Retail
Canadian Property Management
BIAs drive ethnic retail neighbourhoods
In the past year, the City of Toronto has welcomed about 2,500 new retail and service establishments of all sizes, more than twice the amount
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Changes to Toronto sewers bylaw may be on tap
Toronto has two changes to its sewers bylaw coming down the pipes that, if adopted, may trickle down to building owners and managers.
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Hullmark revives aging Liberty Village property
The more than 100-year-old brick building at 60 Atlantic Ave. was facing near-certain demolition when Hullmark Developments bought it. President Jeff Hull saw in the
Canadian Property Management
An upside to declining investment returns
Canada's real estate cycle wanes in 2014, but REITs are on the upsurge.
Canadian Property Management
Retail market trends on the GTA horizon: report
The demand for office property fueled a $10.3 billion investment surge in commercial sectors across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during 2014 and retail investment
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Vacancies pending as Target departs Canada
Target will vacate 133 retail stores, plus industrial and office space after announcing the termination of its Canadian operations.
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Retail real estate supports Canadian economy
The Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac) estimated that the contributions of the retail real estate sector to the Canadian economy in 2013 was a
Building Strategies & Sustainability
BOMA BESt offers portfolio-based application
BOMA BESt's new portfolio-wide application targets light industrial and open-air retail properties
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Urbanization is the new normal: report
Urbanization is the new normal, according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015 report. The publication, now in its
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Delineating where private property rights end
The City of Toronto is investigating the use of visual aids to delineate where private property rights end and public property begins. The move follows
CondoBusiness
Co-existing in mixed-use condominiums
Mixed-use condominiums, which include both a commercial and a residential component, provide commercial owners with potential on-site clientele and condominium owners with the convenience of having
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning carpets: hot water versus cold water
While hot water machines typically use more energy, they may be more effective at cleaning and protecting the indoor environment.
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Picking underlayment for hard-surface flooring
Looks matter when selecting new hard-surface flooring for interior spaces in commercial buildings. But so does the choice of underlayment.
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Industry group slams “unworkable” parking levy
A report released by a real estate industry coalition warns of the negative impact a proposed parking levy would have on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
Construction Business
A striking mall makeover
A major renovation and expansion project has transformed the aging Guildford Town Centre into a contemporary shopping mall in Surrey, B.C.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns
As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...
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Fire safety planning
For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.



