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B.C. will lead provincial economic growth in 2018

While Alberta's economy is set to lead the country this year, British Columbia will once again take over in 2018 as the provincial growth leader.

Winners announced for NAIOP Calgary REX Awards

NAIOP Calgary held its inaugural Real Estate Excellence (REX) Awards on November 22, 2017 where six teams and two individuals were honoured.

Ivanhoé Cambridge invests $200-mil into Place Ville Marie

Ivanhoé Cambridge will invest $200 million into revitalizing the Place Ville Marie esplanade and its commercial offerings.

Employers tap into tech talent clusters

Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and Waterloo are deemed to provide the best dynamic for nurturing the workforce and fostering innovation in cost-competitive space.

One York earns record-breaking LEED Platinum score

One York Street has achieved LEED Platinum certification, earning 89 points, the highest score ever awarded to a Toronto building.

Toronto builds pedestrian-friendly shopping centre

The City of Toronto opened a new multi-modal shopping centre on the Yonge-University subway line at Wilson station.

Facilities urged to properly dispose of fats, oils, grease

Compared to residential units, ICI facilities often discharge larger amounts of fats, oils and grease into the sanitary sewer.

Vancouver Port Authority buys industrial properties

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has acquired three industrial-zoned properties in Richmond and Port Coquitlam to support future port growth.

Marine Gateway wins ULI Global Award

Marine Gateway, a major transit-oriented development in Vancouver, has won an Urban Land Institute 2017-2018 Global Award for Excellence.

Canada’s first LEED Platinum heritage conversion opens

Credit Suisse Asset Management and Vancouver-based Swissreal Investments officially opened The Exchange office tower yesterday.

Class B Global Adjustment costs up for review

The newly released 2017 update to Ontario's Long Term Energy Plan hints at future relief for commercial electricity customers currently carrying a disproportionate share of Global Adjustment costs.

Amazon to open second office in Vancouver

Amazon is opening a second corporate office in Vancouver, signing a lease for 150,000 square feet in a new, nine-storey office building.

MEC breaks ground on Vancouver flagship store

MEC, a Canadian outdoor recreation gear and clothing retailer, has broken ground on its new Vancouver flagship store located in Olympic Village.

USGBC releases LEED in Motion: Transportation report

Study focuses on industry growth in the green building sector for transportation facilities like airport terminal buildings bus centers and more.

ASHRAE publishes 2017 version of thermal comfort standard

The 2017 edition of ASHRAE’s major thermal comfort standard has been published to incorporate seven published addenda to the 2013 edition.

Growth for AB commercial property markets

Total dollar value of commercial property sales in both Calgary and Edmonton saw strong year-over-year increases during the first half of 2017.

Toronto North and East office markets see healthy gains in Q3

The Toronto North and East office markets finished Q3 on a positive note, with healthy gains in occupied office area.