open in 2026, and will be home to the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada, making it one of the largest such facilities in the world.
Read MoreMilestone Reached for Whitby Sports Complex
We are excited to see the project moving ahead! We are part of the team for this project, providing commissioning for the sports complex, which will include an aquatic centre, a double gymnasium with an indoor walking track, and a twin-pad arena with 85-foot by 190-foot ice pads, among other amentities. Environmental sustainability initiatives will be explored for this new facility, including LEED Gold and Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) certifications.
Read MoreHotel X Achieves LEED Silver Certification!
In December 2022 the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC) awarded Hotel X LEED Silver Certification! CFMS is proud to have been part of the team helping achieve the project goals.
Hotel X, part of the Library Hotel Collection, is a hotel and sports club complex located on the Exhibition Grounds in Toronto. The prime location gives easy access to conference goers at the Exhibition Grounds and those visiting downtown Toronto or Toronto’s waterfront.
Read MoreNew Thunder Bay Art Gallery Moves Ahead with Selection of Contractor
CFMS was awarded the Commissioning for this project in 2016, but delays due to site issues and the pandemic nixed the planned 2019 opening. It's great to see the project back on track, now due to open in 2025, and the selection of the Contractor is a positive step towards that goal.
Read MoreNorth East Scarborough Community Recreation and Child Care Centre featured in Daily Commercial News
As it's the new year, here is a project we are looking forward to ramping up progress in the coming year - the North East Scarborough Community Recreation and Child Care Centre, targeting to be Toronto's first net-zero community centre. Last month it was featured in the Daily Commercial News, with an update on the progress of this exciting 94,000 square foot facility.
Read MoreSeneca College's Odeyto featured in the Globe and Mail
Recently the Globe and Mail wrote an article on Seneca College's Odeyto - a multipurpose facility that is home to FirstPeoples@Seneca. It has office space, a computer lab, kitchen and space dedicated to Indigenous Elders. It’s the only destination for Indigenous teaching, learning and gathering of its kind between the 401 and Barrie. Architecturally, the design was inspired by both a canoe and a longhouse, by an award winning collaboration of Gow Hastings Architects and Two Row Architect.
Read MoreCompletion of the University of Toronto Schools Renovation and Expansion
PROJECT UPDATE: After beginning construction of the renovation and expansion of University of Toronto Schools in 2018, the project is now complete, and returning students this fall are enjoying their fresh and new learning environment! The existing heritage building was incorporated into the redevelopment, and brought up to modern standards. The new facilites include classrooms, laboratories, learning resource centre, art and drama facilities, offices, administrative space, double gymnasium, fitness centre, auditorium, as well as all required services and support spaces.
Read MoreToronto Metropolitan University's Image Centre Celebrates 10 Years!
September 2022 marked the 10 year anniversary of the opening of Toronto Metropolitian University's Image Centre, celebrating a decade of exhibitions and public events. The once almost windowless brick brewery distribution warehouse was transformed into a museum standard exhibition space is dedicated to research, teaching, and exhibition of photography and related media. CMFS is proud to have provided the commissioning for this multi-award winning renovation, which was designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
Read MoreWork has officially begun on Ä€disÅke, where the foundation was laid in a special ceremony June 20, 2022. In honour of National Indigenous History Month 2022, the Ä€disÅke Project Team highlighted the meaningful and respectful partnership with the AnishinÄbe Algonquin Nation by placing a token into a concrete slab that will be part of the facility’s foundation.
Read MoreCFMS Awarded York University's Neuroscience Laboratory and Research Building
CFMS is proud to announce we were awarded the commissioning contract for York University's new Neuroscience Laboratory and Reseach Building! Designed by HDR Architecture, it incorporates a mass-timber structure with a clean curtainwall glass exterior, following minimalist design cues seen in other new York U builds like the recent Second Student Centre (which CFMS also provided commissioning for).
Read MoreHumber River Hospital: A Case Study in World-Class Energy Efficiency
Last week Greening Health Care announced the release of the case study of Humber River Hospital, which ranks #2 in the international database of the most energy efficient acute care hospitals. The case study provides a roadmap that can be utilized by an new hospital, and provides insights for existing hospitals to manage their transitions twoards low carbon goals. CFMS is pround to have been part of the team for this landmark project.
