Jan 18, 2022
Legislative Changes will Greatly Simplify Land Use Planning in Ontario
A major legislative change is coming to Ontario that will greatly benefit builders, developers, commercial tenants and municipalities.
Jan 13, 2022
Avoiding environmental liability: Every detail matters
You plan to acquire commercial property and understand how important it is to commission an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) before the closing to protect against potential liability for pre-existing contamination.
Jan 12, 2022
Calgary downtown office space hits new vacancy milestone
It is the first time in 30 years of reporting by CBRE that a major Canadian metropolitan centre has hit the troubling milestone, now sitting at 33.2 per cent
Jan 12, 2022
Alberta Increases Cost of TIER Fund Credits to C$50
On December 1, 2021, the Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks issued Ministerial Order 87/2021 confirming the cost to obtain Technology, Innovation and Emissions Reduction Fund (Fund) credits under the Technology,...
Jan 11, 2022
BRIEF IGF Case Study: Achieving a Successful Post-Mining Transition With Renewable Energy
This report examines how two former mine sites were converted to into spaces generating renewable energy in British Columbia, Canada and Ruhr, Germany.
Dec 21, 2021
Canada’s commercial real estate sector is poised for recovery and growth in 2022: Morguard
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Morguard Corporation ("Morguard") (TSX: MRC) today released its 2022 Canadian Economic Outlook and Market Fundamentals Report...
Dec 20, 2021
Sustainable Development Goal 5 is a major driver in gender equality. Since its introduction there has been a significant focus on gender-related aspects within the context of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
Dec 16, 2021
Major corporate moves shake up environmental engineering sector
Two new corporate shuffles made headlines in recent weeks with Quebec-based Englobe’s acquisition of Alberta-based MPE Engineering Ltd., and the merger of Calder Engineering Ltd. and Ecometrix Inc., both based in Ontario.
Dec 16, 2021
Ontario launches registry to track excess construction soil, limit contamination
Ontario has launched a new website registry to ensure excess soil dug up during construction and excavation is properly managed and not illegally dumped in ways that may contaminate land and water.
Dec 13, 2021
A class of their own—PFAS compounds an emerging concern
A class of chemicals used for more than half a century in everyday goods such as clothing, cosmetics, and consumer electronics is finding itself under global scrutiny. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, known generically as PFAS, ...