Industry News
Canadian Property Management
Fairmont expands sustainability efforts
More than two decades after Fairmont Hotels & Resorts led the foray into environmental stewardship with the launch of its Green Partnership program, the luxury hotel brand has introduced the Fairmont Sustainability Partnership.
Canadian Property Management
Crestpoint acquires three significant properties
Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd. has marked the completion of its second year of operation by announcing three ...
Canadian Property Management
Commercial sector poised for strong year
Canada's commercial real estate sector and REIT investment market appear set to outperform for a fifth straight year ...
Canadian Property Management
Construction begins at Montreal’s Deloitte Tower
The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Deloitte Tower – Montreal's first new privately owned and financed commercial office tower to be built in more than 20 years.
CondoBusiness
Canadian home builders go digital
Canadian home builders are adopting a new standard for placing their home data online. BXS (Buzz XML Standard) was created to overcome difficulties in sharing and distributing new home information.
CondoBusiness
GTA realtors report decline in condo sales
Greater Toronto Area realtors reported 4,133 condominium apartment sales through the Toronto MLS system during the first quarter of 2013. This number is down by approximately 17 per cent in comparison to the first quarter of 2012.
CondoBusiness
New residential tower planned for Calgary
Grosvenor Americas and Cressey Development Group have announced plans for a new two tower residential development in downtown Calgary.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New IKEA stores focus on energy efficiency
As IKEA grows and expands in Canada, the home furnishings retailer remains committed to designing and building stores that are more sustainable. Along with the new stores in Ottawa, Richmond, B.C., and Winnipeg, the new construction of the Montreal store will be 40 per cent more energy efficient than the last stores built ...
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Solar skylight first of its kind in North America
North America's first solar skylight has hit the market. Completely powered by the sun, the "Fresh Air" Skylight, by Velux, eliminates the need for any wiring or electrical, and provides an energy-efficient way to add daylight, fresh air and a cooling function to homes and offices with a simple hassle-free installation.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
U of C lab achieves LEED platinum status
The University of Calgary's Energy Environment and Experiential Learning (EEEL) building recently achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification.
Construction Business
Alberta Steel Design Awards announced
The winners of the 2013 Alberta Steel Design Awards of Excellence have been announced. The awards ...
Construction Business
BuildForce Canada replaces CSC
Construction industry leaders from across the country have formed a new national organization to help ensure a steady flow of highly skilled workers is available to the growing industry.
Construction Business
2013 ACEC-BC award recipients
The 2013 Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia (ACEC-BC) Awards for Engineering Excellence winners were recently announced at a gala held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Canadian Property Management
DTZ names new SVP of business development
DTZ, a UGL company, has appointed Todd Richardson to senior vice-president, business development, of its Americas facilities management business unit.
Canadian Property Management
ULI Toronto hires new executive director
The Urban Land Institute (ULI), Toronto chapter, has hired Robert Millward to serve as its new executive director.
Canadian Property Management
Melcor Developments promotes Baker to CEO
Brian Baker has been named CEO of Melcor Developments Ltd. This comes after the board of directors announced current CEO ...
Canadian Property Management
Graywood appoints new president, CEO
Toronto-based real estate investment management company, Graywood Developments Ltd., has appointed Stephen Price to president and CEO.






