Industry News
Construction Business
Stantec opens new tower as its global headquarters
Stantec Tower, Canada's tallest west of Toronto, has opened its doors in downtown Edmonton. Stantec’s new global headquarters is 69-storeys in height.
Construction Business
Amazon to open new facility in Metro Vancouver
Amazon will be opening a new 450,000 sq. ft. fulfillment facility within Delta iPort, a new industrial park being developed by GWL Realty Advisors.
CondoBusiness
National home sales projected to fall by year’s end
CREA's revised national forecast for home sales activity for 2018 and 2019 finds sales are expected to fall by 9.8 per cent to 462,900 units this year.
Canadian Property Management
Oxford Properties launches The Stack in Vancouver
Oxford Properties Group has announced the launch of The Stack at 1133 Melville in Vancouver's downtown core, a AAA class 540,000 sq. ft. office development.
REMI Network
Five trends to impact retail facilities management in 2019
The top trends driving the facilities management industry identified in the PRSM 2019 Trends Report include the growth of mixed-use retail, batteries in energy management, the increased number of restaurants and medical services in retail spaces, and blockchain technology.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Tornadoes wreak havoc on Ottawa region
More than 400,000 homes and businesses were left in the dark after three tornadoes ripped through the Ottawa and Gatineau region on Friday, September 21,
REMI Network
CBRE Canada names Werner Dietl CEO
Werner Dietl will succeed Mark Renzoni, as president and CEO of CBRE Canada effective Jan. 1, 2019. Renzoni, will step down at the end of the year after 30 years with the commercial real estate company.
REMI Network
Co-working firm Spaces expands in Canada
Spaces, a co-working firm, plans to open 15 more locations in Canada in the next two years. Its newest location in Toronto is 127,158 square feet, making it the company's largest location in North America.
CondoBusiness
National home sales activity creeps higher in August
A slight increase in national home sales activity has been recorded between July and August 2018, according to recent statistics from the CREA.
REMI Network
REMI Network earns three 2018 COPA nominations
After winning gold in 2017, the REMI Network is again a Canadian Online Publishing Award finalist for Best Trade Media Website.
REMI Network
Partners REIT sells nine Western Canada properties
Partners Real Estate Investment Trust (Partners REIT) announced today that it has agreed to sell nine of its 10 properties in Western Canada.
REMI Network
Manitoba partners with private sector to develop True North Square
The Manitoba government has announced it will provide up to $11.95 million in tax increment financing (TIF) to support the development of True North Square public plaza in downtown Winnipeg.
REMI Network
Microsoft Canada moving headquarters to Toronto’s CIBC Square
Microsoft Canada announced plans for a new headquarters located in Toronto. Comprising 132,000 square feet over four floors of the building, located at 81 Bay Street, construction is well underway with occupancy expected for September 2020.
CondoBusiness
Home ownership more affordable than renting: report
According to a new Mortgage Professionals Canada report, the soaring cost of rent is making home ownership more cost effective, now and in the future.
CondoBusiness
National housing starts trend down in August
The national trend in housing starts continued its downward path in August compared to the historical peak recorded in March 2018, reports CMHC.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Chartwell unveils plans for Guildwood retirement residence
CHARTWELL Retirement Residences and Welltower Inc. announced plans for a new residence located within the historic Guildwood neighbourhood of Scarborough.
REMI Network
Survey exposes the most germ-covered surface in airports
The trays used to put carry-on luggage and personal items in airport security check areas carry the highest frequency of respiratory viruses, revealed a study titled Deposition of respiratory virus pathogens on frequently touched surfaces at airports.



