Tuesday, March 26, 2019CBRE announces sale of the Toronto Plaza Hotel
The hotel had not operated as a traditional hotel since February 2016 with the City of Toronto leasing the rooms to help shelter the homeless.
Friday, March 22, 2019Fiera Capital acquires Integrated Asset Management for $74M
Fiera Capital Corporation has announced its acquisition of Integrated Asset Management for $74 million.
Thursday, March 21, 2019Jobs foreseen from energy efficiency spending
The 2019 federal budget allocates $950 million to underwrite retrofits and energy-efficient new development in the municipal, not-for-profit, private homeownership and affordable housing sectors.
Monday, March 25, 2019Edward Sonshine to retire from RioCan
RioCan chief executive officer, Edward Sonshine, announces plans to retire on March 31, 2021 – subject to a potential one-year extension.
Friday, March 1, 2019Vancity receives top gold accessibility rating
Vancity has become the first financial institution in Canada to receive the ‘Accessibility Certified Gold' rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation program.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019CIBC Mellon’s One York Street certified LEED Gold
CIBC Mellon’s office at One York Street, located in Toronto’s South Core financial district, has achieved LEED Gold certification by the Canada Green Building Council
Hot Topics
Monday, December 10, 2018Climate change first responders speak out
Engineers and physicians underscore some of the most worrisome vulnerabilities they see, framed through the lens of their professional concerns and responsibilities for public health and safety.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018Real estate primed for low-carbon vanguard
Canada's Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance suggests there is more untapped opportunity than coordinated action in a market grappling with emerging imperatives for climate-related financial disclosure and integrating ESG measures.
Monday, October 29, 2018Few favours for commercial ratepayers in 2018
Tax ratios for 11 of Canada's largest cities demonstrate that commercial ratepayers consistently carry a disproportionate share of the municipal property tax burden.
Must Reads
Friday, June 9, 2017A role for employees in workplace pest prevention
Facility managers might be surprised to find out how often an employee accidentally introduces pests in the office.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017Tips for Painting your Commercial Property
Mike Benteau, president of paint contractors Elite Trade Painting, provides some tips to keep in mind when considering your property’s next paint job.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017Workplace safety tips for property managers
Coordinating building systems and dealing with a variety of issues personal to clients’ homes have the potential to place property managers in harm’s way.
