FALL 2009
Construction Zone
From hospitals to sports arenas, H. Ralph Hawkins has built an architectural firm based on integrity and innovation. BY CHERYL REID-SIMONS

Above Standard Performance
Is now the time to invest in commercial real estate? We asked Standard Life Investments Vice President Peter Cuthbert. His answer may surprise you. BY TERESA KENNEY

Emerging Trends
Industry experts reveal new opportunities in today's turbulent market. BY HEIDI STOUT TRETHEWAY

CSI for Tenants
Colliers' forensic accounting team provides Cost Saving Intelligence to clients to save money on leases. BY RANDY WOODS
 
 
INVESTMENT & LEASING OPPORTUNITIES

A summary listing of 18 premier commercial properties represented by Colliers International in markets throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Creative Ideas for Space Design

Getting More (Design) for Less (Money)

When it comes to designing space in today’s market, tight budgeting demands imaginative solutions. Such was the case with FUEL Advertising, a Canadian subsidiary of Chicago-based global advertising agency Draft / FCB. The company was able to create an innovative and colorful loft-style space in an early 1900s industrial warehouse in Toronto while still keeping costs reasonable. More.

Art for Impact

When designing a new space, one of the most important elements is the walls. Not just the construction, but what goes on them. Including artwork in an office design doesn’t just add color and texture to a space; it also can reflect the company’s brand and culture. More


    Past Issues:
COLUMNS TO FOLLOW
   
  Scientific breakthroughs by MIT's Dr. Robert Langer could help shape commercial real estate.  
   
   
   
  Tips to help you create a coaching culture at work.  
   
   
   
  Networking strategies that really work.  
   
   
   
  Don't invest in commercial real estate until you read this insight from Jack Cohen.  
   
     
SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN BUILDING
   
 

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World Green Building Council
US Green Building Council
Canada Green Building Council