Read MoreEthennonnhawahstihnen’ is the New Name for Bessarion CC, TPL and Child Care
Breaking news - Bessarion Community Centre has a new name! Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ (pronounced Etta-nonna wasti-nuh), means “where they had a good, beautiful life”, and was first suggested by the Huron-Wendat Nation for the nearby park and lane. The location, near Bayview and Sheppard Avenues in North York, is adjacent to a significant Huron-Wendat archaeological site where findings showed that inhabitants lived long and healthy lives in relative peace. CFMS is proud to be providing commissioning for this project.
Read MoreYork Region Police District 1 Headquarters Is Now Open!
The new state-of-the-art York Regional Police #1 District headquarters, serving residents in northern York Region, opened in Newmarket Jan. 10. Designed by Parkin Architects, the facility is designed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver standards to minimize energy costs and greenhouse emissions.
Read MoreProgress for Muskoka Lumber Community Centre
An exciting project CFMS is providing c ommissioning for is moving ahead - the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre in Bracebridge, Ontario - with the recent award for the General Contractor going to Aquicon Construction Ltd.
Read MoreCortellucci Vaughan Hospital Achieves LEED Silver Certification!
Wonderful news - LEED Silver Certfication has been achieved! The 11-storey Hospital consists of inpatient medical-surgical units positioned on top of a diagnostic and treatment podium. Key clinical programs include emergency services, diagnostic imaging, surgical suites, critical care, neonatal intensive care, and an in-patient mental health unit. The 500 bed capacity hospital is Canada’s first “smart hospital” with integrated technology facilitating a more streamlined and patient focused delivery of healthcare services.
Read MoreSpectrum Square IV Achieves LEED Gold Certification!
CFMS is pleased to announce that Spectrum Square Building IV at 5050 Satellite Drive achieved LEED Gold Certification! The office tower is part of a master-planned corporate community with a focus on sustainable buildings in an updated concept of the suburban office park. We are proud to have been part of the team helping this project achieve LEED Gold Certification and its' sustainability goals.
Read MoreCentennial College Expansion Achieves Zero Carbon!
Exciting news: The Centennial College Block A Expansion Project, looking to be one of the first mass timber, net-zero carbon post secondary education facilities, has recently been certified Zero Carbon under the Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building Standard v1. CFMS is proud to be providing commissioning for this ground breaking project.
Read MoreOPL-LAC Featured in Canadian Consulting Engineer
The new Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joint facility was featured in the July 7, 2021 edition of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. Don't miss reading the full article on this exciting project designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects in partnership with KWC Architects. CFMS is proud to be providing the commissioning for what will undoubtably be an architectural destination of distinction in Ottawa.
Read MoreProject Update - LiUNA! Local 183 New Headquarters
The final crane has been erected at the site of the in progress new LiUNA! Local 183 Headquarters located in Vaughan, Ontario! CFMS is proud to be part of the team, providing commissioning for this project designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, for North America's largest construction local union. Skygrid announced the third and final crane is now in place, meaning progress is going to start picking up!
Read MoreCFMS Providing Commissioning for Holland Bloorview Research Expansion
CFMS is pleased to return to Holland Bloorview Kid's Rehabilitation Hospital, providing commissioning for the new expansion: Bloorview Research Institute (BRI), now under construction. Designed by Gow Hastings Architects, the two-storey 11,000 square foot addition will create critical space for new discovery hubs as well as space for additional research scientists and state-of-the-art research equipment.
Read MoreIncluded in a noteworthy list from MaRS of top 10 Toronto green buildings to be excited about is the North East Scarborough Community Centre and Child Care Centre, an exciting project CFMS is proud to be providing commisisoning for. Designed by Perkins + Will, it's on track to achieve CaGBC Zero Carbon and Net Zero Energy - no wonder it's on the top 10 green buildings to be excited about from MaRS!
Read MoreCanoe Landing Campus in the News!
