Industry News
Study finds green certified buildings ‘outperform’
Results from a pioneering study examining the correlation between improved property performance and green building certification were recently released.
Digital tool aids short-term leasing for pop-ups
A new online platform has launched to connect landlords and space seekers for short-term leasing in the pop-up industry.
Creccal Investments buys Montreal landmark
Westmount Square, a landmark building near downtown Montreal, was recently sold to Creccal Investments Ltd., on behalf of Elad Canada.
Brampton, Ont. celebrates first LEED facility
Brampton, Ontario is celebrating its first LEED facility. DHL, a global logistics company, has achieved the designation at its DHL Express Headquarters.
Slate Office to renovate Sheridan Park facilities
Two properties in Mississauga’s Sheridan Park are getting a $46 million makeover with an investment from Slate Office REIT.
Manitoba breaks ground on first outlet mall
Construction has begun at the future site of Winnipeg, Manitoba’s Outlet Collection Winnipeg, the first pure outlet shopping mall in the province.
Vancouver leading economic performer in 2015
Economic performance in Vancouver is expected to outpace other urban economies in Canada this year, according to The Conference Board of Canada.
RioCan to acquire Kimco’s interest in 22 assets
RioCan and Kimco Realty Corp. have announced they will divide their 35 jointly owned properties, known as the RioKim Portfolio, into three groups.
Ontario makes headway in cap-and-trade system
Ontario is moving forward with its commitment to a cap-and-trade system through proposed changes to reporting regulations and draft guidelines.
New recruits needed for aging HVACR workforce
A joint Canada-U.S. industry study of demand for HVAC and refrigeration technicians concludes both nations face a skills shortage as an aging workforce nears retirement.
U.S. Dept. of Energy clarifies net zero definition
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a refined definition for the meaning of a net zero energy building to create more consistency in the market.
Russ Bougie joins Avison Young in Vancouver
Veteran industrial sales and leasing specialist Russ Bougie has joined Avison Young in the company’s Vancouver office.
Colliers sells two Ontario-based hotels
Colliers International Hotels has sold two more Ontario hotels, including the Westin Prince Toronto and the Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Deloitte Tower office designed for socializing
Deloitte has unveiled its ‘more social’ office space in the new Deloitte Tower in Montreal’s Quartier de l'innovation.
BOMA Canada rebrands BOMA BEST
BOMA Canada has announced an improved and more intuitive BOMA BEST certification brand, available to the public beginning September 21, 2015.
CPPIB to finance Washington mixed-use project
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has entered into an agreement to finance a US$526 million loan for a Washington-based mixed-use expansion project.
NexusCrowd unveils online investment platform
NexusCrowd has launched an online investment platform that offers accredited investors exclusive access to co-invest alongside institutional investors.




