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Sustainable proptech gaining momentum

Canadian Property Management

Sustainable proptech gaining momentum

An expanding roster of tech companies aligned with the sustainable and smart buildings market reflects growing demand from end-users and draws support from increasingly enthusiastic investors.
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CondoBusiness

Anticipating the needs of aging condo communities

New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?
Clinically fit space on the leasing agenda

Canadian Property Management

Clinically fit space on the leasing agenda

A small but noteworthy cohort of tenants will be leasing specialized space as the Ontario government moves toward granting licences for new independently operated surgical and diagnostic clinics.
Gentle density roughs out space for infill

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Gentle density roughs out space for infill

Governments across Canada have introduced various measures to encourage accessory dwelling units and more infill housing supply on existing residential properties.
Canada aims to foster decarbonization capital

Canadian Property Management

Canada aims to foster decarbonization capital

The Canadian government promotes a standardized approach for categorizing sustainable investment and verifying its credibility for market participants.
Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings

Canadian Property Management

Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings

The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024.
Unity Fitness

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Unity Fitness redefines wellness in Toronto

At Unity Fitness, interior design firm Figure3 wanted to create an inclusive space that gave back to its community—a growing mix of young families and professionals.
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REMI Network

Indigenous values key for climate crisis response

Greater understanding of the human implications of climate change has shifted the narrative for future generations.
BOMA Canada

Canadian Property Management

BOMA Canada awards industry’s best for 2024

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada presented its national awards on September 25, 2024.
Fastidious work lies ahead of AI advancement

Canadian Property Management

Fastidious work lies ahead of AI advancement

Early adopters and enthusiasts in the commercial real estate industry cite AI's possibilities for portfolio management, risk management, valuation and assessing investment performance.
Office-using sectors make space for AI expertise

Canadian Property Management

Office-using sectors make space for AI expertise

Artificial intelligence (AI) underpins job growth and real estate demand in North America’s most active markets for tech employment, including Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
Multiple failings uncovered in fatal fire probe

Canadian Property Management

Multiple failings uncovered in fatal fire probe

Beyond the UK, the report offers lessons for onlookers everywhere about slipshod diligence, inappropriately trained safety administrators and the possible risks of commercial pressures in certification processes.
MOA

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Inside the Great Hall’s seismic renewal at the MOA

A major earthquake could happen at any time in B.C. and cause significant damage to the building and valuable art collections.
Energy data refines ESG performance metrics

Canadian Property Management

Energy data refines ESG performance metrics

Energy efficiency will gain standing in the 2025 GRESB assessment when the global benchmark for ESG performance of commercial real estate portfolios introduces revised scoring for its energy performance metric.
Short-term rental registry stuck in manual

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Short-term rental registry stuck in manual

Toronto relies heavily on manual review processes for oversight of approximately 8,400 registrants currently approved to offer short-term rental accommodations in their principal residences.
New green buildings strategy mostly a rehash

Canadian Property Management

New green buildings strategy mostly a rehash

The Canadian government’s newly released green buildings strategy contains little that is actually new for commercial real estate or public sector facilities.
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Canadian Facility Management & Design

Centennial boosts environmental services program

Centennial College is now home to a ground-breaking course that is better preparing next generation environmental services professionals for the field.