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Slate Office REIT advances new CEO from within
Steve Hodgson has been named chief executive officer after serving as chief operating officer and holding a range of key responsibilities since joining the company in 2014.
Peter Menkes named to Order of Ontario
The distinction is conferred to individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the fabric of Ontario and the well-being of Ontarians, and is the Province's highest honour.
ASHRAE outstanding achievers named
Individual honours conferred to four Canadian engineers include a rare appointment to the ASHRAE Hall of Fame for the late Richard Perry, P.Eng, of Vancouver.
Halifax Stanfield prioritizes accessibility
Halifax Stanfield International Airport has attained a Certified Gold rating through Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, making it Nova Scotia's first Certified Gold facility.
Great Gulf Group appoints new CEO
Great Gulf has appointed Ilias Konstantopoulos as the new CEO, succeeding Jerry Patava who will now chair the Great Gulf Strategic Advisory Board.
Building on the desire for a better country
The buildings and design sectors are again represented in the newest slate of members of the Order of Canada, which includes a developer, a planner and an architectural glass artist.
Sustainability fund carries lasting values
The IREM Foundation fund will carry Elaina Tattersdale's name, paying tribute to her memory and commitment to commercial real estate operations that respect the environment and well-being of building occupants.
Oxford Properties a USGBC leadership honouree
The awards are bestowed to individuals and organizations that have advanced sustainable principles and practices in design, management, operations and community building, while serving as role models and resources for their peers.
Clean capitalism delivers added client value
Anna Murray, Ailey Roberts and Puninda Thind of BentallGreenOak's sustainability team have been named to the Canada Clean50 for 2020.
IICRC appoints Kevin Pearson as chairman
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification has announced its 2020 board of directors executive committee.
Cresting a year of energy-saving achievements
Commercial real estate industry trailblazers (CREST) were recognized, as participants in Toronto's race2reduce continue to pursue a target to collectively reduce energy consumption by 10 per cent compared to 2017 usage.
IEQ-GA announces incorporation
The announcement of IEQ-GA’s incorporation took place at a ceremony during the 40th AIVC conference, Oct. 15 in Ghent, Belgium.
ASHRAE LowDown Showdown models resilience
Designs for a hypothetical new 90,000-square-foot City Hall in San Diego, California, were evaluated for energy performance, innovation and the collaborative effectiveness of team members.
NAIOP announces Development Challenge winners
Slate Asset Management and Choice REIT partnered with NAIOP to use Dixie Outlet Mall in Mississauga as the subject for this year’s competition.
Cogswell Tower wins Carbon Crusader Award
The award will be presented at BOMA Nova Scotia’s Market Update Lunch, taking place on October 24, 2019, in Halifax.
Cheryl Gray first Canadian IREM President
Gray was inaugurated during the 2019 IREM Global Summit in San Francisco.
Ferris Elementary wins Greenest School in Canada competition
As part of World Green Building Week, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Canada Coalition for Green Schools recognize Canadian schools that promote sustainability and offer programs that encourage awareness of environmental issues.




