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ASHRAE 90.1 takes on expanded name and mandate

Canadian Facility Management & Design

ASHRAE 90.1 takes on expanded name and mandate

The newly released 2022 version of the widely referenced energy standard prescribes on-site renewable generation for most new buildings and introduces a selection of required measures, termed energy credits.
BOMA BEST poised to be cross-border benchmark

Canadian Property Management

BOMA BEST poised to be cross-border benchmark

A pending agreement will open the way to launch the Canadian certification program for sustainable building performance in the United States.
rental housing construction

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Harrison Street breaks ground on Calgary rental property

Chicago-based Harrison Street announced it has broken ground on “Block 15”, a multi-unit property in Calgary's University District.
Co-operators

REMI Network

Co-operators earns Zero Carbon Certification for corporate HQ

The all-electric design of the 226,000-square-foot facility will eliminate direct carbon emissions from any onsite source.
Vancouver Centre

Construction Business

Vancouver Centre II celebrates completion

Vancouver Centre II (VCII), a 33-storey AAA office tower at 733 Seymour in downtown  Vancouver has reached completion.

Canadian Property Management

Protracted construction prompts aid for TO BIAs

Toronto introduces grants of up to $50,000 for business improvement areas where multi-year transit expansion projects are occurring.
One-window guide for EV charger grants opens

Canadian Property Management

One-window guide for EV charger grants opens

The new online reference hub has been designed to steer businesses, not-for-profit groups and municipalities to applicable funding options.
condominium rents

Canadian Apartment Magazine

GTA condominium rents up 17% in 2022

As reported by Urbanation, GTA condominium rents rose by nearly 17 per cent in 2022 following decreases in 2021 and 2020.
Alberta budget

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Affordability payments now available in Alberta

Effective January 18, 2023, eligible Albertans can apply to receive $600 in affordability payments to help offset the high cost of living.
fire safety

Canadian Facility Management & Design

NFPA Fire Safety Handbook updates risk menu

Related to building innovation, new chapters in the 21st edition of the widely used reference guide address photovoltaic and energy storage systems, smart infrastructure and modular construction.
Calgary enjoys rising industrial market in 2022

Canadian Property Management

Calgary enjoys rising industrial market in 2022

In a field of all round upbeat results, Calgary stands out as Canada’s rising industrial market of 2022, posting 11.6 million square feet of positive absorption.
Nova Scotia

Canadian Property Management

David Benoit to head Build Nova Scotia

The new provincial crown corporation has been established to oversee strategic infrastructure projects, including development and redevelopment of health care facilities and strengthening climate resilience.
buyer

REMI Network

Home sales in Canada grew slightly in December

Across the country, prices are down more than they are nationally in Ontario and parts of B.C.
condo sales

REMI Network

Leading condo associations call for safety reform

One concern is that the recent tragedy could deter condo directors from getting involved in disputes or even serving on a board.
Michael Garron Hospital

REMI Network

Michael Garron Hospital opens Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre

The grand opening of the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre took place in East Toronto yesterday.
McElhanney

Canadian Property Management

Hines names two new CEOs for Americas regions

Steve Luthman has been promoted to lead real estate investment and development activity in Canada and the U.S. Midwest and Southeast, while Syl Apps takes the helm in South America.
Office market setback a national trend for Q4

Canadian Property Management

Office market setback a national trend for Q4

The fourth quarter of 2022 saw the office vacancy rate climb to 17.1 per cent across 10 major Canadian markets, accompanied with 2.1 million square feet of negative absorption.