The Townscape Consultancy’s Post

Why #Vancouver's #office market is thriving amid North American struggles #Vancouver’s downtown #office vacancy rate decreased by two per cent to 14 per cent as of the first quarter of 2024. This is historically high compared to #Vancouver’s pre-pandemic downtown vacancy rate of 2.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, according to Cushman & Wakefield. #Vancouver has the lowest #office vacancy rate among major markets in North America and had the highest asking gross rent in #Canada at $55.15 per square foot in the first quarter of this year, according to Svetlana Lebedeva, research manager at Cushman & Wakefield. Source: https://ow.ly/V0E250ScMLW #BASTET #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #QUEBEC #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SURREY #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECTS

Why #Vancouver's #office market is thriving amid North American struggles #Vancouver’s downtown #office vacancy rate decreased by two per cent to 14 per cent as of the first quarter of 2024. This is historically high compared to #Vancouver’s pre-pandemic downtown vacancy rate of 2.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, according to Cushman & Wakefield. #Vancouver has the lowest #office vacancy rate among major markets in North America and had the highest asking gross rent in #Canada at $55.15 per square foot in the first quarter of this year, according to Svetlana Lebedeva, research manager at Cushman & Wakefield. Source: https://ow.ly/V0E250ScMLW #BASTET #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #QUEBEC #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SURREY #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECTS

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞? 🏢✨ If you're in Commercial Building Surveying, now is an exciting time to be part of the industry in the UK. The market is evolving quickly, and there are plenty of opportunities for skilled professionals! Here are a few key trends I’m seeing: 🌱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: With the push toward greener buildings and net-zero targets, surveyors with expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability are in high demand. 🏙️ 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: As businesses adapt to post-pandemic changes, we’re seeing more projects focused on repurposing buildings – whether it's turning office spaces into homes or updating older properties. Surveyors with experience in these areas are needed more than ever. 📜 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵: New regulations, like those around building safety and fire safety, are creating opportunities for surveyors who are up to speed on the latest standards. Plus, with technology like PropTech making waves, there’s a growing need for surveyors comfortable with new tools and innovations. 🌍 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: While London continues to be a major hub, other cities like Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh are seeing a rise in demand as urban regeneration projects pick up pace. For anyone working in Commercial Building Surveying, it’s a really exciting time to be involved in shaping the future of our built environment. If you're looking to take the next step in your career, the opportunities are out there! 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺? 𝘐'𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴! #BuildingSurveying #CommercialProperty #SurveyingCareers #UKJobs #Construction #NetZero #SurveyorLife

🌟 Navigating Urban Planning Challenges 🌟 In today’s ever-evolving planning landscape, especially in urban areas, working with specialists isn’t just beneficial - it’s essential. Take the recent planning appeal for Edward Rudolph House at 69-85 Margery Street, Islington in which GIA Director Katie Harley played a key role. Katie explains more of the details of the case, sharing insights, takeaways, and lessons learned here https://lnkd.in/eVSaVqNK Facing a complex planning or appeal process involving daylight and sunlight? Reach out to discuss how we can help. #GIASurveyors #DaylightExperts #PlanningAppeals #UnlockingPotential #UrbanPlanning

JLL Calls For 'Full Repeal' Of #Office Replacement Bylaw Ahead Of City Deliberations Ahead of final policy recommendations regarding the #Office Replacement Bylaw to be considered by #Toronto's Planning and Housing Committee in Q4, JLL Commercial Real Estate has released a study titled "Less Office, More Housing," which calls for a "full and unconditional repeal of the Office Replacement Bylaw to unleash supply." Planning and Housing considered the first of two staff reports on the ongoing #Office Space Needs Study, meant to guide any Official Plan Amendments concerning the City's office replacement policies. The second and final of the two reports, containing final recommendations, will be considered by the Committee this quarter. Currently, #Toronto's Official Plan includes stipulations that certain areas within the city, including specified Downtown and Midtown areas as well as offices within 500 metres of an existing or proposed subway, LRT, or GO Transit train station, require the replacement of 100% of the #office space that is proposed to be demolished or removed as part of a development application — the idea being to protect existing office space and maintain employment opportunities within the City. Source: Storeys #BASTET #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #HAMILTON #QUEBEC #NIAGARA #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SCARBOROUGH #SURREY #BRAMPTON #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECT

