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April 2, 2024

Toronto-based Enwave Energy Corp., which owns and operates the giant deep lake water cooling (DLWC) system, is expanding its 40 kilometres of underground water pipes.

Toronto-based Enwave Energy Corp., which owns and operates the giant deep lake water cooling (DLWC) system, is expanding its 40 kilometres of underground water pipes.

The world’s largest deep lake water cooling project just got bigger

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March 26, 2024

Opening the Continental Treat Fine Bistro in the Quarters three years ago has had it challenges, says Edmonton-based restaurateur Sylvester Borówka, but the situation is getting better, as the city steps up police presence in the area.

Opening the Continental Treat Fine Bistro in the Quarters three years ago has had it challenges, says Edmonton-based restaurateur Sylvester Borówka, but the situation is getting better, as the city steps up police presence in the area.

Breathing new life into a historic Edmonton neighbourhood

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March 19, 2024

Etobicoke’s new Civic Centre to implement geoexchange heating and cooling systems

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March 12, 2024

The Inuusirvik Community Wellness Hub’s lightweight metal siding lessens the load on its pile foundation – and on the sealift it shipped in on.

The Inuusirvik Community Wellness Hub’s lightweight metal siding lessens the load on its pile foundation – and on the sealift it shipped in on.

A way forward for Iqaluit architecture

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March 5, 2024

Despite the upward surge in office vacancy rates, brought on by the pandemic and the resulting employee preference to continue to work from home, the mid-sized 150 Bloor St. W. is 100-per-cent occupied.

Despite the upward surge in office vacancy rates, brought on by the pandemic and the resulting employee preference to continue to work from home, the mid-sized 150 Bloor St. W. is 100-per-cent occupied.

Efficient transportation, daycare, key to coaxing workers back to the office

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February 27, 2024

Tangerine has opened a new downtown office space at 100 Yonge St., featuring the company’s colour scheme and logos on both floors of the 22,000-square-foot space.

Tangerine has opened a new downtown office space at 100 Yonge St., featuring the company’s colour scheme and logos on both floors of the 22,000-square-foot space.

Downtown or the suburbs? Weighing the options as office markets recover

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February 20, 2024

Bringing a vintage Vancouver building into a zero-carbon future

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February 13, 2024

Fairgrounds Public Racket Club is installing pickleball courts in Toronto’s Cloverdale Mall, as well as Assembly Park in Vaughn.

Fairgrounds Public Racket Club is installing pickleball courts in Toronto’s Cloverdale Mall, as well as Assembly Park in Vaughn.

Pickleball, anyone? Mixed-use development includes courts to attract shoppers, office workers

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February 6, 2024

The Royal Victoria Hospital is being redeveloped to include teaching, community and event spaces. The hospital forecourt, which had become a parking structure, will be replaced with a landscaped entrance pavilion.

The Royal Victoria Hospital is being redeveloped to include teaching, community and event spaces. The hospital forecourt, which had become a parking structure, will be replaced with a landscaped entrance pavilion.

From healing patients to healing the planet: Montreal’s Royal Vic hospital revitalized

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January 30, 2024

A small bay building, like the above in Langley, B.C., provides space for several tenants under one roof.

A small bay building, like the above in Langley, B.C., provides space for several tenants under one roof.

From large to small bay, industrial acquisitions vary according to asset size and market

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January 23, 2024

Vertical farms like Welland, Ont.-based Vision Greens require less land or water than open air farms and use low-energy, artificially lit warehouses to produce non-pesticide leafy green vegetables.

Vertical farms like Welland, Ont.-based Vision Greens require less land or water than open air farms and use low-energy, artificially lit warehouses to produce non-pesticide leafy green vegetables.

Is vertical farming winter’s answer to the high cost of imported produce?

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January 16, 2024

A rendering of the exterior of the Leaside Innovation Centre. Originally planned for office space, which has been decreasing in demand since the start of the pandemic, it will now be designed to house wet labs. The new plans address the soaring need for lab space in Toronto’s burgeoning biotech sector, currently home to some 1,400 life sciences firms.

A rendering of the exterior of the Leaside Innovation Centre. Originally planned for office space, which has been decreasing in demand since the start of the pandemic, it will now be designed to house wet labs. The new plans address the soaring need for lab space in Toronto’s burgeoning biotech sector, currently home to some 1,400 life sciences firms.

Plans for a mass-timber building pivot to steel girders and concrete

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January 9, 2024

In the past three decades, the average price per acre of Canadian farmland has skyrocketed more than 800 per cent. According to Farm Credit Canada, farmland values rose by approximately 8 per cent in 2023, according to Farm Credit Canada.

In the past three decades, the average price per acre of Canadian farmland has skyrocketed more than 800 per cent. According to Farm Credit Canada, farmland values rose by approximately 8 per cent in 2023, according to Farm Credit Canada.

Growing farmland values seed transition to non-farmer investment

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January 2, 2024

For executives in the commercial real estate sector striving to stay ahead of climate obligations amid economic headwinds, innovation and collaboration have become key.

For executives in the commercial real estate sector striving to stay ahead of climate obligations amid economic headwinds, innovation and collaboration have become key.

Complexity of emissions reporting restraining net-zero compliance efforts

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December 26, 2023

A sunny mid 2020 aerial shot of downtown Vancouver, Yaletown, a marina, North Shore mountains, BC Place, False Creek and the Cambie bridge.