You can't seem to miss write ups on Canoe Landing Schools, Community Recreation Centre, and Child Care Campus this year. It's not surprising really, being an innovative solution to serve the families in the downtown core, and the green roof and eye catching design standing out amongst the surrounding high rise residential buildings. CFMS is proud to have this ZAS Architects designed project as part of our portolio.
Read MoreOak Ridges Library Receives LEED Silver Certification!
Yesterday it was announced that Oak Ridges Library achieved LEED Silver Certification. CFMS is proud to have been part of an outstanding team, providing commissioning and helping ensure the success of achieving sustainability goals.
Read MoreCortellucci Vaughan Hospital Officially Opens as COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital
You may have noticed that the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital has been in the news a lot lately, as announcements came out last month about it not only opening early, but also pivoting to dedicate the services to helping combat the strain on Ontario Hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. CFMS provided commissioning services for North America's first 'smart hospital', proud to have been part of the team helping this project achieve an early opening to help combat the pandemic crisis.
Read MoreCommunity Centre Projects to Look Forward to
While in Ontario we might be in lockdown for the foreseeable future, it’s important to look to good things that will lie ahead. Promise lies in the number of Recreation Facilities that CFMS has added to our portfolio, reminding us that the current way of life won’t be forever, and there will come a time when we will get back to activities with our communities in the future.
Read MoreCanon Canada HQ Featured in SABMag
Canon's Canadian Headquarters, located in Brampton, Ontario, was featured in SABMag's Fall 2020 edition. Designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects, this LEED Gold Certified building includes all the amenities to run the national operations of the international firm.
Read MoreEquitable Bank 15th Floor Achieves LEED Silver!
In good news: Equitable Bank 15th Floor achieved LEED Silver Certification! CFMS was involved with LEED fundamental commissioning for the Equitable Bank tenant fit-out project. This included commissioning of the HVAC and lighting control systems to ensure they meet the Owners requirements and operate to meet the design intent.
Read MoreBlessing Ceremony at OPL-LAC Site Takes Place
An exciting development has taken place for the new joint facility for OPL (Ottawa Public Library) and LAC (Library and Archives Canada) as Elders from Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation led a blessing ceremony on the site on October 8, signalling the start of preparatory construction work. The ceremony included prayers and a smudging of the entire site.
Read MoreCFMS Providing Commissioning for Liuna 183 Headquarters
CFMS is pleased to be providing commissioning for the new LiUNA Local 183 Headquarters in Vaughan, ON. The new Headquarters designed by Diamond Schmitt will have more flair than the previous Headquarters, and will be about three times in size to your average walmart at 290,000 square feet.
Read MoreCFMS Providing Commissioning for Azura Condos
CFMS is pleased to announce we are joining the team for Azura Condos, providing commissioning for the new addition to the Yonge and Finch neighborhood. Due to open in 2022, commissioning helps ensure the project remains on track, deficiencies are addressed, and a well performing building is the result.
Read MoreCanoe Landing Construction Wrapping Up!
Some good news! Construction is wrapping up at Canoe Landing Centre! Sadly, there won't be a grand opening for awhile due to COVID-19, but at least when restrictions loosen up, a brand new community and childcare centre will be ready for the eager community!
Read MorePlease read our letter from CFMS President Wendy Collins with an update to our business for COVID-19 (or Corona Virus).
Read MoreOCAD U's Creative City Campus Achieves Project Milestone
CFMS is providing the commissiong for OCAD University's "Creative City Campus Revitalization" which will revitalize and expand the institution’s core creative spaces on McCaul Street. The project involves approximately 50,000 square feet of new construction and 95,000 square feet of renovation and repurposing of existing space in and around the existing facilities of the university.
Read MoreCFMS to Provide Commissioning for Centennial College's Block A Expansion
CFMS could not be more pleased to announce we were awarded the Commissioning contract for Centennial College's Block A Expansion on the Progress Campus.
Read MoreCFMS Northern Cx Projects Featured in North Bay Society of Architects
The North Bay Society of Architects has a page on their website that features "Awards and Recognition" for award winning northern projects. It's not surprising that numerous projects CFMS provided commissioning for made their list. These include:
Read More"Ottawa Super Library" featured in the Globe and Mail
There has been no shortage of news and press releases on the new Ottawa Public Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility since the design was released earlier this month. This week the Globe and Mail featured the project, titled 'Modern concept signals next chapter for Ottawa "super library"'.
