“ESG” is an acronym we hear thrown around consistently in the commercial building space, but from my experience, very few understand what this corresponds to and how it will affect their existing assets and developments, or future planning for the same. This article will address how buildings are rated, who are the rating agencies, and what considerations will best future proof your assets.

Did you know that in the past eight years since 2010, USA has built the equivalent of ten Keystone pipelines?  Meanwhile, we're facing daily protests and delays for the Trans Mountain pipeline, a 980 km (610 mile) expansion project.

The question facing energy companies today is where best to invest their capital to get their product to market.  Should they be investing to build upgraders and refineries here in Alberta to convert bitumen into diesel and gas products locally, or should they continue investing in pipelines to ship heavy product to other markets like Texas where these refineries already exist?

When we think of innovation and trends leading us into Edmonton's future regarding our commercial developments, a few words must now come to mind... Simons Londonderry Mall.  Not likely the general public's first thought, but since Londonderry Mall announced their $130 Million renovation and redevelopment plan in 2014, this has come to fruition, notably due to the largest solar system in Edmonton that now swathes the new Simons development.