Industry News
CondoBusiness
Four IBI Group projects receive awards in Q4
IBI Group, the sixth-largest architecture firm in the world, received industry awards in the fourth quarter of 2016 for four of its Canadian projects.
REMI Network
Companies overrate cybersecurity abilites: survey
A new Accenture security survey indicates that overconfidence may be putting Canadian organizations at higher risk for cyberattacks.
REMI Network
Finance sector strategizes office space amid digital era
Financial services sector rethinks office space to retain a new generation of top tech talent.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Plans unveiled for Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats
Claridge Homes announced plans to expand its LeBreton Flats development in Ottawa, painting the picture of a high-density, "complete" neighbourhood with shops, cafés, affordable rental housing and beautiful park space along the aqueduct that currently runs through the area.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Multifamily expected to perform strongly in 2017
Timbercreek Asset Management released its 2017 Market Outlook, which identifies key trends the firm sees playing out for global real estate securities in the year ahead.
REMI Network
Mixed-use plans for Golden Mile Shopping Centre
Plans for the Golden Mile Shopping Centre in Toronto will transform the site into a transit-oriented mixed use community.
REMI Network
GRESB appoints Sander Paul Van Tongeren new managing director
GRESB has named Sander Paul Van Tongeren as its new managing director.
REMI Network
GWL Realty Advisors acquires industrial portfolio in Mississauga
GWL Realty Advisors has acquired a 502,496 square foot industrial portfolio spread over five buildings in Mississauga, Ontario.
Construction Business
B.C.’s job growth set to continue into 2017
B.C. set the pace for job growth in Canada in 2016 and that will continue in 2017. Thanks to a Canada-leading job-growth rate of 3.0
Canadian Facility Management & Design
IFMA launches collaborative Internet of Things portal
IFMA has launched a collaborative portal for FM professionals to pool knowledge and engage with other individuals relating to the Internet of Things.
Construction Business
CITT reaches decision on gypsum board duties
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has announced that the imposition of anti-dumping duties on gypsum board imported into Western Canada from the United States
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Quadrangle’s Susan Ruptash elected to RAIC Board of Directors
Quadrangle’s Susan Ruptash, has been elected to the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)’s Board of Directors, representing Ontario Southwest.
REMI Network
ASHRAE posts 2016 versions of refrigerant standards
The 2016 editions of ASHRAE’s major refrigerants-related standards have been published as a package with 30 new refrigerants and refrigerant blends added.
CondoBusiness
Demand grows for detached homes in Ontario: study
According to new research from the OREA, half of Ontarians looking to buy a home within the next two years say they are looking for a detached house.
CondoBusiness
Condo manager licensing reg released for comment
The Ontario government’s plans to license condominium managers moved forward with the release last week of a general regulation for public review.
CondoBusiness
National average home price expected to dip in 2017
The Canadian Real Estate Association has updated its housing forecast for 2016 and 2017, although trends have evolved mostly as predicted in September.
REMI Network
Fengate breaks ground on Oak West Corporate Centre
Construction has begun on the Oak West Corporate Centre in Oakville, Ontario, a new flex office development.




