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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.

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Companies overrate cybersecurity abilites: survey

A new Accenture security survey indicates that overconfidence may be putting Canadian organizations at higher risk for cyberattacks.

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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.

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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.

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GRESB appoints Sander Paul Van Tongeren new managing director

GRESB has named Sander Paul Van Tongeren as its new managing director.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.