Sustainability

Hines, Ivanhoé Break Ground on Toronto’s CIBC Square

The project will comprise two buildings and a one-acre elevated park over the rail corridor. The first property is scheduled for completion in 2020.

Office

What’s Ahead for Energy Star?

With the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30 and the 2018 midterm elections on the horizon, the popular EPA program might be back on the chopping block.

Sustainability

Six Drivers for Tomorrow’s Hot Cities

While U.S. gateway cities will continue to be popular among commercial real estate investors and developers, the next decade will experience a shift for many into second-tier and interior markets.

Investment

Regions

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Vancouver Lands First WELL-Certified Office

CBRE debuted its Vancouver digs in 2015 at MNP Tower, a 35-story office building developed by Oxford Properties. To meet the requirements for Gold-level WELL, the firm incorporated more than 100 wellness features into the asset.
International 07 June 2017 09:24
Historic Perry Brooks Tower Awarded LEED Platinum

The certification marks the first LEED Platinum office renovation in Austin. Perry Brooks Tower’s LEED Platinum scorecard totaled 81 out of 110 possible points.
Austin 31 May 2017 18:05
Syrian Hospital Goes Solar, More to Follow

UOSSM and its partners have developed and deployed a 480-panel solar system, an energy storage system and advanced data control system for a conflict-hit Syrian hospital.
International 30 May 2017 23:00
TEP to Buy Solar Power for Historically Low Price

The Arizona utility signed a 20-year agreement to purchase electricity from a 100-megawatt solar facility at a new record low price. The solar project is slated for completion by the end of 2019.
South 30 May 2017 22:13
Watt Plaza Recertified to LEED Platinum Level

The office asset exceeded its previous Platinum LEED certification by five points. In addition, the property consistently achieved high Energy Star rating every year since 2004, reaching 98 out of 100 this year.
Los Angeles 30 May 2017 21:52
Largest C-PACE Deal to Fund CA Medical Center Retrofits

Verity Health System will use the 30-year loan to make mandatory seismic upgrades to Seton Medical Center in Daly City, Calif.
San Francisco 24 May 2017 21:05
Marco Beach Ocean Resort Awarded Two-Palm Rating

The resort was originally certified as a Florida Green Lodge in 2010 and has received the triennial designation since.
Miami 22 May 2017 20:48