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Insurance industry unprepared for extreme weather
As historic flooding devastates communities in NB and BC, new research reveals the insurance industry hasn’t considered climate change in their practices.
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Don Fairgrieve-Park named in 2018 class of BOMA Fellows
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada has congratulated Don Fairgrieve-Park for being named in the 2018 class of BOMA Fellows.
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Rents for industrial space continue to rise as demand outpaces supply
Insatiable demand for industrial space in Canada continues to outpace supply and drive rents higher, according to a new report from Avison Young.
Canadian Property Management
Green certified office space no rarity in Canada
On a square footage basis, more than 50 per cent of the commercial inventory in Vancouver and Toronto now boasts LEED or BOMA BEST status.
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Calgary real estate leaders recognized at awards ceremony
Calgary’s leaders in commercial real estate and high performing buildings were recognized at the TransCanada BOMA Excellence Awards on Thursday.
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Diamond Schmitt opens $44.9 million facility at college in Ottawa
Diamond Schmitt has opened a new state-of-the-art facility for “learning, innovation and entrepreneurship” at Algonquin College in Ottawa.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Minto Capital announces new rental project in T.O.
Minto Capital announced it is moving ahead with a new rental project at 39 Niagara St. on the corner of Bathurst and Front in downtown Toronto.
Construction Business
myComply launches tech to improve site safety
Saskatoon-based myComply has launched its flagship solution to reduce risks by making it easy for general contractors to verify safety certifications.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
IFMA celebrates publication of newest FM standard
IFMA is celebrating the publication of a new management systems standard for the industry: “ISO 41001, Facility Management – Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use.”
REMI Network
Standards for elevator repair times one step closer
The Ontario government last week passed legislation aimed at addressing concerns about elevator availability in the province.
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New fines for turning away canvassers take effect
Apartment landlords and condo corporations that turn away canvassers from multi-residential buildings during the election will risk fines under new rules.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario invests in Toronto vaccine manufacturing facility
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $70 million towards Sanofi Pasteur Limited’s $500-million vaccine manufacturing facility in Toronto.
Canadian Property Management
Commercial buildings stuck at GHG status quo
Canadian commercial buildings registered the same 40-megatonne output of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2016 as in 2005.
REMI Network
Smart phone innovation speeds up infection testing
Researchers at Washington State University have developed portable laboratory on a phone that they claim works almost as well as clinical laboratories in detecting common viral and bacterial infections.
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Hand sanitizer market set to boom for next five years
Just in time for World Hand Hygiene Day, a new report has revealed that the hand sanitizer market is set to grow at a rate of 8.59% for the next five years.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Toronto reviews fraternity and sorority houses
Toronto's licensing and standards committee will consider recommendations for more rigorous scrutiny of fraternity and sorority houses, which would require operators to annually prove the status of their properties.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Boardwalk REIT opens Broadway Centre in Calgary
Boardwalk REIT announced the grand opening of its newly refurbished Broadway Centre, an affordable luxury apartment in downtown Calgary.



