Today, I had an opportunity to cover #woodrise2025 5th International Congress in Vancouver. I learned how innovative wood construction practices can support low-carbon urban development in Canada and globally.

Unique retrofits bringing Science World into the energy future

Vancouver homeownership still out of reach as affordability improves across Canada, says RBC

Vancouver city council approves divisive Commercial-Broadway towers

My new five-track EP is out today on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube! Please kindly share with the music lovers in your life. I’m always open to collaborate with other musicians and would appreciate any referrals. Whether it’s any form of art or hobby, create for yourself and do it for yourself.

Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum Rental policies unfair, can be abused by tenants, says industry exec #VREF #VanRE www.biv.com/news/real-es...

During a #VREF session this morning, panellists discussed global capital flows into Vancouver’s CRE sector. One takeaway is that desirable Vancouver is a long-term safety play for foreign groups undeterred by relative illiquidity. The panel was bullish on local assets of scale and quality. #VanRE

At #VREF today, experts from Osler, Nicola and EY spoke about structuring real estate joint ventures. Themes included decision-making by limited partners, exit strategies for liquidity, managing reputational risk, and dispute resolution in a scarce capital environment. #VanRE

Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum Burnaby, Coquitlam mayors express dissatisfaction with other levels of government #VREF #VanRE www.biv.com/news/real-es...

During his remarks to Vancouver Real Estate Forum 2025, author and futurist Dror Poleg said AI is contributing to a larger shift toward intangible assets, whose performance can be volatile, akin to box office revenues varying widely for similar Hollywood films. #VREF #VanRE

In a Wednesday talk at Vancouver Real Estate Forum 2025, Andrew Ramlo, VP, Advisory, rennie explored how demographic changes will affect Vancouver real estate. One key takeaway was that significant replenishment is needed for the region’s real estate workforce. #VREF

Metro Vancouver apartment market dizzy after ‘roller-coaster’ ride Broker says tariffs not having material impact on investment climate #WCAIC www.biv.com/news/real-es...

At a #WCAIC panel about digital transformation, speakers said AI tools are not just about efficiency, but can actually make you money by matching with capital partners, expanding verticals and identifying investment opportunities with the highest earning potential.

Excited to cover the Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference and the Vancouver Real Estate Forum happening this week at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The first day’s panel discussions are off to a great start! #WCAIC

Coworking expands across Metro Vancouver amid pricing pressures High lease rates, expensive real estate could constrain future growth of flexible spaces www.biv.com/news/real-es...

Freer trade could be best solution to B.C.’s housing challenge The country’s next federal government will face the arduous tasks of handling U.S. tariffs, stimulus and trade realignment www.biv.com/news/real-es...

Squamish Nation nears milestone as Sen̓áḵw construction advances Three towers now rising on site of 6,000-unit development by Vancouver's Burrard Bridge www.biv.com/news/real-es...

Kitimat firing up as LNG joins aluminum among the city’s exports As B.C. looks to boost exports and revenues, city’s outlook is bright www.biv.com/news/resourc...

B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs Industry faces uncertainty despite Canada avoiding worst of Trump’s trade measures www.biv.com/news/real-es...

U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C. Lumber, mechanical and electrical are all areas of particular concern for industry www.biv.com/news/real-es...

Potential for B.C. multiplex boom stuck in low gear Most B.C. cities have embraced Bill 44, but financial and regulatory hurdles keep large-scale multiplex development out of reach www.biv.com/news/real-es...

What’s next for the Hudson’s Bay flagship store in downtown Vancouver? Coveted property, co-owned with RioCan REIT, could potentially be retained, sold or redeveloped www.biv.com/news/real-es...

Pleased to share that I’m now editing Business in Vancouver’s weekly real estate newsletter. I look forward to sharing our top real estate content with you by email every Tuesday afternoon. Thank you for your readership and support! Subscribe here: www.biv.com/account/mail...

Vancouver developer pushes Georgia, Dunsmuir viaducts removal to build 5K homes Concord Pacific submits rezoning inquiry for its last piece of Expo lands www.biv.com/news/real-es...

Developer Peter Wall, known for shaping Vancouver’s skyline, passes away Influential businessman leaves behind charitable and visionary legacy www.biv.com/news/real-es...