PLATFORM Expands Construction Industry Group with Top Industry Talent
Platform Insurance Management Inc. (“PLATFORM”), a leading property & casualty brokerage specializing in insurance and surety solutions, is excited to announce the addition of 10 leading risk advisors and brokers from across the industry. This strategic investment bolsters PLATFORM’s construction team, extending its reach and capabilities to better serve clients of all sizes across Canada. […]
Press Release: PLATFORM Announces the formation of our Captive Insurance & Alternative Risk Financing Practice Group
We are proud to announce the establishment of PLATFORM’s new Captive Insurance and Alternative Risk Financing Practice Group. This strategic move underscores the commitment to expanding PLATFORM’s service offerings and providing innovative solutions to our clients. Braedy Walker has been appointed as the Practice Leader for this new group, effective immediately. Braedy brings extensive leadership […]
Press Release: PLATFORM Insurance Introduces New Group Benefits Practice
PLATFORM Insurance Management Inc. (PLATFORM), a national brokerage that delivers specialized insurance and bonding solutions to the Development, Construction and Real Estate communities, is pleased to announce the formation of their latest product offering, PLATFORM Benefits. PLATFORM welcomes Adam Borisko, Nachi Bhatia, and Devlyn Little, highly regarded group benefits experts with extensive and wide-ranging experience […]
Commercial Real Estate Evolution, What’s Next?
COVID-19. Yes, we know it is talked about constantly these days but its effects cannot be ignored, even for a moment. As businesses are starting to reopen, and new cases in Canada are beginning to decrease each day, many are wondering when we will be able to return to normal and what that may look […]
Zero Carbon Building Certifications Are A New Level To Reach
Climate change has been on the mind of developers, architects and engineers for years, as can be seen by the mass influence of LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) across North America and innovative solutions that have impacted the construction economy. In Canada alone, 17% of greenhouse gas emissions result from building operations, with this […]
Modular Housing Projects On The Rise
Homelessness in Canada has been an ongoing problem, becoming prevalent in the 1980s as cutbacks in social housing and a lack of support for the unemployed increased. If you were to ask residents from the largest metropolitan areas in Canada, such as Vancouver and Toronto, they would say that homelessness has been an issue for as long […]
Canadian Businesses Pivot Strategies To Provide Support For Frontline Workers!
COVID-19 has impacted individuals on a global scale. News reports have been filled with statistics, predictions, government briefings and the terrible effects that this virus has had across the world. In a time where we have been asked to remain apart to stop the spread, many companies and organizations have come together in unique ways […]
Wooden Buildings Are Making A Comeback
One of the most recognized inventions of the 13th century forever changed construction processes and building opportunities. The introduction of steel brought with it a new form of mastering architectural structures that had not yet been achieved in the same way with marble and wood. Now, as climate change weighs heavily on our minds and […]
Coronavirus & Its Economic Impact
Over the past few weeks, reports have surfaced from around the world that the Coronavirus has made an appearance. Due to the number of individuals who have acquired the virus, as well as the rising death toll, The World Health Organization has declared the Novel Coronavirus an international public health emergency. At major transit hubs, such as Toronto […]
Mixed-Use Developments Pose A Unique Future For The GTA
To live close to work was the dream, and it still is, yet it is becoming increasingly harder to reach that dream due to urban sprawl, soaring housing prices, and changing consumer demands. Now, we are entering a new trend where architects and development companies are repurposing monuments of city growth, such as malls, businesses, […]