JLL adds PMX to help with infrastructure projects

JLL adds PMX to help with infrastructure projects

JLL has acquired PMX Inc., a Toronto-based project management firm that specializes in public and private infrastructure projects, to expand its project and development services (PDS) platform across Canada.

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Nonprofits must make more efficient use of space

Many nonprofit organizations and charities aren’t making the most effective use of their office space, which may also be contributing to rising employee churn rates. “While it’s hard for nonprofits to compete on salary, they can use real estate to create spaces that keep employees engaged and motivated,” said CBRE vice-president and broker Dominic Dostie.

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Shindleman and Harvey honoured by CCIM Institute

Two Winnipeg real estate veterans have been honoured by Chicago-based CCIM Institute for their vision, dedication and efforts to promote the organization and its “Certified Commercial Investment Member” (CCIM) designation globally. Sandy G. Shindleman and RE/MAX Winnipeg realtor Bruce Harvey have received the Susan J. Groeneveld, CCIM, Visionary Award

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TOBY winner profile: London City Centre

Consistent improvements over the past five years, with more still to come, helped earn London City Centre a The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award for buildings ranging from 500,000 to one million square feet from Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada at BOMEX 2016, September 22.

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Greybrook’s impressive pipeline of property investments

Greybrook Realty Partners Inc. made headlines with the sale of a residential condominium site in October, one of the largest sales measured in dollars of its type in Toronto’s history. The company however has an impressive pipeline of investments in property developments primarily in the GTA but also in Florida and Manhattan.

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Buyer beware

Property owners need to be on top of environmental regulations It’s a challenging time in the commercial property development industry. The present economic uncertainty means everyone is looking for ways to save costs. Add the myriad of government environmental regulations introduced in recent years and there are many companies running hard just to keep up.

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Onyx Solar’s unique panels come to Canada

While Elon Musk is busy perfecting Tesla’s solar roofs, Spain’s Onyx Solar Group has already installed its flexible, energy-generating solar glass into dozens of iconic buildings world-wide.  That same revolutionary glass that has won a number of awards and wide-spread architectural recognition will soon find its way into Canadian buildings.

Sustainable Biz Canada

Operational gaps slash Vancouver green building gains

Failure to teach green building landlords and tenants how to properly use their systems and technology is undermining government-led sustainability initiatives in commercial real estate, said stakeholders and experts at a Vancouver forum last week.

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Six months ago: REIT reclassification good news, BMO says

A rising tide lifts all boats and that’s expected to be the case for the stock market reorganization planned for this September. That’s when investors will see the establishment of real estate as a separate, stand-alone sector under the Global Industry Classification System (GICS). Currently, real estate companies and REITs are grouped with (and dominated by) financial services companies.

Property Biz Canada

One year ago: Milestone REIT doubles in size with Landmark deal

It has taken Milestone Apartments REIT more than two years of operation as a public entity to acquire US$500 million worth of garden-style apartments in U.S. Sunbelt markets. Last month, the Dallas-based REIT (MST.UN-T) matched that two-year-plus history with the stroke of a pen. 

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