Restoration & Renovation
REMI Network
Top 12 stories to watch in 2018
The REMI Network's editorial team takes a look at last year's top stories and how they will continue to impact the commercial real estate industry in 2018.
Design Quarterly
Combustible materials in building envelopes
The AIBC Building Envelope Committee highlights some of the duties and responsibilities of architects in the design of the building envelope.
CondoBusiness
Simple design choices support accessibility
Condominium boards and managers have been increasingly seeking advice on how to make accessibility improvements in older buildings.
CondoBusiness
Tips for selecting a new paint colour in condos
Could a paint colour change on a property land a condominium corporation in court? What about result in physical threats? The answer to both is yes.
CondoBusiness
A director’s toolkit for renovation success
Given how much corporations are likely to invest in renovation projects, it’s important to set them up for success.
Canadian Property Management
Kitchener redevelopment brings rare opportunity
The redevelopment of an iconic Kitchener building will preserve heritage elements and transform the space to meet the needs of a modern office user.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
U of Manitoba begins largest accessibility audit
The University of Manitoba is currently undertaking the largest accessibility audit ever conducted in the province.
Canadian Property Management
Colliers International moves into brand new HQ
Colliers International just moved more than 220 employees into its sprawling new headquarters in downtown Toronto.
Canadian Property Management
Aging mall in cottage country finds new life
A few years ago, an aging mall in Midland, Ontario, was left struggling like many enclosed shopping centres across Canada.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Scotiabank shifts gears with new Digital Factory
The half-pixelated gear that hangs above the entryway symbolizes the output of Scotiabank’s new Digital Factory in Toronto.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Envisioning tools get an upgrade
3D and photo-realistic envisioning tools are nothing new, but they now allow changes to be made on the fly.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Evergreen targets carbon neutrality with retrofit
Evergreen is targeting carbon neutrality in the retrofit of its heritage-designated kiln building at Toronto’s Brick Works site.
Canadian Property Management
Courting tenants with office staging a rising trend
Office staging is increasing among landlords who are refreshing existing space with new build outs in order to remain competitive.
Canadian Property Management
Immersive hotels respond to desire for unique experiences
Hospitality guests are turning to immersive hotels as they now desire a unique experience that sets them apart from their social networks.
Canadian Property Management
Top 14 stories to watch in 2017
Last year, the commercial real estate industry faced a number of diverse challenges and successes that are expected to develop throughout 2017. Here, REMI’s award-winning
Canadian Property Management
Gaslight District sparks new vision for Cambridge
Once the Gaslight District is in Cambridge is complete, the mixed-use community will light up with authentic gas lanterns and bright minds, as well.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Building performance upgrades add asset value
Key project players can face obstacles and carry biases specific to their roles, but they all have a similar interest in a profitable result whether that's defined by a return on investment, added asset value or enhanced reputation and opportunities for future contracts



