Industry News
Canadian Property Management
Canada-U.S. industrial markets diverge in Q1
Toronto and Vancouver posted the tightest industrial markets among major urban centres in Canada and the United States in the first quarter of 2023.
REMI Network
First net-zero home rises in Markham
The home is designed to reduce energy consumption by 60 per cent and carbon emissions by 36 per cent.
REMI Network
Hybrid employees work nearly two extra weeks annually, study finds
A new report found employees often work better when in a distraction-free environment, with more than half their
time dedicated to working alone or focused work.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Bouwinvest expands into Canadian rental market
Dutch institutional investment manager Bouwinvest has entered the Canadian rental market through a joint venture with Woodbourne Capital.
Construction Business
Calgary approves new office conversion projects
Calgary has approved five more projects to convert empty office space into new homes for future downtown residents.
REMI Network
GTA new home market picks up pace
The new home market in the Greater Toronto Area is gradually improving as March sales increased slighting higher than in February.
Canadian Property Management
Input sought on quantifying life cycle GHGs
ASHRAE and the International Code Council invite comments on the purpose, scope and methodologies of a proposed new standard for quantifying and documenting operational and embodied GHG emissions.
Canadian Property Management
Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy
There is little for buildings in Alberta’s newly released plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting ongoing development of fossil fuel resources.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Smaller units in demand across GTA
While average rents for all GTA rental units available for lease in Q1-2023 reached record highs, smaller units saw a significant surge.
REMI Network
Construction activity at record high in Toronto
Crane activity is at a record high across 14 major cities in North America and Toronto is leading the pack.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
MURA call for proposals now open
The City of Toronto has launched its second request for proposals for the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program.
REMI Network
Well-being struggles continue three years later
Manulife's 2022 Wellness Report reveals new insights that reflect a significant drop in productivity throughout the workforce.
REMI Network
Mississauga reports surge in building permit approvals
Incoming data from the City of Mississauga reveals 1,088 building permits were issued for new construction in the first quarter of 2023.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Stéphan Déry takes helm at Canada Lands Company
Stéphan Déry brings extensive experience in managing public real property to his new role as president and chief executive officer of Canada Lands Company.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants
The Green Business Certification Inc. and International Well Building Institute are streamlining the process for applicants pursuing LEED and WELL certification for the same building.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
March data shows rent growths are reaccelerating
According to March data from rentals.ca and Urbanation, average rents in Canada were up 1 per cent for the first time since November.
REMI Network
Manitoba launches review of accessibility law
The Manitoba government is seeking public input on its Accessibility for Manitobans Act as part of a five-year review of the legislation.



















