This is the second commercial real estate project for Harden in the community as it continues to expand its footprint in the province

VAUDREUIL-DORION, Quebec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harden, a leading real estate company, celebrates the ground-breaking of their newest commercial real estate project in Beauharnois, Quebec. This project, Quartier Beauharnois, is the second one for the company in this community, the first being District Beauharnois completed in 2017, consisting of over 150 000 square feet of leasable area. With an investment of over $25 million, the project will include green spaces, an expansive shopping experience and reinforces Harden’s commitment to the communities in which they operate.

“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with the Beauharnois community by developing Quartier Beauharnois,” says Co-President and CEO, Tyler Harden. “At Harden, supporting communities and responding to their needs has always been at the forefront of our strategy. The success of District Beauharnois coupled with the tremendous growth of the market enabled us to make this investment. It is an honor and privilege to continue building in the Beauharnois community and leave a positive legacy for all residents and visitors to benefit from.”

“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome this new project, by Harden, to the Beauharnois community,” says Alain Dubuc, Mayor of Beauharnois. “Quartier Beauharnois will increase the commercial services offered to our citizens, at a time when local economy is taking off. This type of project is part of a vision of urban vitality aimed at providing an attractive and diversified living environment for citizens and visitors.”

Quartier Beauharnois, easily accessible by highway 30, will consist of over 65 000 square feet of leasable area. The first phase, to be completed by the end of this year, will be anchored by a Super C of over 35 000 square feet. Super C will open its door Fall 2022. Up to ± 20,000 s.f. of gross leasable area will also be built and is available to lease, including a ± 11,625 s.f. building that will be subdividable to suit the needs of any future tenants. The project will include three pads with drive-thrus and patios (from ± 2,056 to 3,552 s.f.). Construction is expected to be fully completed in 2023.

About Harden

Established in 1985, Harden is a second generation, family-owned real estate company whose primary focus is owning and operating commercial, residential, and industrial properties in many communities throughout the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Being vertically integrated enables them to specialize in all facets of the real estate development process, including, development, construction, leasing, and property management.

To learn more about Harden, please visit www.harden.ca

Contacts

Tia Giannone

Torchia Communications

514-999-1732

tia@torchiacom.com

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Luxury residential community developer Discovery Land Company has hired Brett White and Michelle Ngo to propel the company to a new era of international expansion. White, who now leads as Discovery’s CEO, and Ngo, Discovery’s new CFO, both began their roles in the first quarter of 2022.

White served as CEO and Executive Chairman of Cushman & Wakefield from 2015 through 2021. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, White had a 28-year career with CBRE, serving as CEO from 2005 through 2012 and President from 2001 through 2005. At Discovery, Brett will use his decades of experience in real estate to lead all business and development operations as well as strategize for global expansion, new clubs, and current club oversight.

Ngo’s previous role was with Kilroy Realty Corporation, where she served 16 years culminating in her roles as Treasurer and then CFO. At Kilroy, Michelle provided leadership for capital markets, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, and accounting and treasury oversight. At Discovery, Ngo will lead all of Discovery’s global financial and accounting operations as well as Discovery’s technology division. Additionally, Ngo will set and execute business and growth strategy with executive leadership.

White identifies the passion of Discovery’s staff and members and the close connections formed at the properties as some of the most successful characteristics of the company. “Discovery’s members and teams include people with a passion for the business I’ve never seen before. It makes me believe that anything is possible for Discovery. I’ve worked 38 years in real estate, and I’ve never been this excited to get up and go to work,” White says.

Discovery’s Chairman and Founder Michael Meldman believes the new additions to the executive leadership will take Discovery to the next level. “These individuals are at the top of their fields, respectively. They are the exact kind of visionaries Discovery needs to grow our brand and to have an even more grand and more positive impact on member families all around the world,” says Meldman.

ABOUT DISCOVERY LAND COMPANY

Discovery Land Company is a US-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. Every community features unparalleled amenities and inspired experiences that cater to a family-oriented lifestyle. Driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation, Discovery’s distinguishing hallmark is a unique approach to each location that respectfully integrates the natural and cultural characteristics of the land that surrounds it. Some of Discovery Land Company’s properties include Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club in the Bahamas; Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club in Idaho; El Dorado and Chileno Bay in Los Cabos, Mexico; The Madison Club and Cordevalle Golf Club in California; Mirabel and The Estancia Club in Arizona; Yellowstone Club and Iron Horse Golf Club in Montana; Kuki’o and Makena in Hawaii; Mountaintop in North Carolina; and Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Contacts

Whitney Kenson Kean

media@discoverylandco.com

North America’s Leading Outdoor Living Company Gifts Firepit and Canadian-Made Prize Package to Lucky Homeowners

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Belgard Canada®, the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, calls on all homeowners to kick off its summer giveaway in honour of Canada Day. Open for entries from May 20 to June 15, homeowners across western Canada can enter to win a Canadian-made Belgard backyard retreat. The prize package consists of a Belgard® Firepit with moon chairs, YETI cooler with tumblers, custom charcuterie board and gifts from local merchants to elevate the outdoor living experience. Eligible homeowners can submit their entry at Belgard.com/CanadaDay for a chance to win the prize.

