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Industry

PC Urban Founder Brent Sawchyn On Getting Creative In A Conservative Industry

Development is a conservative profession by nature, but out of necessity, it’s also getting more creative in its delivery, says long-time developer Brent Sawchyn, founder of Vancouver’s PC Urban, a merchant development company that builds purpose built rental and industrial strata buildings in Western Canada and soon, Toronto.

Construction

Canadian Housing Starts Drop 22% In August, Undo July Gains

The decline brings the seasonally adjusted total housing starts from July's 279,804 units down to 217,405.

Real Estate News

Canadian Housing Market Stuck In "Holding Pattern": CREA

With more rate cuts "all but guaranteed" for the coming months, sales ticked up nominally in August as would-be-homebuyers continued to hold out for lower rates.

Industry

‘We Approach Things Differently’: This Investment Firm Is Redefining Urban Development

While many firms rely on standard templates and strategies, Elysium Investments is committed to “reframing the question” — and finding fresh solutions to today’s city-building challenges.

Industry

Foreclosures Ongoing Against 4 iFortune Homes Projects Across Metro Vancouver

The iFortune Homes projects that are under foreclosure include Elm41 and Auberry, both of which were planned for Vancouver.

Industry

HCRA Lays 124 Charges Against Toronto Homebuilder In Largest-Ever Investigation

“The charges include illegal building and selling, failure to enrol homes, failure to comply with conditions, and being a party to an offence.”

Appointment Notices

Spotlight Unveils New Executive Talent And Affordable Indigenous Housing Partnership

New appointments are set to strengthen the company from the inside, propelling its premium return multi-residential housing developments to new heights.

Industry

Two-Tower Office Property In Don Mills Hit With Receivership Over $60M Debt

The Bank of China (Canada) sought out the receivership to remediate debts of almost $60M and in response to the owner's "concerning" behaviour.

Industry

The BUZZ iN POWER Summit 2024 Lands In Toronto This Month (And With Quite The Lineup)

In just over three weeks, Canada's premier real estate conference is set to return to Toronto, and the event is set to be overflowing with Canadian real estate’s most influential leaders, thinkers, and innovators.

Industry

Urban North Project In Barrie Sold Via Receivership, Presale Contracts Terminated

​The Urban North Townhomes project by Pace Developments set for 700-780 Mapleview Drive East was placed under receivership in March at the request of KingSett Capital.

Construction

Construction Associations Push BC To Create Ministry Of Construction

The BCCA and VRCA published a joint press release this week with their proposal for a new Ministry of Construction.