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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.”

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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.

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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.