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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