“Our giveaway is special this year, as the launch of Belgard Canada® is solidifying our footprint throughout the country,” says John Moroz, Director of Sales Operations, Oldcastle APG Canada West. “We are thrilled to see continued growth in the region, while also reflecting on the challenges that past two and half years has been for many families. We are excited to gift a backyard giveaway package to 4 lucky Canadian homeowners this year so they can enjoy the ultimate outdoor retreat.”

To celebrate Canada Day in the great outdoors, Belgard Canada® invites people to nominate a deserving family member, friend, or colleague who could benefit from a backyard upgrade, to enter the giveaway by June 15. For more information, including how enter and to download an outdoor living inspiration guide, visit Belgard.com/CanadaDay. Entries are accepted from residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

About Belgard®

Belgard, part of Oldcastle APG, offers a complete collection of paver and wall products for outdoor living spaces, walkways, driveways, parking areas and retaining walls. Available in a range of styles, premium Belgard products have been found in America’s finest homes and award-winning commercial and retail properties since 1995. For more information, visit Belgard.com or call 1-877-Belgard (235-4273).

Oldcastle APG is part of CRH’s Building Products division.

CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.90,000 people at c.3,700 operating locations in 32 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America, the largest heavyside materials business in Europe and has a number of strategic positions in the emerging economic regions of Asia and South America. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative solutions which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential structures. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 index, the EURO STOXX 50 index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH’s American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE.

Contacts

Elisa Suri

esuri@trevelinokeller.com
404-214-0722 x 119

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Canada Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecasts by Sector – Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis, 2022-2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The construction industry in Canada registered an annual growth of 6.1% in real terms in 2021, compared to a decline of 2% in 2020

Last year, the industry’s output was supported by an improvement in residential building construction and civil engineering activities, which registered annual growth of 13% and 1.8%, respectively. Additionally, progress in the country’s vaccination drive, an increase in household incomes and a recovery in the global economy also supported the industry’s growth in 2021.

The publisher expects the Canadian construction industry to expand by 4% in real terms this year, as strong building permit data has underpinned strong growth in 2022. According to Statistics Canada, the value of building permits rose by 8.3% in 2021, with the value of residential buildings rising by 9.1% and that of non-residential buildings rising by 6.8% last year.

The industry’s output will be supported by investments in residential, transport, housing and oil and gas projects. In January 2022, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) reported that capital spending in the country’s oil and gas sector is expected to rise by 22% and reach CAD32.8 billion ($26.1 billion) in 2022.

However, the rise in construction material prices, labour shortages and the recent hike in interest rates could pose a downside risk to the industry’s outlook in the initial part of the forecast period. According to Statistics Canada, the residential building construction price index rose by 18.1% in 2021, while that of non-residential buildings rose by 6.9% in the same year.

The industry is expected to register an annual average growth of 2.2% from 2023 to 2026, supported by public project growth as longer-term investment plans come to fruition such as the government’s three-year ‘Growth Plan’, which was announced in October 2020. It includes an investment of CAD10 billion ($7.5 billion) on clean energy projects, broadband projects, building retrofitting, agriculture irrigation projects and electric buses and charging infrastructure.

This plan is a part of the government’s wider long-term infrastructure plan known as the ‘Investing in Canada Plan’; it was launched in 2016 and involves an investment of CAD188 billion ($141.8 billion) over a period of 12 years. As of February 2022, over 78,000 projects worth CAD118.5 billion ($95.7 billion) had been approved, with 98% of them completed or underway.

Scope

• Historical (2017-2021) and forecast (2022-2026) valuations of the construction industry in Canada, featuring details of key growth drivers
• Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline
• Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Construction Industry: At-a-Glance

3 Context

3.1 Economic Performance

3.2 Political Environment and Policy

3.3 Demographics

3.4 COVID-19 Status

3.5 Risk Profile

4 Construction Outlook

4.1 All Construction

• Outlook
• Latest news and developments
• Construction Projects Momentum Index

4.2 Commercial Construction

• Outlook
• Project analytics
• Latest news and developments

4.3 Industrial Construction

• Outlook
• Project analytics
• Latest news and developments

4.4 Infrastructure Construction

• Outlook
• Project analytics
• Latest news and developments

4.5 Energy and Utilities Construction

• Outlook
• Project analytics
• Latest news and developments

4.6 Institutional Construction

• Outlook
• Project analytics
• Latest news and developments

4.7 Residential Construction

• Outlook
• Project analytics
• Latest news and developments

5 Key Industry Participants

5.1 Contractors

5.2 Consultants

6 Construction Market Data

7 Appendix

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Contacts

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM INDUSTRIAL REIT (TSX: DIR.UN) (the “Trust”) announced today its May 2022 monthly distribution in the amount of 5.833 cents per Unit (70 cents annualized). The May distribution will be payable on June 15, 2022 to unitholders of record as at May 31, 2022.