Read MoreCFMS pleased to have been awarded Cx for Durham College's Trade School Building
Our first awarded project of 2020 was the new Trade School Building for Durham College's Whitby Campus. The 60,000 sf building will include shop areas, classrooms, food services, and administrative offices. CFMS' Jurij Dziuba is the project manager for this project, and is already ramping up getting an early start on the commissioning process.
Read MoreYork University's New Student Centre Featured in Building Magazine
York University's New Student Centre was featured in Building Magazine this week, and is praised for following the growing trend with University Student Centres for soliciting the input of those using the space - the students - to design buildings that meet their needs. CFMS was pleased to provide commissioning for such a vital addition to the York University Campus.
Read MoreDesign Revealed for Ottawa Library and Archives
CFMS Consulting Inc. couldn't be more pleased to be providing commissioning for this prestigious project. The design by Diamond Schmitt Architects / KWC Architects was revealed today and it's simply stunning. The OPL and Library and Archives Canada are partnering to build the 216,000-square-foot facility that is targeting LEED Gold.
Read MoreCanoe Landing Schools Open Today
Today is the first day back to school after the holidays for many students across the GTA, but it's a special one at City Place Canoe Landing, as two long anticipated schools are opening for their first day of school. The schools are part of a larger project that includes a recreation centre and childcare - all much needed in this densely populated pocket of downtown Toronto. Mayor John Tory was there for the opening. You can read more about it in the Daily Hive.
Read MoreOAA 'Queen's Park Picks' Winners Announced
Typically the winners of the OAA celebration of "Queen's Park Picks" are announced for World Architecture Day in October, but this year the winners were unveiled last night at Queen's Park. The winners are chosen from a list submitted by MPPs' favourite examples of excellent architecture in Ontario. CFMS was excited to see two projects we provided commissioning for on the list of eight winners.
Read MoreThunder Bay Art Gallery Wins Canadian Architect Award of Merit
This week Canadian Architect announced their award winners, and CFMS was excited to see a project we are providing commissioning for on the list: Thunder Bay Art Gallery Waterfront Relocation!
Read MoreYork University Student Centre Featured in Arch Daily
York University's newest campus addition - the Student Centre - was featured in ArchDaily! CFMS provided LEED Commissioning for this LEED Gold Certified building, that also meets Toronto Green Standards.
Read MoreOfficial Opening of Oak Ridges Library
CFMS is pleased to have provided commissioning for the new Oak Ridges Library, which officially opened to the public yesterday, Tuesday November 12.
Read MoreAs we enter the final quarter of 2019, we took a look at the projects we provided commissioning for that achieved LEED Certification this year: City of Brampton's WPOC, 407 East Maintenance Facility, Canon Canada HQ, Durham College's CFCE, and York University's New Student Centre.
Read MoreDurham College's Centre for Collaborative Education Achieves LEED NC Gold!
We are pleased to announce that Durham College's Centre for Collaborative Education has surpassed it's LEED Silver Certification asperations, and has achieved LEED Gold instead!
Read MoreCanadian Canoe Museum granted $10M from the Federal Government
CFMS is providing the commissioning services for the new Canadian Canoe Museum, and so was pleased to learn about the $10M donation from the Federal Government from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund towards the project.
Read MoreCanon Canada Headquarters achieves LEED NC - Gold
CFMS is pleased to announce that another project we provided commissioning for - Canon Canada Headquarters - has achieved LEED NC - Gold status!
Read MoreHotel X Featured in CFM&D Magazine
Hotel X is featured in the April edition of CFM&D Magazine. CFMS provided the commissioning for the stunning hotel, located on Toronto's waterfront.
Read MoreNew Staff Certifications Announcement!
CFMS is pleased to announce that Jurij Dziuba has received his (CCP) Certified Commissioning Professional recertification, and Allan (AJ) Hearn has received his (BCxP) Building Commissioning Professional Certification through ASHRAE. Well done team!
