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In the current edition of The LinkTop Stories The Minister of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women, Christine St-Pierre, the Mayor of Montréal, Gérald Tremblay, and the Mayor of Saint-Laurent and Vice-Chair of the City of Montréal Executive Committee, Alan DeSousa, today announced the winner of the Quebec-wide architectural competition for Saint-Laurent’s new library. Maestro Technologies, a leading provider of ERP software solutions specifically designed for the construction industry, announced today the launch of MaestroBid, a web-based, hosted service that automates the construction bid management processes. KAWNEER TO INVEST IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN CANADIAN MARKETS Kawneer Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products and systems for the commercial construction industry, announced today that it plans to combine its current Scarborough facility and Mississauga Service Center into a new and expanded Fabrication Center by the end of Q4 2010. Competition Bureau decision on Interac troubling for small business The decision of the Bureau of Competition Policy to deny Interac’s application to change its status from a not-for-profit to a for-profit entity is regrettable as it is likely to constrain the ability of Interac to compete on a level playing field with new entrants into the Canadian debit marketplace. Sustainable News CBM and Ellis Don team up to win 2009 Greensite Project of the Year Bay Adelaide Centre is a 52-story, 1.2 million square-foot office building in downtown Toronto which presented some unique logistic and scheduling challenges. New Energy Management Co-Op Program to Drive Energy Efficiency Initiatives Partners in Project Green (PPG), an initiative lead by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), is helping to green the minds of Toronto’s future workforce in a unique co-op program set to bring an eco-advantage for both students and employers. BOMA Canada initiates technical and content review of BOMA BESt BOMA Canada is kicking off a national review of the BOMA BESt environmental certification program today by inviting BOMA members and other interested parties to submit recommendations on how to improve BOMA BESt. FAB-HOMES™ presents first Passive House collection FAB-HOMES™, a green home design studio based in Vancouver, Canada, is offering the first collection of pre-designed Passive Houses for the North American market. Hanson Pipe & Precast Supports Environment with Innovative and Powerful Stormceptor® OSR Hanson Pipe & Precast, a leader in the concrete products industry, is continuing its focus on sustainability and improving the environment with the introduction of the Stormceptor® Oil & Sand Removal (OSR) stormwater quality device - the smallest and most economical stormwater solution. News From Our Clients Maestro Technologies Increases Footprint in Western Canada Maestro Technologies, a leading provider of ERP software solutions specifically designed for the construction industry, announced today the opening of a new satellite office in Calgary, Alberta. Kawneer Invests Approximately $1 Million to Expand Capabilities at Austell, Georgia Facility Kawneer Company, Inc., the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products and systems for commercial construction, has made a significant investment in the expansion of capabilities at its 52,000 square foot Austell, Georgia facility. Fluke Offers Enhancements To Its Bench Digital Multimeters Fluke Corporation, a global leader in test and measurement technology, today announced enhancements to its bench digital multimeters. Aeroflo is pleased to introduce 2 new products TEK Plenum Fans and TEK Plug Fans Faromor is pleased to announce a partnership with Canadian Solar, one of the worlds largest manufacturer of PV Solar Panel Systems. MarShield Attending OPG Supplier’s Day, March 31, 2010 MarShield will have a booth the OPG Supplier’s Day held March 31, 2010 at the Ajax Convention Center in Ajax, Ontario. Association News LEED Green Associate Credential Launches in Canada The LEED Green Associate credential, which recognizes professionals in the green building field, launched in Canada. This credential is the Green Building Certification Institute's (GBCI) fastest growing credential. The BOMA CDM Program incentive application process and its overall website experience have been significantly enhanced. Canada Green Building Council and BC Hydro to Recognize Performance of Olympic venues The International Media Centre at Robson Square was the host venue for the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) awards ceremony last night. Donna’s Tech Tip of the Month In honour of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and our athletes, I want to wave the flag in this article. Being Canadian, I would normally pick up the familiar red and white flag to wave but for this article I will wave the Red Flag of Microsoft Outlook. Special Interest A little over a year ago, November 2008 to be exact, CBM introduced the “Pink Truck” in partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. FREE info sessions on BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program The BOMA Toronto CDM Program is convening a series of free briefing sessions on the BOMA CDM Program and energy efficiency for commercial properties during 2010. 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