My recent interview with Real Estate Business Review re. values, focuses and challenges of running my landscape planning consultancy services by reflecting on the past 7 years (enquiries info@tracevisual.com.au)

🌟 Ready for NYC? Here's What You Need to Know! 🌆 Moving to New York City for a job as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Manager? Exciting but a bit overwhelming, right? Here are some tips: ✔️ Cost of Living: NYC is pricey. Research rent costs in neighbourhoods like Brooklyn or Queens for more affordable options. ✔️ Networking: Join professional groups like RICS for surveyors or PMI for project managers. NYC is a hub of opportunities. ✔️ Commuting: Consider proximity to public transport. NYC's subway is your best friend. ✔️ Lifestyle: The city that never sleeps! Balance work with leisure. From Central Park to Broadway, there's always something to do. ✔️ Professional Growth: The landscape here is dynamic. Take advantage of training sessions and seminars. Engage with me in the comments! Whether you're planning your move or already there, share your experiences or ask questions. Visit www.heather-daniel.com for more advice. #CareerAdvice #NYC #RelocationTips

We look at so many properties as part of our job as town planners. Some are are your typical rectangular greenfield site whilst others are as unique as this property in Ingleside. With a range of planning constraints that impacted the development and requirements for the application, we have been working with the building designer to ensure each aspect is addressed in the Statement of Environmental Effects and supporting DA documentation. Ensuring that your DA is accomapanied by all of the required information and and accurate description of the development will not only assist the assessing officer in understanding the purpose of the DA but to be able determine it in a timely manner. #townplanner #townplanningconsultant #statementofenvironmentaleffects #urbanconsultants #turningdevelopmentdreamsintoreality

Check out our new article “Adapting to changes in the real estate and construction market”. Read Stéphanie Juan’s Paperjam interview, our esteemed expert in MOLITOR Avocats à la Cour’s Real Estate, Construction and Urban Planning practice. More information : https://lnkd.in/g_mnZES5 #lawfirmluxembourg #molitoravocats #realestate #construction #urban planning #paperjam

JLL Calls For 'Full Repeal' Of #Office Replacement Bylaw Ahead Of City Deliberations Ahead of final policy recommendations regarding the #Office Replacement Bylaw to be considered by #Toronto's Planning and Housing Committee in Q4, JLL Commercial Real Estate has released a study titled "Less Office, More Housing," which calls for a "full and unconditional repeal of the Office Replacement Bylaw to unleash supply." Planning and Housing considered the first of two staff reports on the ongoing #Office Space Needs Study, meant to guide any Official Plan Amendments concerning the City's office replacement policies. The second and final of the two reports, containing final recommendations, will be considered by the Committee this quarter. Currently, #Toronto's Official Plan includes stipulations that certain areas within the city, including specified Downtown and Midtown areas as well as offices within 500 metres of an existing or proposed subway, LRT, or GO Transit train station, require the replacement of 100% of the #office space that is proposed to be demolished or removed as part of a development application — the idea being to protect existing office space and maintain employment opportunities within the City. Source: Storeys #BASTET #CANADA #BRITISHCOLUMBIA #ONTARIO #TORONTO #OTTAWA #LONDON #GTA #MANITOBA #ALBERTA #HAMILTON #QUEBEC #NIAGARA #VANCOUVER #CALGARY #RICHMOND #BURNABY #SCARBOROUGH #SURREY #BRAMPTON #COQUITLAM #TORONTO #MISSISSAUGA #ACBIM #ADABIM #ACPBIM #COORDINATION #VALUEENGINEERING #PEERREVIEW #CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING #PROJECTMANAGMENT #REALESTATE #DEVELOPMENT #CONSTRUCTION #DESIGN #RISK #PROJECT