Monday, January 21, 2019Bull market to continue in Canadian commercial real estate: report
Industrial vacancy is expected to edge lower in 2019, according to Avison Young’s 2019 North America, Europe and Asia Forecast.
Friday, January 18, 2019BOMA BEST certifies first building In Mexico
The BOMA BEST Sustainable Buildings Certification program is dedicated to assisting property managers and building operators improve their buildings’ environmental performance.
Thursday, January 17, 2019RIU Hotels & Resorts opening first hotel in Canada
RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the construction of a hotel in Toronto. The Spanish company intends to invest around $100-million in the project.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019Canadians join select slate of ASHRAE Fellows
Arthur Irwin's peers conveyed one final honour, as he was elevated to the special category of ASHRAE membership recognizing exceptional contributions to the HVAC industry and a sustainable built environment.
Monday, January 14, 2019Deep energy retrofit a winner for Olympic Park
An overhaul of the aging thermal plant combined with other system and equipment upgrades delivered a 31 per cent cut in energy use and a 57 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Friday, January 11, 2019Ted Shore to retire from Quadrangle
Ted Shore, a principal at Toronto-based firm Quadrangle, announced in December that he is retiring from the firm, effective January 31, 2019.
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Thursday, September 27, 2018CDM mandate survives Green Energy Repeal Act
Selected provisions enabling some of Ontario's key energy and water conservation programs will be transferred to the Electricity Act.
Monday, September 17, 2018REALPAC calls for smoothing of tax inequities
An illogical quirk in the apportionment of business education tax continues to undermine competitiveness for some of Ontario's major cities, advocates for the commercial real estate sector maintain.
Monday, August 13, 2018James Bay communities develop local expertise
Energy conservation initiatives are cutting costs and supporting skills development that make health care operations more self-reliant in five James Bay communities.
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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.
