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U.S. energy efficiency tax credits in flux
Three commonly claimed incentives for homeowners, builders, and commercial and multifamily landlords technically expired in the U.S. tax code on December 31, 2017, but were given a short-term reprieve for the 2018 tax year.
REMI Network
Central banks offer climate risk guidance
The Bank of Canada is one of the newest members of the Network for Greening the Financial System, which has released global recommendations on climate-related risk assessment, monitoring and data sharing.
REMI Network
U.S. tile manufacturers bemoan Chinese imports
A modest increase in U.S. ceramic tile exports last year, largely going to Canada, did little to make up for the loss of market share at home.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Interest in floating solar projects on the rise
Chile’s innovative floating solar project on AngloAmerican’s tailings pond is expected to generate up to 153 MWh of electricity per year.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Webinar aims to train FMs on active shooter events
The Institute of Real Estate Management is holding a two-hour webinar event on April 17 to help prepare real estate managers for active shooter events.
REMI Network
Foreign investors attuned to currency swing
Recent MSCI analysis suggests outsiders can suffer a more painful hit or enjoy a better recovery from a geopolitical shock, depending on their timing and the strength of their domestic currency.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
US multifamily deals top office again in 2018
Canadian investors acquired USD $9.8 billion worth of multifamily properties in the United States last year, but that's a fairly small portion of the sector's USD $167.5 billion transaction volume.
REMI Network
Urban form linked to obesity and climate change
Efficient public transportation and design-based catalysts for physical activity can help curb greenhouse gas emissions related to personal automobile use.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Michigan prison to treat 2000 inmates for scabies
Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, a Michigan women's prison has been closed to visitors to treat a scabies outbreak that has afflicted the inmate population for more than a year.
REMI Network
India and China dominate city momentum index
Socio-economic and real estate market trends are analyzed to gauge the pace at which cities are attracting people, companies and capital.
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BOMA BEST certifies first building In Mexico
The BOMA BEST Sustainable Buildings Certification program is dedicated to assisting property managers and building operators improve their buildings’ environmental performance.
REMI Network
UK combustible cladding ban has loopholes
Builders can use combustible cladding, including on later phases of a multi-building project, if they begin foundation work on a construction site before the last week of February 2019.
REMI Network
Global green building activity continues to rise
Recent industry research shows green building in 19 countries is poised for strong, rapid growth over the next three years.
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Toronto loses bid to host Amazon’s second headquarters
Amazon has chosen New York City and Arlington, Va., as the locations for its second headquarters out of 20 short-listed cities.
REMI Network
CBRE enters the flexible office sector
CBRE has launched a subsidiary called Hana that will offer flexible office space for larger corporations beginning in 2019.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New York targets rent-to-own marketing tactics
Through the option-to-purchase approach, prospective homebuyers remained tenants until the end of the option period, but were induced to waive many of their regulatory protections.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Living wall at University of Michigan wins award
Diamond Schmitt Architects has been awarded the Interior Green Wall Award of Excellence for a living wall at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.






