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Greener buildings in a changing marketplace
How Oxford delivered considerable financial benefits across its portfolio as a result of its commitment to greener buildings, sustainability and LEED.
A change manager becomes the change managed
Normally, Teknion works with clients who are undergoing change management. Recently, the contract furniture company underwent change management itself.
Eight technology trends that could impact CRE
Eight technology trends have recently been flagged in a new global report, spanning various regions and industries, including real estate.
Former Blackberry plant now Factory Square
Sometime this fall, a former Blackberry manufacturing plant turned light-infused office building will open its doors to companies in a Waterloo, Ontario area branded as
Fibre-optic internet shifts real estate industry
Buildings with access to fibre optic office space have a competitive advantage compared to assets without this amenity.
Inside CBRE’s latest workplace transformation
CBRE's Toronto West team was the first of three GTA offices to move into new digs as the firm completes a cross-country workplace transformation program.
How TD Bank HQ achieved WELL certification
An interiors project for TD Bank headquarters recently became the world’s first project certified under v1 of the WELL Building certification.
Toronto tech company rethinks its office space
In an effort to attract and retain talent, a growing company carves a unique space in a 35-year-old building to compete with Toronto's downtown core.
Top 10 in Canadian commercial real estate 2016
Thank you to those companies that submitted information for our 2016 ranking of property management companies in Canada. We appreciate your input. Every effort has
How to maximize a building system’s life cycle
The longevity of a building system depends on many factors, but a preventative maintenance program is a key step in prolonging the equipment's life cycle.
Fort McMurray landlords monitor fire from afar
Nearly $2 billion worth of commercial and industrial properties are primarily located outside the fire zone, downtown or in the north part of the city.
Victoria’s tech sector: from trendy to sustainable
The tech sector in Victoria, B.C., keeps growing and is now part of a $4 billion a year industry that is no longer trendy, but sustainable.
Engaging next generation property managers
Complex buildings will require sophisticated property managers who understand how to operate them; however, job awareness and skill development are needed.
Office condo set for Toronto’s north Yonge strip
Yonge Park Plaza will offer the opportunity to own office space within a hotel setting, when the seven-storey glass building begins to rise this year.
Push for gender equality in CRE industry
The struggle for gender equality in the Canadian workplace is a matter of priority as recent studies reveal a lack of women in corporate leadership roles.
Change management for shifting demographics
The demographic shifts happening in the workplace, particularly those expected in the next five years, are one of many reasons to do change management.
Market divergence in 2015 investment returns
The total return on directly held standing assets in Calgary plunged to 0.9 per cent as the fallout from sustained low oil and gas prices walloped the Alberta economy, while Toronto properties delivered a chart-topping total return of 12.8 per cent.