I am sure everyone vividly remembers the chaos that the residential building industry went through in 2016. I’ve been working with OHBA and Tarion to avoid a repeat of the confusion. READ MORE
With the completion of new condominiums taking three to four years, it is important for developers to anticipate changes in attitudes and technology to target the spectrum of potential purchasers during the selling phase.
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THE PROJECT MANAGER: Public realm plays critical role in sustainable community design
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There is a value proposition to retaining environmental features for developers and homebuyers — and it's changed in the last 20 years.
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THE COUNCIL: George Brown – RESCON program boasts 90 per cent job placement
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Another great crop of graduates from George Brown College's residential construction management certificate program have found their niche and started on their career paths.
How workplace strategy and change management go hand-in-hand.
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The PR Consultant, Protect your brand with this cybersecurity checklist
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The growing cyber siege on corporate Canada is causing management leadership to spend more time, money and concerted efforts to defend against cyber attacks and data breaches. While no sector of the economy is immune, the real estate industry might become an appealing target.
A trending practice among municipalities is the promotion of mixed-used buildings along corridors that connect major sections within their geographical boundaries. READ MORE
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The Customer Relations Expert, How to deal with angry customers
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Dealing with upset customers is like feeding bears. Most will be happy you’re there, but a few will get really ugly if you don’t give them what they want. READ MORE
These six companies are building high-end, net zero homes across the country.
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THE INDUSTRY INSIDER: Affordability is a challenge: The prices of condos have been rising
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The prices of condos, which used to offer homebuyers a more affordable choice, have been rising, reducing the advantage of this option.