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Across Canada, many office and commercial buildings continue to sit vacant or underutilized. According to CBRE, Canada’s national office vacancy rate stood at approximately 18% at the end of 2025, compared to 10.9% before the pandemic. As more buildings remain partially occupied or unoccupied for extended periods, property owners, municipalities, and facility managers are facing growing pressure to reduce operating costs while still protecting building conditions and long-term asset value.

[PRESS RELEASE] Montreal (Quebec), May 6, 2026 - Polygon Restoration, a global leader in property damage restoration and temporary climate solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Gatineau, Québec. This new location reflects Polygon Restoration’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its local presence in the Outaouais region and continuing to support clients across the market.

On a construction project, the cost of a water leak is often measured in time as much as in damage. The longer water flows, the greater the impact on materials, labour schedules, and project delivery timelines. A leak that runs for several hours can delay multiple trades and require significant rework, while the same leak detected and addressed quickly may have minimal impact.

Water damage is becoming an increasingly visible challenge in aging hospitals across Quebec. Behind the scenes, recurring leaks and infrastructure failures are not only affecting buildings, but also disrupting operations and patient care. As investment focuses on new facilities, the risks within existing hospital environments continue to grow.

Repairing and restoring damaged surfaces instead of replacing could help reduce claim severity while supporting sustainability goals. In many property damage claims, cosmetic surface damage leads to the replacement of fixtures that remain fully functional.