United States
REMI Network
U.S. retail real estate remains competitive
Recent analysis from MSCI finds that retail asset performance actually edged slightly ahead of non-retail assets in the 2012-2017 period.
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U.S. HVAC manufacturers steel for job loss
The association representing American HVAC manufacturers calls threatened new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports "injurious" to the sector and to manufacturing jobs in general.
Canadian Property Management
New U.S. tax rules alter competitive landscape
Commercial real estate operations within Canada could experience fallout simply due to the interconnectedness of the two economies, while companies with holdings on both sides of the border may be pushed to reassess some of their financing strategies and structures.
REMI Network
Cash deals prevail in smaller U.S. markets
International investors are predominantly paying cash for commercial acquisitions in mid-sized and smaller U.S. markets.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
GE factory breaks ground in Welland
A ground-breaking ceremony was held in Welland for GE’s first Brilliant Factory in Canada. PCL Constructors Canada is the project’s general contractor.
REMI Network
U.S. real estate gaining Chinese investment
Canada remains the predominant foreign investor in the U.S. commercial market, with acquisitions totalling $24.6 billion in 2015, but Chinese purchasers significantly outpaced Canadian residential investment last year.
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Climate change adaptation on U.S. code agenda
A special conference hosted by the U.S. White House focused on the role codes and standards could play in bolstering building and infrastructure resilience during and in the aftermath of extreme weather events.
REMI Network
Best real estate value pegged for U.S. markets
Orlando, Florida, and the Texas cities of Austin and San Antonio are identified as the U.S. markets offering investors the best real estate value for 2016.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
U.S. apartment rents and value still climbing
Last year's average sales price of USD $131,233 per unit was 40 per cent higher than the peak prior to the 2008 financial crisis.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
U.S. reps waylay energy performance standards
Newly passed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives would enable a pullback on energy performance standards and thwart energy-saving initiatives with a payback period longer than 10 years.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Bristol-Myers Squibb selects JLL for FM services
Bristol-Myers Squibb has selected JLL to provide facility management and occupancy planning services for its 16 sites in the United States and Puerto Rico.
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U.S. Realtors want FHA condo rules relaxed
A majority of U.S. condos are being denied FHA-approval due to what the industry has deemed unnecessarily strict requirements.
