Industry News
Construction Business
Underhill Group celebrates 100 years
One of British Columbia's oldest surveying companies celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Construction Business
EllisDon co-founder passes away
Don Smith, co-founder of construction giant EllisDon, has passed away. The 89-year-old died July 16 in London, Ont.
Canadian Property Management
World Trade Center property manager named
Cushman & Wakefield has been selected to become the property manager for the World Trade Center site.
Canadian Property Management
Phipps McKinnon building certified LEED silver
Edmonton’s Phipps McKinnon building recently received the city’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certificate for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (LEED EB:O&M), with a silver ranking.
Canadian Property Management
Allied Properties buys historic Calgary building
Allied Properties REIT has acquired a historic building nearby Calgary’s Inglewood neighbourhood.
Canadian Property Management
Landmark Cinemas acquires 20 movie theatres
Landmark Cinemas of Canada has acquired 20 theatres from Empire Theatres Ltd. The purchase price for the transaction is approximately $55 million.
Canadian Property Management
Loblaw to buy Shoppers Drug Mart for $12.4B
Canada's largest grocery retailer, Loblaw Companies Ltd., has announced it plans to buy Shoppers Drug Mart for $12.4 billion.
CondoBusiness
Windcorp announces mixed-use plan for Ajax
Ajax council and Windcorp Developments Ltd. have released plans for a new urban-inspired development.
CondoBusiness
Sequel to acquire Lake Muskoka resort
Sequel Hospitality Investments Inc. has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the Touchstone on Lake Muskoka.
CondoBusiness
Royal LePage predicts modest home price gains
Royal LePage predicts house and condominium prices will continue to see modest gains for the remainder of the year.
CondoBusiness
Demand for high-end real estate high in Calgary
Calgary’s high-end residential market experienced a steady rise in sales as well as a decline in days on the market in the first half of 2013, according to a report by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada.
CondoBusiness
Montreal condo prices rise, sales decline
In June, median condo prices in the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) rose for the first time in 2013, and showed the smallest decrease in sales ...
Canadian Property Management
Canada’s first Hard Rock Casino to open in B.C.
The Great Canadian Gaming Corp. has announced the rebranding of its Boulevard Casino into the Hard Rock Casino, the first of its kind in ...
Canadian Property Management
Largest B.C. hotel sale of the year
Aldesta Hotels Group has bought Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa for $32.3 million.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Erin Mills mall to get major makeover
Erin Mills Town Centre is getting a $100-million face-lift.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
IFMA revises CFM credentials
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has revised the framework for its flagship credential, the certified facility manager (CFM). The CFM exam has also been revised to match the updated framework.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Teknion wins two Green Good Design Awards
Teknion Corp. was recognized at the 2013 Green Good Design Competition for its Interpret desking system and Optos Low profile architectural wall.






