Industry News
REMI Network
National Solid Waste Benchmarking: next steps
The Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) reports more than 1,000 offices, retail stores and shopping centres across the country have contributed to the first National
Construction Business
Construction activity rises on Vancouver Island
According to the most recent construction industry report, Vancouver Island’s economy is on the road to recovery based on the volume of building permits issued in Q2 2014.
Construction Business
Vancouver college adds new electrician program
Vancouver Career College has added a new electrician program to its Kelowna Campus. Starting this September, students can enroll in the Construction Electrician Foundation program.
Construction Business
Stuart Olson sells Broda Construction
Stuart Olson Inc. has sold Broda Construction to TriWest Capital Partners and senior management of Broda for $39 million in gross cash proceeds.
REMI Network
Canadian Urban Institute welcomes new board members
The Canadian Urban Institute has selected three new board members for the 2014-2015 term. Joining the board are: Kathleen Llewellyn-Thomas, a professional engineer who has
Design Quarterly
2nd largest Ronald McDonald House opens in BC
The new Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon officially opened in June, 2014 and serves as a ‘home away from home’ for sick kids and their families. The facility can now hold up to 73 families comfortably each night, which is about 2,500 families annually.
REMI Network
Ottawa selects developers for new Arts Court
The City of Ottawa’s finance committee has selected a group of Quebec-based developers to complete the $100-million dollar Arts Court redevelopment and Ottawa Art Gallery
REMI Network
Kitchener celebrates sustainable library
The City of Kitchener officially celebrated the completion of its sleek, new, energy-efficient library at a grand opening event on September 6, 2014. Opened to
REMI Network
LEED Proven Provider designation launches
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) recently introduced LEED Proven Provider, a new designation established to restructure the LEED project review process. The program, designed
REMI Network
David Podmore earns Order of British Columbia
David Podmore, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Concert Properties Ltd., has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia for his leadership in
REMI Network
Allied Properties closes acquisitions in Toronto
Allied Properties REIT has closed acquisitions of 555 Richmond Street West and 460 King Street West located on the west side of downtown Toronto. Now
REMI Network
BOMA launches BOMA BESt Health Care
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada recently introduced BOMA BESt Health Care, its sixth BOMA BESt module, designed to address the needs
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New and notable transaction
Located south of Highway 401 and west of Kennedy Road, this property is improved with a 10-storey co-operative apartment building containing 65 total units. The
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rental housing approvals rise in Vancouver
Thanks to initiatives like the short-term incentives for rental (STIR) and Rental 100, the City of Vancouver’s new rental and social housing sector is booming.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
B.C. townhouses offer affordable housing
Thanks to an investment of $400,000 from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia, six low to moderate income families will have access to affordable
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada’s multi-family market shows strength
According to a new report from Colliers Canada, the country’s multi-family market is continuing to show strength and growth. Research indicates that vacancy and capitalization
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Newfoundland apartment to help homeless
Through an investment from the Government of Newfoundland, a six-unit apartment building in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will be purchased and developed into long-term accommodations. The




