The SHURE Initiative interviewed Fred Pierce, President and CEO of Pierce Education Properties, commonly known as PEP, a leading U. S. student housing investment and operating business. In addition to his real estate investment and development company, Mr. Pierce is...
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SHURE IN YOUR EARS Episode #6: Appliances Matter
Jim Estill, President & CEO, Danby Appliances Property managers and operators fully recognize the value of resilient and energy-efficient appliances. It's not much fun when air conditioners stop working on the hottest summer day or when a heating system breaks at...
German Operators GSA & Amro REP Discuss PBSA, Coliving, and Multifamily: “Massive supply-demand imbalance provides many opportunities”
The DACH region of Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) is witnessing significant student population increases and unique opportunities in the PBSA, coliving, and multifamily arenas. A SHURE Europe Emerging Markets session on 10 October with executives from Amro...
Greystar to construct modular units in Pittsburgh Suburb
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC. has broken ground on a community of prefabricated modular rental units that will bring affordable housing to Pittsburgh. The project, called Ltd. Spring Run, is Greystar’s first property constituted only of Modern Living Solutions’...
Concerns Raised in Canada’s Senate Regarding International Student Recruitment and Housing Conditions
In Canada, the issue of student housing and the surge in international student enrollment has drawn significant attention, including from high-ranking officials. A recent report released by four Canadian Senators underscores the need for rigorous oversight of...
BONARD WHITE PAPER: PBSA Rents in 2022 vs. 2023
With high student demand and rents on the rise, the forecast for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) indicates a strong future outlook, despite inflation and high interest rates. In this latest research initiative, which surveyed 1,200 PBSA establishments...
Retailers Starbucks and Loblaw Discuss On-Campus Strategy in Response to Surging Enrollments and New International Students
How do retailers view campus opportunities? This question was central in a session by David Ian Gray of DIG 360 at SHURE-Vancouver. Neena Arora, Sr. National Account Executive at Starbucks, and Kieran Janes, Manager of Real Estate at Loblaw Companies,...
Episode #5: Geothermal Technology 101 for Building Owners
While humans have been using geothermal heating and cooling since the Paleolithic era, it has only recently gained popularity and acceptance as a cleaner energy source that can reduce traditional costs by 20% or more. Over the next 30 minutes, you will hear Jimmy...
Boosting Adult Education Attainment with On-Campus Childcare
Canadian post-secondary institutions recognize the importance of on-campus childcare facilities to boost education rates in the general population. Indeed, a significant obstacle for an adult with children to attain a degree is inadequate or challenging childcare...