Dream Industrial REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. As at March 31, 2022, Dream Industrial REIT owns, manages and operates a portfolio of 244 industrial assets (358 buildings) comprising approximately 44.4 million square feet of gross leasable area in key markets across Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Dream Industrial REIT’s objective is to continue to grow and upgrade the quality of its portfolio which primarily consists of distribution and urban logistics properties and to provide attractive overall returns to its unitholders. For more information, please visit our website at www.dreamindustrialreit.ca.

Contacts

Dream Industrial REIT

Brian Pauls

Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-2365

bpauls@dream.ca

Lenis Quan

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-2353

lquan@dream.ca

Alexander Sannikov

Chief Operating Officer

(416) 365-4106

asannikov@dream.ca

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM OFFICE REIT (TSX: D.UN) (“Dream Office” or the “Trust”) today announced its May 2022 monthly distribution of 8.333 cents per REIT Unit, Series A ($1.00 annualized). The May distribution will be payable on June 15, 2022 to unitholders of record as at May 31, 2022.

Dream Office REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Dream Office REIT is a premier office landlord in downtown Toronto with over 3.5 million square feet owned and managed. We have carefully curated an investment portfolio of high-quality assets in irreplaceable locations in one of the finest office markets in the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.dreamofficereit.ca.

Contacts

Michael J. Cooper

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-5145

mcooper@dream.ca

Jay Jiang

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-6638

jjiang@dream.ca

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM IMPACT TRUST (TSX: MPCT.UN) (“Dream Impact” or the “Trust”) today announced its May 2022 monthly distribution in the amount of 3.333 cents per Unit (40 cents annualized). The May distribution will be payable on June 15, 2022 to unitholders of record as at May 31, 2022.

About Dream Impact Trust

Dream Impact Trust is an open-ended trust dedicated to impact investing. Dream Impact’s underlying portfolio is comprised of exceptional real estate assets reported under two operating segments: development and recurring income, that would not be otherwise available in a public and fully transparent vehicle, managed by an experienced team with a successful track record in these areas. The objectives of Dream Impact are to create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders through our three impact verticals: environmental sustainability and resilience, attainable and affordable housing, and inclusive communities; while generating attractive returns for investors. For more information, please visit: www.dreamimpacttrust.ca.

Contacts

DREAM IMPACT TRUST

Meaghan Peloso

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-6322

mpeloso@dream.ca

Kimberly Lefever

Director, Investor Relations

(416) 365-6339

klefever@dream.ca

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HomeStars, Canada’s largest network of verified home service professionals, is proud to announce a new partnership with Perch, a technology platform offering homebuyers and homeowners the financial insights they need to build wealth through real estate. This first-of-its-kind partnership will help homeowners find flexible refinancing solutions to fund their renovation and home improvement needs.

Through the new partnership, HomeStars offers a refinancing option to Canadian homeowners looking to make home renovations, repairs, or improvements. Homeowners can now receive cash based on the equity in their homes and use these funds for home improvement projects.

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Perch and offer Canadian homeowners flexible refinancing options to fund their home renovations. It’s been a difficult year for Canadians, with the volatile housing market and economic pressures making purchasing newer homes less accessible and forcing many Canadians to stay in their homes longer. This partnership will allow homeowners to increase the value of their homes and make the much-needed improvements to their homes,” says Shir Magen, CEO of HomeStars. “This is a great opportunity to provide Canadians with an alternative to financing to give them continued comfort in their homes and live in a space they’re proud of. ”

The 2021 HomeStars Reno Report reported that 20 percent of Canadians needed financial assistance to execute home renovations, and many put off home improvements due to the daunting costs associated. With the current market volatility, its expected more Canadians will be financially stretched. HomeStars met this growing financial need by partnering with Perch to empower Canadians to execute their home renovations without the upfront investment. Whether it’s Canadians choosing to age in place, convert their home to one that can be multi-generational, or reinvest in their current property due to the current housing market, through this new partnership, homeowners will be able to get quality work done through vetted professionals with a lower financial impact on their monthly budget.

Homeowners can access the Perch refinancing calculator on https://homestars.com to help understand their borrowing power while starting a HomeStars service request. After entering your current property value and mortgage information, homeowners will have the ability to view the results and either begin the pre-approval process or chat with a Perch advisor. Once your loan is finalized and you are matched with a verified pro, you can leverage the funds towards your dream home project with a reputable pro.

