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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.
net-zero

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.
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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.
Altus Group

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.
office conversion Calgary

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.
new home

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.
Input sought on quantifying life cycle GHGs

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.
Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy

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.
smaller units in demand

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.
rental housing construction

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.
housing system

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.
well-being

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.
Mississauga

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.
Stephan Dery takes helm at Canada Lands Company

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.
Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

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.
rent declines

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.
Winnipeg

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.