7 Expert Tips to Maintain Product Quality Throughout Development Process

7 Expert Tips to Maintain Product Quality Throughout Development Process

Richard Branson emphasizes that a brand's reputation is tied to product quality. To ensure high standards, business leaders suggest involving customers in product development, conducting thorough quality inspections, and continuously testing features. Engaging customers fosters loyalty, while meticulous inspections and third-party certifications build trust. Transparency in sharing product roadmaps and addressing feedback further enhances customer confidence, ultimately leading to a positive brand experience.  --------------------------------- ​ Richard Branson has said, “Your brand name is only as good as your reputation.” Offering high-quality products can significantly enhance a brand's reputation, building customer trust, fostering loyalty, and creating positive associations with the brand.…
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Vista Heights Office Complex In Calgary Under Receivership Listed By CBRE

Vista Heights Office Complex In Calgary Under Receivership Listed By CBRE

STOREYS After being placed under receivership over the summer, the Vista Heights office complex in Calgary is now looking for a new owner, according to filings in the Court of King's Bench of Alberta and a property listing announcement distributed last week. The Vista Heights office complex sits at 1925 & 1933 18th Avenue NE in Calgary, near the intersection of 19 Street NE and 16 Avenue NE, also known as the Trans-Canada Highway. The Receivership The property is owned by Vista Heights Management Limited and the application to appoint a Receiver over the property was initiated in August 2024…
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Plans Filed For 11 Buildings Up To 42 Storeys Near Kipling Station

Plans Filed For 11 Buildings Up To 42 Storeys Near Kipling Station

STOREYS Amidst a steady flow of new development proposals hitting the City of Toronto’s desk, one that lays out plans for nearly a dozen buildings between 12 and 42 storeys — plus, a new park and new public and private roads — stands out. The plans come from Woodbridge-based Rinomato Construction and call for the demolition of off-one retail and service offerings like Delta Bingo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 350, 360, and 364 Evans Avenue and 14-16 Arnold Street in order to make way for the proposed development. The redevelopment plans also go part and parcel with an Official Plan…
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Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently frequented by a certified lover boy

Rental of the Week: $99,000 a week for a Muskoka cottage recently frequented by a certified lover boy

Real Estate – Toronto Life Neighbourhood: Lake Rosseau, Muskoka Price: $99,000 a week Size: 7,500 square feet Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 8 Parking spots: 4 (with plenty more on the road leading to the property) Real estate agent: Jayne McCaw, Jayne’s Luxury Rentals The Place A six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home—plus its two-bedroom, one-bathroom boathouse—nestled on Muskoka’s Lake Rosseau. Designed to blend in with nature, this escape also comes with a custom treehouse bedroom and a pristine waterfront. It's a luxury property for those seeking a quiet, peaceful lakeside experience. The History Architect Simon Hirsh designed this place for his family. Obsessed with…
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CREW Vancouver Welcomes New Board Of Directors For 2025

CREW Vancouver Welcomes New Board Of Directors For 2025

STOREYS Late last week, CREW Vancouver — the non-profit industry association dedicated to supporting women in becoming leaders in the world of commercial real estate — introduced its Board of Directors for 2025. Founded in 2005, the Vancouver chapter of CREW is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, which has seen the chapter's membership grow to over 150 members in that span. According to CREW Vancouver, at least half of their membership has over 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and three-quarters have held executive leadership roles. As is the case with many industry associates, CREW…
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Fitzrovia Seeks More Height For Final Phase Of Milestone Purpose-Built Rental Development

Fitzrovia Seeks More Height For Final Phase Of Milestone Purpose-Built Rental Development

STOREYS More than a year after breaking ground on the first phase of their master-planned rental development in Danforth Via, Fitzrovia has submitted revised plans for their final phase, which would bring the proposed storey count from 17 up to 56. The ambitious project consists of the proposed lone tower on the eastern portion of the site and a three-tower western block set to deliver 923 rental units by the third quarter of 2026 — the largest single building rental housing project under construction in Canada. While 2019 plans for the eastern block initially called for a 17-storey building with…
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Boffo Proposing 45-Storey Tower For Phase Two Of Bassano In Burnaby

Boffo Proposing 45-Storey Tower For Phase Two Of Bassano In Burnaby

STOREYS It's not quite as popular as Brentwood Town Centre Station or Lougheed Town Centre Station in terms of the number of master-planned projects, but the Millennium Line SkyTrain's Holdom Station has its own master-planned community on the way: Bassano. The Bassano Master Plan is currently being developed by Burnaby-based real estate developer Boffo Developments at a 4.1-acre site located a three-minute walk away from Holdom Station. The site is comprised of 2100 Springer Avenue, 2160 Springer Avenue, 2210 Springer Avenue, and 5534 Lougheed Highway, which BC Assessment values at $19,579,700, $24,830,900, $3,475,000, and $46,204,100, for a total valuation of…
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10 Exciting GTA Developments Set To Complete In 2025

10 Exciting GTA Developments Set To Complete In 2025

STOREYS While it’s no secret that new development in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) virtually ground to a halt in 2024 thanks to recent market conditions, an assortment of new and notable projects are anticipated to be brought to completion across the region in 2025. Of course, these were planned (and paid for) before sky-high interest rates, climbing development fees, and heightened costs to build saw the number of new starts plummet throughout the GTA (and much of the country). Nonetheless — from a future-forward college campus, to a sleek hotel, and eye-catching condos unlike anything the region has seen…
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