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Accessible public bathrooms show bad form
Low-cost investments and practical adjustments to the configuration of fixtures could improve safety, convenience and assurance for people with disabilities.
New oversight regime set for Ontario elevators
A new oversight regime for Ontario’s elevators and escalators will come into force on March 1, bringing shorter timelines for rectifying an extensive list of designated high-risk deficiencies.
CRE’s professional profile hinges on retention
An uptick in women and people of colour in the junior and mid-level ranks of commercial real estate belies the leakage of underrepresented groups higher on the career ladder.
CDM program hiccups logged in Ontario review
The COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions are frequently cited, but not the only reasons for uneven uptake of Ontario’s energy retrofit and performance incentives over the past two years.
B.C. ponders commercial space for cannabis use
Newly released findings from British Columbia’s public consultation on cannabis lounges unsurprisingly confirm that recreational cannabis users are most likely to find the concept appealing.
Ottawa commercial landlords bid welcome
Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, confirms that public service employees will be expected to spend 40 to 60 per cent of their working hours in a formal office setting.
Lender confidence varies by CRE asset class
Logistics warehouses, multifamily rental buildings, data centres and life sciences labs are tapped as favoured assets in CBRE Canada’s newly released survey of lenders' sentiment.
Market transformation beckons greenwashing
Greenwashing is tapping into a demonstrated consumer preference for products and services with low-carbon credentials and growing interest in ESG accountability.
CRE strategizes to meet 2030 commitments
Among its many challenges, the race to meet 2030 commitments for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction could have some public relations complications.
Push to curb inflation has CRE ramifications
Transaction volume had been surpassing pre-pandemic levels until the steepest and most rapid rise in interest rates thus far this century undermined that momentum.
Infrastructure investment a go-to in downturn
For public partners, P3s are a means to transfer risk. For the private sector, infrastructure’s recession-proof profile dovetails with expectations for a prolonged building spree.
Human rights due diligence aligns with ESG
New guidance urges commercial real estate operators to consider how contracting, purchasing and leasing can intersect with abuse, exploitation and discrimination.
Robust yields ongoing for industrial landlords
Market analysts and asset managers express confidence that the industrial sector will be buoyant into the future despite current global economic uncertainty.
Ontario boosts energy efficiency spending
The Ontario government has pledged $342 million in additional energy efficiency spending to be rolled out between the spring of 2023 and the end of 2024.
Take a proactive approach to your roof this fall
As temperatures continue to drop throughout fall, it’s hard not to think about winter on its way. Facility managers know that a fall preventative maintenance
Are you missing out on commercial lighting rebates for your facility?
These days, every cent counts, and commercial lighting rebates may be a way for your facility to make the most of your lighting choices. It’s
Energy sector workforce evolves and expands
Energy efficiency is projected to create more jobs and assume a larger share of energy sector economic activity in step with a heightened focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.