Read MoreCFMS pleased to be providing commissioning for the UTS Redevelopment
University of Toronto Schools is ungoing a major redevelopment, and CFMS is pleased to be providing the commissioning for this exciting transformation.
Read MoreCFMS pleased to become Supplier Partner with OECM
CFMS is pleased to officially announce we are a Supplier Partner with OECM, providing HVAC Commissioning services. We are looking forward working with them to provide superior commissioning services to an expanded list of clients.
Read MoreNipissing University's New Student Centre
Construction began in the fall of 2018 for Nipissing University's New Student Centre, and CFMS is pleased to be providing the commissioning. The 31,452 square foot facility was designed by Mitchell Jensen Archtitects, and features an Atrium, Study Nooks, Restaurant and Nightclub, along with the usual offices and student gatherings you might expect in a Student Centre.
Read MoreAzure Magazine Names Top Ten Canadian Architecture
We couldn't be more pleased to have read Azure Magazine's Top Ten for 2018 and find out that CFMS was part of the team for two of the projects - York University's Student Centre and Seneca College's Odeyto Indigenous Centre!
Read MoreSeneca's New First People Indigenous Centre Project in the News
The new Centre is a must-see especially for the exposed glulam beams which hold up the Lounge’s upside-down canoe design. CFMS was pleased to provide commissioning for this project, which was featured this month in the Daily Commercial News.
Read MoreAaniin Community Centre and Library Praised in Toronto Star
Earlier this week the Toronto Star published an article featuring Markham's Aaniin Community Centre, hailing it as a real gem for the community of Markham. While Markham perhaps has a reputation for being somewhat disjointed is the community sense, the Aaniin Community Centre and Library aims to make itself a place for community connection. CFMS was pleased to provide the commissioning for this community gem!
Read MoreThe King Township New Municipal Centre is Complete
The new municpal centre for King Township is complete! The Daily Commercial News featured the project this week to highlight the details of this sustainable building, which includes administration, a police substation, gymnasium and event space.
Read MoreNorth Bay's Regional Health Centre Sets a Standard for Hospital Design
TVO published an article earlier this year, titled "How one northern Ontario hospital became a model for wellness". It isn't very surprising that North Bay's Regional Health Centre is getting such praise.
Read MoreNew Indigenous Centre Opens at Seneca College
Among the many openings for the back to school season, was the opening of the new Indigenous Centre at Seneca College Newnham Campus. Officially called Odeyto, which is “the good journey” in Anishinaabe.
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Ceremony for George A. Reid House as Part of OCAD U Creative City Campus Project
The historic George Reid House officially re-opened on Wednesday September 26th 2018, after a renovation as part of OCAD University's Creative City Campus Project. CFMS was pleased to provide commissioning for the George Reid House, and the Creative City Campus as a whole.
Read MoreYork University Celebrates Grand Opening of the New Student Centre
The New Student Centre at York University officially opened yesterday, and the event was celebrated with a free breakfast for faculty and students alike, followed by a barbeque and carnival. CFMS is pleased to have been part of the team, providing the LEED commissioning, with CFMS project manager Jurij Dziuba at the helm!
Read MoreLaurentian University Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering has Grand Opening
Monday September 10th, 2018 is a big day for Laurentian University, as the new Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building is officially opening.
Read MoreVaughan Centre PwC Tower Topped out and Enclosed
Urban Toronto recently published an article on the Vaughan Centre PwC Tower recently topping out and being enclosed. CFMS is excited to be part of this fast moving project, including a YMCA, due to open next year...
Thunder Bay Art Gallery Receives Federal Funding
Under Patkau Architects in joint venture with Brook McIlroy, CFMS is providing commissioning for the new Thunder Bay Art Gallery, and are committed to working hard with the team to achieve the new opening date, now that funding has been provided by the Federal Government.
Read MoreCFMS Announces Joining the Team for the Canadian Canoe Museum
CFMS is very pleased to announce we will be joining the team, providing commissioning services, for the Candian Canoe Museum, located in Peterborough, ON. The new facility will be located next the the Peterborough Lift Lock Historic Site on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Read MoreMcEwan School of Architecture Wins OAA Award
CFMS was pleased to learn today that Laurentian University's McEwan School of Architecture won an OAA Design Excellence Award! The award winners were selected from over 111 submissions. Designed by LGA Architectural Partners Ltd., CFMS was pleased to be part of the team, providing commissioning services for the project.
