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I Love Student Housing in Canada, but the Game Has Changed and Only the Best Will Survive
I absolutely love student housing. I think it will be the best performing real estate class in Canada over the next decade. My goal here is to simply make you aware of some of the realities that are going on in the market and hopefully help you navigate some of the...
Food Matters: Shaping Student Minds through Sustainable Agriculture
Food matters. I want to reinforce the idea that food matters. The food that you as housing operators provide on campus and the way that our students live their lives in the residences is forming the way that they think for the future. I say this as a grandmother and a...
Capitalizing on the Underserved Student Housing Market in Canada
Industry Overview and Capital Raising Structures The rising demand in the underserved student accommodation market in Canada has created an entry point for private sector investment. Full-time post-secondary enrollment across Canada has grown at a significant pace,[1]...
Why Canada’s PBSA Sector is a Great Opportunity For Investors
Canada’s popularity with international students has skyrocketed in recent years, and now it’s time for PBSA investors to enter the market. BONARD research examines data that shows why Canada is one of the most attractive countries to invest in. SHURE Initiative’s...
Campus Master Plan: Capilano University
Information about Capilano University's vision for the main campus in the year 2030.The Capilano University Campus Master Plan (pdf) articulates a shared vision for the future of the University campus. It defines a strategy and provides a long-term framework for the...
Capilano University: Centre for Childhood Studies
Find the latest updates and detailed information about Capilano University’s plans to construct a new, purpose-built facility that integrates teaching and experiential learning spaces, research, and 74 new childcare spaces for the School of Education & Childhood...
Capilano University: Student Housing Project
Status: Design 100% complete. Groundbreaking expected late April, 2023Project location: Main North Vancouver CampusBudget: $58.4 millionProjected completion date: Anticipated occupancy 2025Sustainability: Project will target LEED Gold and BC Energy Step Code 4Student...
Why is GEC growing its PBSA portfolio in Canada?
Canada's government policies have made the country an attractive destination for international students. Supportive visa processes, welcoming immigration policies, off-campus working opportunities, and a strong emphasis on multiculturalism have contributed to the...
The Energy Consumption Trap on University Campuses: How Innovations in Smart Thermostats are Changing the Game
Student housing facilities are responsible for a significant amount of energy consumption on university campuses. The high demand for heating and cooling in these buildings coupled with high vacant times can result in high energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions....
“I think we need a Master Plan – Now what?”
Suggestions from a Consultant’s Perspective The decision to get into a relationship with a consultant for any planning exercise or operational review is a significant one. There are issues of control, cost, justification, and scope to address before the RFP ever gets...
Gen-Z Looks to Off-Site Built Housing for Beautiful, Energy-Efficient Homeownership, Shattering Outdated Misperceptions
Company consumer insights highlight younger generation's shift toward manufactured and modular housing. There is a shifting attitude toward off-site built housing in America's youngest generation of consumers - Gen Z, according to a new survey conducted by Vanderbilt...
Photovoltaic Market worth $155.5 billion by 2028
Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets The photovoltaic market is projected to grow from USD 96.5 billion in 2023 to reach USD 155.5 billion by 2028; it is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.0% from 2023 to 2028 according to a new report by...