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RNZ News
22 minutes ago
- General
- RNZ News
Fire in roof of business in Christchurch
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Fire crews have put out an overnight fire in the roof of a commercial building in the Christchurch suburb of Wigram. Emergency services were called to the fire shortly after 11.30pm and six trucks, including a turntable ladder, were sent. The fire was put out around 2am on Wednesday. FENZ says a fire had spread from machinery.
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Dundas Street West closed between University and Bay due to fire
The Toronto Fire Services logo is seen in Toronto on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Dundas Street West is currently closed between University Avenue and and Bay Street, due to a fire that resulted in the evacuation of a commercial building. The blaze broke out around 7 p.m. near Dundas and Chestnut Street. No injuries have been reported. Police are asking drivers to use alternate routes.
CBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Works starts on converting downtown Sudbury office building into apartments
Work has started to convert a commercial building in downtown Sudbury into an 83-unit apartment complex. Panoramic Properties is investing $19.8 million to convert the downtown Scotia Tower into apartments. Last year, Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre said the city would give Panoramic $1.7 million to help develop the property if the company started work on demolishing the former general hospital, which it also owns. Panoramic Properties is planning three towers at the former hospital location on Paris Street. One would contain 109 units for seniors and would include nursing stations and common spaces. The other two would accommodate 421 condos and apartments. Former city councillor Geoff McCausland, now the development and project manager with Mallette-Goring Real Estate, said both projects would be welcome additions for the city. "There's lots of people looking for places to live right now, less than a one per cent vacancy rate," he said. McCausland said he does not know the specific details of the Scotia Tower project, but said it appears to be an ideal building to convert into apartments. "If you have the right shape of the building to have a double-loaded corridor, like a main corridor with space for two stairwells at either end and units all the way around, that's a slam dunk," he said. "And it does look like that's what's possible at that location." McCausland said he hopes projects like that one can help revitalize Sudbury's downtown core, which has seen some businesses shutter their doors as the city grapples with the addiction and homelessness crises that have affected many northern Ontario communities. He expects Panoramic would charge market rates for the apartments, which is around $1,800 a month for a single-bedroom apartment and up to $2,500 a month for two-bedroom apartments. The CBC asked to speak with Panoramic president Angelo Butera, but he was not made available.
Arabian Business
07-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai real estate: Contracting specialists Drake & Scull make real estate business debut
Drake and Scull International (DSI) is writing a new chapter in its 135-year history, after the contracting services company for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) announced its first foray into commercial real estate development. In a move that signals an ambitious expansion beyond its core business, DSI has acquired a prime plot in Majan, Dubai, and will be developing a mixed-use commercial building from the ground up. Dubai's Majan project marks DSI's debut The project marks DSI's debut into property development and is based on the company's vision to diversify its portfolio and capitalise on Dubai's thriving real estate sector. By controlling every aspect of this development, from land acquisition through delivery, DSI is positioning itself to capture greater value while leveraging its decades of construction expertise to create premium and efficient commercial spaces. The Majan project will feature over 156,000 sqft of built-up area, including more than 10,000 sqft of premium retail space on the ground floor and over 67,000 sqft of office spaces across nine floors. It will also have a three-level podium parking. Muin El Saleh, CEO of DSI, commented: 'For years, DSI has been synonymous with engineering excellence and large-scale construction. Today, we take a transformative leap forward by entering the development space, a natural progression that allows us to leverage our deep industry knowledge while creating lasting assets. 'This project is more than just a building; it is a testament to our resilience and ambition to evolve with the market. By diversifying into development, we are securing new revenue streams, strengthening our brand, and contributing to Dubai's urban transformation. 'Our expertise in delivering complex projects gives us a unique advantage in this venture. We understand the intricacies of construction, cost efficiency, and quality control, all of which are critical elements that will set our developments apart. This is just the beginning of a new strategic direction for DSI, and this project will be one of many developments we plan to undertake as part of the company's transformation into a more diversified, forward-looking enterprise.' The company has partnered with Bel-Yoahah Architectural and Engineering Consultants for design and supervision. Soil investigations and topographic surveys have been completed and DSI is now finalising approvals to commence construction, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chillicothe to handle all commercial building reviews and permits
The City of Chillicothe will take over commercial building applications starting July 7. According to an announcement from Chief Building Official Brandon Gill, the City's Building Department will manage all new commercial building services, which include enforcing codes, reviewing plans, inspecting sites, and issuing occupancy permits. Previously, the Ross County Building Department conducted these inspections for a fee. The transition follows City resolution 08-25, passed by the Chillicothe City Council on May 28, which authorized an application to the Ohio Board of Building Standards to create a non-residential building department. This application has been approved. All commercial projects currently under review or inspection by the Ross County Building Department will continue until completion. For further inquiries, contact the Building Department at 740-773-8980 or via email at buildingdept@ This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: City of Chillicothe to manage commercial building permits, not county