Read MoreHumber River Hospital Featured in Engineering Dimensions Magazine
Humber River Hospital never seems to fail to be worthy of a write up. Most recently, HRH was featured in Engineering Dimensions Magazine, in a piece titled : "Lean, Green and Digital". CFMS was please to be part of the team helping this landmark hospital achieve LEED Gold Certification, and renowned success in achieving all of the project goals.
Read MoreCFMS Excited to be Part of the LiUNA Team
The Diamond and Schmitt Architects designed new LiUNA Headquarters has popped up in a couple of construction news articles this week. CFMS is pleased to be part of the team, providing LEED Commissioning for this landmark project. The six storey, 295,000 square foot building will be targeting LEED Silver Certification. Located in Vaughan, ON, it will provide office and amenities for the Local 183, with the targeting opening in 2020.
Read MoreKPMG Tower Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Wins Award of Excellence
On November 15 the Vaughan Urban Design Awards were handed out, and the KPMG Tower won the Award of Excellence. CFMS is once again pleased to have been part of the team for this multi-award winning project. Jurij Dziuba was our Project Manager for Commissioning - Congrats to the amazing architects at Diamond Schmitt Architects and the whole team!
Read MoreLaurentian University Wins Award for McEwan School of Architecture
The McEwan School of Architecture at Laurentian University won the Ontario Wood WORKS! 2017 award for innovative building in Sudbury.
Read MoreHumber River Hospital Featured in SABMag Fall 2017 Issue
The Fall 2017 issue of SABMag (Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine) features Humber River Hospital - "State-of-the-art design centres on better patient care".
Read MoreCFMS Providing Commissioning for Georgian Bay General Hospital
CFMS is pleased to be part of the team for the Georgian Bay General Hospital Emergency Department Renovation. Located in Midland, Ontario, GBGH serves the communities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Township of Tiny, Township of Tay, Christian Island, Georgian Bay Township and Springwater Township.
Read MoreVaughan Metropolitan Centre Achieves LEED Gold Status
On July 26, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre was awarding LEED Gold Certification. CFMS was part of the team working on this project, along with SmartREIT, DSAI, Smith and Andersen, S+A Footprint, and many more.
Read MoreHumber River Hospital Achieves LEED Gold
The news recently broke that Humber River Hospital surpassed it's LEED Silver goal, and was awarded LEED Gold Status!
Read MoreCentennial College and Williams Parkway (Ph 1) Win OAA Awards
Both Centennial College's Ashtonbee Campus Library and Student Hub, and Williams Parkway, are stunning buildings, so not surprising they were among the winners for 2017.
Read MoreCFMS Providing Commissioning for OCAD U's Creative City Campus
CFMS Consulting Inc. was awarded the Commissioning for OCAD U's "Creative City Campus" project.
Read MoreCFMS Pleased to Join the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital Team
Last week it was confirmed that CFMS Consulting Inc. was chosen for the role of the PCL Commissioning Authority for the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital Project.
Read MoreHyde Park Elementary School a Top Energy Performer
Simcoe County District School Board's Hyde Park Elementary School was featured in SABMag (Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine).
Read MoreOrillia MURF Wins a 2016 Brownie Award
The Orillia Multi-Use Recreation Facility has won the Category 4: REBUILD - Redevelopment at the Local, Site Scale Brownie Award.
Read MoreArt Shoppe Lofts + Condos Awarded BILD's 2016 Project of the Year
CFMS Consulting Inc. is pleased to be part of another award winning project, as the Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos won BILD's 2016 "Project of the Year".
Read MoreAbout York University's New Student Centre
Blog T.O. recently published a post calling the new Student Centre design at York University "stunning". Jurij Dziuba shares his thoughts on the project CFMS is providing Commissioning services for, after recently completing York's Bergeron Centre.
Read MoreNexus Condominiums Achieve LEED Silver
CFMS is pleased to announce that Nexus Condominiums (located in Markham ON) achieved their LEED Gold Cerification with the CaGBC. CFMS provided the LEED Commissioning for this project.
