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QuadReal completes third green bond offering
Proceeds will be invested to support sustainable initiatives on green buildings, renewable energy, resource and energy efficiency, pollution prevention, clean transportation and climate change adaptation.
StorageVault Canada graduates to the TSX
StorageVault Canada's common shares and debentures began trading on the TSX on January 26.
Expanded sustainability team to steer BOMA BEST
Jani Loots steps into the new BOMA Canada role of senior director, sustainability, while Joanna Sugunathazan and Josimar Herrera join the staff as BOMA BEST project coordinators.
Nexus rebrand to reflect REIT’s portfolio focus
Nexus Real Estate Investment Trust plans to rebrand as Nexus Industrial REIT to better reflect its portfolio focus.
Ontario to review accessibility in public spaces
Julie Sawchuk, an educator, accessibility strategist and RHFAC designated professional, will chair the newly announced standards development committee.
Heritage buildings evoke Canadian excellence
Three newly named members of the Order of Canada have been recognized for their exemplary contribution to the preservation and rejuvenation of heritage buildings.
Canadian named Young Tunneller of the Year
Michael Mains, a senior design lead with AECOM in Vancouver, has capped off the first decade of his career with the 2021 Young Tunneller of the Year award from the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association.
Christopher Alexander named president of RE/MAX Canada
His career trajectory at the global real estate franchisor began in 2014 when he joined RE/MAX INTEGRA as a franchise sales consultant.
Podmore receives CCPPP 2021 P3 Champion Award
David Podmore is the recipient of the 2021 Champion Award presented by The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP).
Ivanhoé Cambridge unveils innovative financing
Ivanhoé Cambridge has embraced innovative financing to advance its quest for a carbon-neutral commercial real estate portfolio by 2040.
GRESB validates real estate’s ESG credentials
Canadian participants accounted for less than 3 per cent of the entire GRESB database in 2021, but make up nearly 5 per cent of the 5-star cohort, which achieved the top 20 per cent of scores through the assessment.
Ron Zimmer completes 23-year tenure with CABA
After presiding during an era of phenomenal growth in smart technologies, Ron Zimmer is retiring as president and chief executive officer of the Continental Automated Buildings Association.
BOMA Canada honours national award winners
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) hosted its second virtual National Awards Gala on October 21, 2021.
New executive role steers Hines’ carbon strategy
Michael Izzo will be tasked with steering efforts to reduce operational and embodied carbon across more than 138 million square feet of assets under management, valued at approximately USD $83.6 billion.
Canadian buildings atop TOBY international field
Canadian buildings have topped the international field in seven of 17 categories of The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) awards for 2021.
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.




















