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Gift underwrites net zero technical assistance
The Urban Land Institute’s net zero mission has received a boost with a USD $1 million donation from Owen Thomas, the chief executive officer of Boston Properties Inc.
CaGBC reveals Green Building Excellence winners
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has announced the winners of the 2021 CAGBC Awards.
Manasc receives CaGBC Lifetime Achievement Award
Alberta architect Vivian Manasc has been awarded the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canada Green Building Council.
New role with ongoing purpose for Bala Gnanam
Bala Gnanam has joined the staff of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada as vice president, sustainability, advocacy and stakeholder relations.
Race2reduce prepares to mark 2021 milestones
This year’s top achievers in the friendly competition with serious intent will be announced on September 16 when the annual CREST (commercial real estate sustainability trailblazers) awards are bestowed.
BEIC Unveils Building Energy Innovation Report
The time to embrace clean building technologies is now, but it takes stakeholders across the real estate community to make the shift. This is the philosophy behind the Building Energy Innovators Council (BEIC) and the underlying message in its newest report.
Bill Davis held rare BOMA membership status
Former Ontario Premier Bill Davis was an honorary member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Toronto.
ASHRAE recognizes Canadian engineering students
Six Canadian engineering students, enrolled in five different post-secondary institutions nationwide, are among the 33 winners of ASHRAE’s Society scholarships for 2021-22.
Anna Murray elevated to new ESG leadership role
Anna Murray has been promoted to managing director and appointed to the newly created role of global head of ESG with SLC Management.
Canadian CRE players report 2021 portfolio data
Nearly 200 respondents who collectively own and/or manage more than 2.2 billion square feet of space reported to the 26th annual Who's Who in Canadian Real Estate survey.
New national brokerage launched
Headquartered in Vancouver, CDNGLOBAL is the privately owned venture of former Devencore executives, also boasting regional offices in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax.
Michael Brooks joins WGBC board of directors
Michael Brooks, chief executive officer of REALPAC, has been named to the board of directors of the World Green Building Council and will also serve as treasurer for 2021-22.
Yorkdale becomes first Canadian retail centre to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation
Yorkdale is the latest Canadian facility to achieve the certification, which indicates that best infection prevention practices are in place.
Richard Lyall joins global timber research committee
The president of RESCON has been appointed to a global steering committee that will look at the potential benefits of using a steel-timber hybrid in high-rise buildings.
CPP’s Peter Ballon appointed ULI global chair
Ballon's two-year voluntary term coincides with the rollout of the Urban Land Institute's three priority missions to position the built environment for a low-carbon and inclusive future.
Calgarian named IREM next gen leader
Khalid Keshavjee, director of operations with Calgary-based Amhurst Property Management, is the sole Canadian in the 2021-22 cohort of 19 young real estate professionals.
QuadReal forms operating partner group
Taking on the role of executive vice president and operating partner, Michael Zea will work with the various operating companies in which QuadReal holds an ownership interest.