Read MoreHumber River Hospital Wins Yet Another Award
It's not really surprising to learn that Humber River Hospital has been the recipient of yet another award.
Read More2 CFMS Projects Win the OLA New Library Building Award
The Ontario Library Association (OLA) recently announced the winners of their 2016 New Library Building Awards, and CFMS Consulting Inc. was please to learn that 2 of the 5 projects awarded were ones with which we were part of the team.
Read MoreHumber River Hospital Wins the ENR Global Best Award
CFMS Consulting Inc. was pleased to learn that Humber River Hospital was awarded the ENR (Engineering News-Record) Global Best Project in the Healthcare category.
Read MoreBridgepoint Wins the Governor General's Medal for Achitecture
Canadian Architect features an article on Bridgepoint Active Healthcare this month as the project was awarded the Governor General's medal for Architecture.
Read MoreYCDSB Ranks First in the Sustainable Schools Program
York Catholic District School Board was ranked first in the Ontario School Boards Sustainable Schools Program. The school board credits retrocommissioning as a key part of achieving good energy performance.
Read MorePatients Moved into the New Humber River Hospital
Patients were welcomed into the new Humber River Hospital starting at 6:00 am on October 18 2015. A total of 351 patients were moved that day.
Read MoreBrampton's First LEED Facility
CFM&D Magazine recently published an article announcing that the DHL Express Headquarters is actually Brampton's first LEED certified facility.
Read MoreEast Gwillimbury Bus Facility Awarded LEED Gold Certification
CFMS is pleased to announce LEED Gold Certification for the New Construction project of the East Gwillimbury Bus Facility.
Read MoreDHL Express Canada Head Office - LEED Silver Certified
Another CFMS project was awarded LEED Silver Certification recently - the DHL Express Canada Head Office in Brampton.
Read MoreBridgepoint Health Wins AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Award
Bridgepoint Health was the recipient of an AIA/AAH Healthcare Design award.
Read MoreThe May 2015 edition of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine features the CFMS project Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario Headquarters.
Read MoreThree More LEED Certifications for CFMS Projects
CFMS is pleased to announce that LEEDGold was awarded to both the Gore Meadows Community Centre + Library (Brampton) and Toronto Community Housing - Railway Lands Block 32 (Toronto), and LEED Silver was awarded to Bridgepoint Hospital (Toronto).
Read MoreCFMS was pleased to see York University’s Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence as the feature story for the January/February 2015 edition of Canadian Consulting Engineer Magazine.
Read MoreTwo More CFMS Projects Achieve LEED Certification
CFMS Consulting Inc. recently was made aware that two more projects CFMS provided LEED commissioning services for have achieved their LEED certification.
Read MoreCFMS is pleased to have been part of a team that helped U of T Rotman School of Management exceed its goal, and achieve LEED Gold Certification.
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7 More Awards for Cornell (East Markham) CC&L
Cornell Community Centre and Library has won 5 more awards since winning the Parks & Recreation Ontario's 2014 PRO Award of Excellence in Design, and an additional announcement is on the way for next month!
Read MoreCornell (East Markham) CC&L - An Award Winning Project
Cornell Community Centre and Library was the receipient of the 2014 Award of Excellence in Design, and achieved LEED Silver Certification.
Read MoreScugog Memorial Public Library Achieves LEED Silver
CFMS Consulting Inc. was pleased to hear that Scugog Memorial Public Library was awarded LEED Silver Certification this spring!
Read MoreVale Living with Lakes Centre is an Award Finalist
Vale Living With Lakes Centre has been selected as a Finalist in the Architizer A+ Awards for the Typology Categories | Institutional: Higher Education Institutions & Research Facilities category.
Read MoreElementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (EFTO) Announces LEED Platinum for Toronto Headquarters
The EFTO announced the award of LEED Platinum for their Toronto Headquarters!
Read MoreGarry W. Morden Fire Training Centre is LEED Silver Certified!
CFMS Consulting Inc. was part of the team for Garry W. Morden Centre for Fire and Emergency Services, and pleased to find out the project achieved LEED Silver Certification!
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