A sunny mid 2020 aerial shot of downtown Vancouver, Yaletown, a marina, North Shore mountains, BC Place, False Creek and the Cambie bridge.

Best bets for investing in commercial real estate in 2024

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December 19, 2023

A rendering of a lobby in the new offices of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan at 160 Front. St. W. in Toronto. The offices were designed with sustainability in mind, which includes environmentally friendly office furnishing and building materials.

A rendering of a lobby in the new offices of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan at 160 Front. St. W. in Toronto. The offices were designed with sustainability in mind, which includes environmentally friendly office furnishing and building materials.

From desks and chairs to delivery packaging, this downtown office puts an organization’s sustainability principles into practice

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December 12, 2023

To grow the economy in ways that will enhance labour productivity, investing in cities is essential to attract companies offering high-paying, quality jobs.

To grow the economy in ways that will enhance labour productivity, investing in cities is essential to attract companies offering high-paying, quality jobs.

Retrofits and conversions, not new buildings, needed for sustainable future, says expert

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December 5, 2023

According to JLL, there’s a lot of leasing activity along Bloor Street, in spite of the many “For Lease” signs. “It’s not just what you see from walking the street,” says Brandon Gorman, the company’s senior-vice president, broker, agency retail group.

According to JLL, there’s a lot of leasing activity along Bloor Street, in spite of the many “For Lease” signs. “It’s not just what you see from walking the street,” says Brandon Gorman, the company’s senior-vice president, broker, agency retail group.

Bloor St. West’s retail evolution: ‘A place for all,’ says CBRE insider

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November 28, 2023

A rendering of Catalyst, a planned research facility located in Toronto’s lower Junction area. The building has 14-foot-high ceilings, stiffened structure and foundation cushioned in rubber to eliminate vibration, and ventilation designed to world-class standards, says the developer.

A rendering of Catalyst, a planned research facility located in Toronto’s lower Junction area. The building has 14-foot-high ceilings, stiffened structure and foundation cushioned in rubber to eliminate vibration, and ventilation designed to world-class standards, says the developer.

Can we build biotech labs fast enough?

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November 21, 2023

A rendering of the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health. The building harnesses natural energy using solar cladding panels (building-integrated photovoltaics) on three of the building’s four sides (plus standard photovoltaics on the roof).

A rendering of the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health. The building harnesses natural energy using solar cladding panels (building-integrated photovoltaics) on three of the building’s four sides (plus standard photovoltaics on the roof).

New University of Toronto medical school to address shortage of health care professionals in Scarborough

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November 14, 2023

Upgrading Cedar Hill Middle School in Victoria, B.C., will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent.

Upgrading Cedar Hill Middle School in Victoria, B.C., will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent.

Why zero is a mark of success in sustainable schools

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November 7, 2023

Q3 industrial market remains strong with steady demand for logistics centres

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October 31, 2023

Creating new lives for orphaned landmarks

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October 24, 2023

Industrial market’s move to net zero warehouses is slow, ‘but starting to pick up speed,’ says insider

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October 17, 2023

Designing a low-scale building that fits into the surrounding residential landscape was a priority for the Golden Nugget, a hybrid-timber, three-storey office complex, on Golden Avenue in Toronto’s west end.

Designing a low-scale building that fits into the surrounding residential landscape was a priority for the Golden Nugget, a hybrid-timber, three-storey office complex, on Golden Avenue in Toronto’s west end.

Low-rise is a sweet spot for these office buildings

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October 10, 2023

John Connors’s collectible sneakers outlet in Halifax sustained damages following an extreme-weather flood this summer. He is waiting to find out its impact on his insurance premiums.

John Connors’s collectible sneakers outlet in Halifax sustained damages following an extreme-weather flood this summer. He is waiting to find out its impact on his insurance premiums.

Halifax business owner still knee-deep in insurance red tape after summer flood

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October 4, 2023

Construction materials and a lease sign at 18 King St. West, are photographed on Jan 11, 2023. Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail.

Construction materials and a lease sign at 18 King St. West, are photographed on Jan 11, 2023. Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail.

opinion

Stop the boosterism on office-to-residential conversions – it’s not going to work

Matthew Alexandris

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October 3, 2023

A rendering of downtown Vancouver’s largest new hotel in more than two decades – a 32-storey, 578-room tower at 516-534 West Pender St.

A rendering of downtown Vancouver’s largest new hotel in more than two decades – a 32-storey, 578-room tower at 516-534 West Pender St.

Vancouver’s hotel shortage piques investor interest

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September 26, 2023

The Royal York Hotel is making strides to becoming a net zero, carbon neutral building. “There’s no question that the Royal York is deeply embedded in the heart of the community,” says general manager Edwin Frizzell. “Net zero is part of our effort to position [it] for the next 100 years.”

The Royal York Hotel is making strides to becoming a net zero, carbon neutral building. “There’s no question that the Royal York is deeply embedded in the heart of the community,” says general manager Edwin Frizzell. “Net zero is part of our effort to position [it] for the next 100 years.”

Landmark Toronto hotel sees net-zero retrofit

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September 19, 2023

The solar flower at Humber College campus in Toronto is part of the sustainable microgrid and renewable technology (SMART) lab, sponsored by Siemens Canada.

The solar flower at Humber College campus in Toronto is part of the sustainable microgrid and renewable technology (SMART) lab, sponsored by Siemens Canada.

Humber College uses digital twins to make buildings smarter

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