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Morguard's Buzz Bloom & Build wins BOMA Toronto CREST Award. Morguard is proud to announce that Morguard's Buzz, Bloom & Build program has received the 2026 BOMA Toronto CREST Award for Collaborative Excellence. This recognition celebrates the program's innovative approach to preserving biodiversity through community engagement. Launched in 2025, Buzz, Bloom & Build is Morguard's enterprise-wide biodiversity education and engagement program. The main objectives are to introduce biodiversity at the building level, create habitats for pollinators and other wildlife, plant native species, and empower property management teams across North America to adapt initiatives to their sites and support local ecosystems. Through a tiered four-level certification program, its residential, office, retail and industrial properties are encouraged to progress from education and engagement to multi-species habitat creation. At the highest tier, properties will have achieved multiple certified habitats. Additionally, property managers partner with local schools, community groups, and conservation organizations to extend biodiversity programming into surrounding neighborhoods. The program is supported by Sustainable Landscaping and Gardening Standards that guide both properties and vendors on habitat-friendly practices, native species prioritization, and pesticide reduction. Buzz, Bloom & Build partners with the Canadian Wildlife Federation and National Wildlife Federation (US), enabling properties to earn certification as a Wildlife Friendly Habitat. Since its launch, Buzz, Bloom & Build has achieved incredible results: * More than 70 properties have hosted a biodiversity education or engagement activity * 93 biodiversity activities have reached 8,077 participants * 44 properties now host active bee colonies * 17 partnerships have been established with conservation organizations * Native plantings, pollinator gardens and wildlife habitats have been introduced across the portfolio This work is part of Morguard's broader commitment to create more sustainable communities. It complements initiatives such as its Sustainable Landscaping and Gardening Standards and OnePlanet, its retail sustainability program. Through the 2025 OnePlanet TREEvia campaign alone, more than 7,500 participants across 18 retail properties helped support the planting of 2,000 trees in provinces where Morguard operates. Thank you to the many property teams, tenants, residents, visitors and community members who have helped bring Buzz, Bloom & Build to life! The success of Buzz, Bloom, & Build demonstrates what Morguard can accomplish to preserve nature when Morguard work together.

CIB closes $100 million loan with Morguard to advance building energy upgrades. Sep 16, 2026, 15:59 ET NERVA Energy to support deep energy retrofits across selected Morguard properties Disponible en français * Morguard has established a $145 million Morguard ReNew Fund supported by its partners * The Morguard ReNew Fund supports retrofits which will reduce energy use and help lower long-term operating costs, with a minimum 30 per cent reduction in emissions * Morguard and NERVA Energy will complete deep energy retrofits and optimization projects across a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties in Canada * Upgrades will modernize mechanical systems and support fuel switching to low-carbon heating and hot water options, including heat pumps and the use of district energy TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a $100 million loan with Morguard Corporation to enable energy-efficient retrofits across a portfolio of approximately 30 properties in Canada. Morguard is a fully integrated real estate firm with more than $24.2 billion in assets under management across North America. Morguard will collaborate with NERVA Energy, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy performance, to design and implement the retrofit projects across the portfolio. The loan, coupled with an equity commitment from Morguard and its investors through the newly established Morguard ReNew Fund, will support portfolio-scale building upgrades across Morguard's multi-suite residential and commercial buildings, including retail, office and industrial properties. Upgrades are expected to include improvements to optimize building systems and mechanical equipment, along with low-carbon heating and hot water solutions. NERVA Energy is serving as the technical and delivery partner, providing integrated engineering and implementation across participating properties. The projects are focused on improving building performance, reducing emissions and supporting long-term operational efficiency. The upgrades are expected to reduce annual emissions by approximately 35,246 tonnes of CO[2]e across participating properties, while improving building performance and long-term operational efficiency. The CIB's loan is provided through its Building Retrofits Initiative, which offers low-cost, long-term financing to help building owners overcome high upfront costs and long payback periods associated with deep energy retrofits. Endorsements: Delivering deep retrofits at scale takes strong collaboration between building owners, technical experts, and long-term capital. Working with Morguard and NERVA Energy, we're accelerating deep retrofits that reduce energy use, save owners long-term operating expenses and cut emissions. Ehren Cory, CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank Through investments like this, the Canada Infrastructure Bank is helping building owners make the upgrades needed to cut emissions, lower energy costs, and extend the life of the building. These large-scale retrofits will modernize buildings across Ontario and Quebec while supporting a cleaner economy and more resilient communities for generations to come. Hon. Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada This $100 million investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank will help modernize buildings across Canada, reduce emissions by more than 35,000 tonnes annually, and improve long-term energy efficiency. By partnering with Morguard and NERVA Energy, we are supporting practical solutions that strengthen our building infrastructure while advancing Canada's clean economy. Hon. Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Establishing the Morguard ReNew Fund, with support from CIB, advances our ongoing efforts to strengthen the performance, efficiency and resilience of our properties over time. By implementing retrofit upgrades across selected assets, we are improving building operations, reducing emissions and continuing to position our portfolio for long-term value creation. Angela Sahi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Morguard Corporation This is a clear example of where the industry is heading. Retrofit programs are no longer conceptual or fragmented, they are becoming structured, measurable and scalable. We are proud to support Morguard in delivering tangible performance improvements across their portfolio while advancing Canadian expertise in this space. Rob Hallewick, Chief Executive Officer, NERVA Energy Morguard Corporation Morguard Corporation is a real estate investment company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MRC). The company and its subsidiaries, Morguard REIT (TSX: MRT.UN) and Morguard North American Residential REIT (TSX: MRG.UN), own a diversified portfolio of real estate assets across multiple classes, including office, industrial, retail, multi-suite residential and hotel. Morguard also provides real estate management services to institutional and other investors. As of June 30, 2026, Morguard's owned and managed portfolio of assets was valued at $24.2 billion. NERVA Energy NERVA Energy is a Canadian multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in the delivery of high-performance building retrofit solutions. Combining in-house engineering expertise with field execution capabilities, NERVA provides turnkey programs that optimize building systems, improve energy performance, and enhance overall asset quality. With a focus on measurable outcomes and accountability, NERVA's solutions are supported by performance guarantees, ensuring that projected results are realized in practice. The firm works with building owners and institutional partners to deliver scalable retrofit programs that improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and strengthen long-term asset performance. SOURCE Canada Infrastructure Bank Media Contacts: [email protected]

Moving day: August 2026 industry hires and promotions. For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in August 2026. September 01, 2026 Storeys know you like to know what's up. For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development sector saw in August 2026: John Wallace has been promoted to Senior VP of Brokerage Services at CBRE. Marie Gillespie has been promoted to Regional Property Manager at Cushman & Wakefield. David Gu has joined GWL Realty Advisors as an Analyst of Asset Management. Leanna Denny has joined Wesgroup Properties as Marketing Manager. Chad Boorman has joined PC Urban team as Chief Financial Officer. Larina La Madrid has joined Hopewell Real Estate Services as a Manager of National Portfolio Management. Clare Eow has been promoted to Associate of Special Loans and Restructuring at EQ Bank. Kasper Hemmingsen has been promoted to VP of Asset Management at Canadian Urban Limited. Giordana Sita has joined Tricap Properties as Development Manager. Julia Piccolo has joined Colliers as a Senior Communications and PR Specialist, and Taylor Shukalak has been promoted to Senior Associate of Investment Sales. Hossein Abbasi has joined CMHC as Enterprise Vulnerability Management Specialist. Emelia Cheese has joined Toronto Community Housing as Manager of Development Finance. Evan Siddall has been appointed inaugural Chair of the Board of Directors of Build Canada Homes. James Cox has joined Build Canada Homes as VP of Real Estate (Central Region), Caroline McGregor has joined as Director of Acquisitions and Business Development, and Misha Tran has joined as Director of Real Estate (Sales, Marketing and Leasing) as part of BCH's takeover of Canada Lands Company's real estate arm. Joshua Green has joined Morguard as Director of Asset Management. Nicholas Foster has been promoted to VP of Senior Sales Director at CBRE, and Matthew Hanson has been promoted to Senior Sales Associate. Shaan Dhaliwal has joined National Bank of Canada as Director of Real Estate Finance. Alexandra Mijovic has been promoted to Senior Human Resources Generalist at Compass Communities. Dazle Gumabao has been promoted to Assistant Development Manager at Marcon. Gladice Sarmiento has joined VetStrategy as Head of Real Estate and Leasing. Josh Kirles has been promoted to Specialist of Housing Economics at CMHC. Kristina Mirkovic has started a new role as Director, Sales at Empire Homes. Stephanie Gaydosh has joined Tetra Realty Advisors as Director, Portfolio Management. Michael Burak has joined Nonni Property Group as Vice President, Development. Jerry Nguyen, JD has joined Concert Properties as General Counsel. Matthew Warzecha has joined Activia as Vice-President of Design & Development. Susan Cui has started a new position as Portfolio Manager, Real Estate Financing at National Bank of Canada * For the biggest hires, promotions and professional achievements in Canadian construction, check out SiteNews. * For the new hires, promotions, appointments and achievements across the environment industry, check out Environment Journal.