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PULSE – Tech industry strengthens Canadian commercial real estate market
BuzzBuzzNews’ interview with JLL Canada president Brett Miller describes how the booming tech industry is leading to more commercial construction for office space. According to JLL’s Canada Technology Outlook – 2016 report, the technology field represented 2.8 per cent of employment in the country (503,000 workers) as of Q2 2016. Toronto leads the nation with
Pulse – What’s in Store for Canadian Commercial Real Estate in 2017 and Beyond
Joe Sherman discusses commercial property predications made by Michael Emory, CEO of Allied Properties REIT. Emory expects growth in office and retail real estate demand as the population gravitates away from suburban areas in favour of inner city lifestyle. How does this align with your expectations for the 2017 market? The full article and BuzzTv’s
On Location – PM Expo
Join us today at the Metro Toronto Convention Center for PM EXPO, part of North America’s Largest Exposition, Networking and Educational Event. The 28th Annual Construct Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on November 30th - December 2nd, 2016 will be held concurrently with PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo and World of Concrete
On Location – YASC Spring 2016
Summer is almost here and its hard to believe that another YASC has come and gone. I found this one a very worthwhile event with informative sessions, many new people to meet, and an endless flow of food and activities. The numbers of attendees keep climbing, and the organizers continue to meet the challenge. Well
We Hope You Enjoyed Yourself
May 12th marked the spring Canadian Yardi User Group Conference held in Toronto. Our modern conference room had glass walls with a view of parkland on one side and on the other a view of the spectacular architecture of St. James Cathedral, built in the mid 1800’s. To top it off we were lucky to have
Just a few more days…
See you at the Canadian Yardi User Group this Thursday May 12th I’m looking forward to meeting those who registered for an exciting event.
PULSE – Allied looks to bring modern office spaces to Toronto
An interesting article by Katia Dmitrieva that highlights the shift in Toronto’s office construction focus from remodeling historic buildings to building new spaces with modern perks: a new office-construction boom. Allied Properties REIT has decided to take advantage of the exodus from older downtown office towers to more modern spaces. The REIT is currently leasing/marketing
PULSE – U.S. Commercial Property Prices Drop for First Time in Six Years
A recent article by Kara Wetzel warns of a possible change in sentiment by commercial property investors. U.S. commercial real estate prices slipped in January for first time in six years. The Moody/RCA Commercial Property Price Index went down 0.3 percent from December led by office and industrial buildings, each dropping over1 percent. It is
Pulse – Kelowna emerges as a B.C. technology and economic hub
A fascinating read by Evan Duggan, about downtown Kelowna transforming into a top technology and economic hub that is gaining the attention of commercial real estate stakeholders. The Okanagan Centre for Innovation, a 104,000 square-foot facility, symbolizes the Okanagan Valley’s transformation into a technology centre. This innovative, six story building is based on concepts of