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Ivan Limpright named new Concert chair
Ivan Limpright has been named chair of both Concert Properties and Concert Infrastructure Fund (CIF).
Green Seal unveils new brand identity
Green Seal, a global non-profit committed to making safety and sustainability everyone’s business, has unveiled a new brand identity to help consumers cut through greenwashing.
Scholarship winner targets next CRE career level
Peppa Leskovic, a commercial property administrator with Mitchell Developments, is the 2024 recipient of BOMI Education Canada’s Vyetta Sunderland scholarship.
Accessibility champions feted at BOMEX 2024
The inaugural winners of the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Buildings Without Barriers Challenge joined the roster of building excellence celebrated at BOMEX 2024.
TSX commends Bird Construction performance
Bird Construction is ranked seventh on the 2024 TSX 30, recognizing the Toronto Stock Exchange’s top 30 performers based on dividend-adjusted share price over a three-year period.
ASHRAE opens portal to data centre guidance
ASHRAE has consolidated a range of technical guidance for the design and operations of data centres in a new special section of its website.
Turnover at Sustainable Buildings Canada helm
Mike Singleton, founder and longtime executive director of Sustainable Buildings Canada, has announced he will retire at the end of this year.
RBC upgrading HVAC systems in bank branches
RBC plans to invest $35 million over three years to begin upgrading HVAC systems across its network of more than 1,200 retail bank branches in Canada.
Developer Jerry Naqvi to join Order of Canada
Jerry Naqvi, founder and chair of Edmonton-based Cameron Corporation, is among 64 new members of the Order of Canada announced by Governor General Mary Simon ahead of Canada Day 2024.
Seven new arrivals join CMHC executive and board
Colleen Volk will will step into her new role as president and CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in sync with six freshly arrived boardroom leaders.
CAGBC awards salute low-carbon contributors
The Canada Green Building Council has conveyed its 2024 awards for advancing and exemplifying sustainability and high performance in the built environment.
Energy achievers enjoy sustained winning streaks
The newly conveyed 2024 ENERGY STAR awards for existing commercial and institutional buildings reinforce sustained winning streaks in the office category.
Employment equity plaudits for security provider
Securiguard Services receives national award for its efforts to remove employment barriers, correct under-representation and introduce policies to encourage a diverse workforce.
Ivanhoé Cambridge receives investment accolades
Ivanhoé Cambridge has been named global real estate investor of the year in the 2024 IPE Real Estate Awards for institutional investors.
Windmill Development gets One Planet Living nod
Windmill Development Group has been named a Global Leader under the One Planet Living framework, securing a rare distinction seldom accorded to a corporate entity.
New award shines spotlight on BOMA BEST enablers
The new Spotlight award will recognize best practices within buildings enrolled in the BOMA BEST Sustainable program and honour the teams that work to attain and maintain certifications.
Ali Hoss honoured for sustainability leadership
Ali Hoss, chief sustainability officer with Triovest, has been identified as one of Canada’s best executives in the Globe & Mail’s 2024 search for leading business influencers.