“Perch’s analytics help Canadians get pre-approved for their mortgages and give them insights to understand exactly how much they can afford,” says Alex Leduc, Founder & CEO of Perch. “We saw a connection to the HomeStars online home services platform, and we’re very excited to be working with them. Together, we can help homeowners reach their goals faster.”

By leveraging Canada’s largest network of verified home service professionals, HomeStars allows Canadians to choose qualified professionals in their area and have a clear line of sight into home service professionals’ ratings and quality of work. Canadian homeowners are well equipped to hire right the first time with a proprietary star score, verified background and finance checks, and manually verified reviews.

About HomeStars

HomeStars is Canada’s largest network of verified and community-reviewed home service professionals. HomeStars empowers Canadian homeowners to hire right the first time for home renovations or repairs by connecting project-ready homeowners with the best pros in their neighborhood. In 2021, 8 million homeowners visited HomeStars looking for a pro for their next home improvement project. HomeStars was created in 2006 to relieve Canadian homeowners’ anxiety and put their minds at ease knowing they’ve hired a vetted, highly rated home service professional. With three distinct trust metrics, HomeStars gives Canadians the confidence of hiring right the first time, can vet pros recommended to homeowners, and allows for searching and requesting for specific home service professionals. HomeStars is based in Toronto, Ontario, and is an operating business of Angi, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI). To learn more, visit @HomeStars on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Alex Hammill – Talk Shop Media

Telephone: 905-808-6327

Email: alex@talkshopmedia.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM OFFICE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (D.UN-TSX) (“Dream Office REIT”, the “Trust” or “we”) today announced that it has been awarded a Platinum Level award by the Green Lease Leader program during the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance.

Building on the Trust’s 2021 Gold Level recognition, this year the Trust achieved Platinum Level recognition for integrating ambitious building energy reduction goals with social impact goals. To receive this recognition, the Trust qualified for credits in energy efficiency and sustainability best practices such as utility data tracking and sharing, cost recovery for capital improvements, building resilience and sustainability training. This is the first year that the Platinum Level award was implemented, and the Trust is one of the few applicants to receive the highest level of recognition.

“This Platinum Level recognition reflects our proactive approach towards achieving net-zero by 2035 by engaging our tenants on all fronts of Sustainability and ESG. With our emission reduction and other Sustainability goals, along with the green lease standard, we strive to increase the positive environmental, social, and financial outcomes of our tenants and key stakeholders,” said Gordon Wadley, Chief Operating Officer – Dream Office REIT.

The Trust continues to put strategies in place to systematically consider and manage sustainability in everything we do. In 2021, we became official supporters of the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, which provides guidance and recommendations on climate-related risk and opportunity disclosures, and, as part of the Dream group of companies, committed to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. These represent meaningful commitments to accountability and corporate responsibility. Recently, the Trust published its Net Zero by 2035 Action Plan, which outlines the proposed strategy and course of action to achieve net zero within the targeted timeline.

More information on Trust’s sustainability goals, performance, disclosures and initiatives can be found on our sustainability website.

About Green Lease Leaders program

Launched in 2014, Green Lease Leaders sets standards for what constitutes a green lease, while recognizing landlords and tenants who modernize their leases to spur collaborative action on energy efficiency, cost-savings, air quality, and sustainability in buildings. Green Lease Leaders represent portfolios totaling nearly 2 billion square feet (sq. ft.) and comprise a diverse range of buildings from large and small commercial offices to industrial buildings to data centers. Altogether, Green Lease Leaders manage more than 5 billion square feet of commercial and government space across North America, representing a huge potential for growth in green leases. Learn more about Green Leasing by visiting GreenLeaseLeaders.com or reading Green Lease Leaders’ case studies.

About Dream Office REIT

Dream Office REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Dream Office is a premier office landlord in downtown Toronto with over 3.5 million square feet owned and managed. Dream Office has carefully curated an investment portfolio of high-quality assets in irreplaceable locations in one of the finest office markets in the world. For more information, please visit our website: www.dreamofficereit.ca.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including with respect to the trust’s sustainability goals, including the implementation of its Net Zero Action Plan, reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, and the Trust’s support and engagement with certain sustainability initiatives; and the Trust’s intention to engage tenants in respect of sustainability and environmental, social and governance matters (“ESG”), and the increase of related positive ESG and financial outcomes of tenants and key stakeholders. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Trust’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general and local economic and business conditions; risks associated with unexpected or ongoing geopolitical events, including disputes between nations, war, terrorism or other acts of violence, international sanctions and the disruption of the free movement and provision of goods and services across jurisdictions; employment levels; mortgage and interest rates and regulations; the uncertainties around the timing and amount of future financings; uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic; the effect of government restrictions on leasing and building traffic; the ability of the Trust and its tenants to access government programs; the financial condition of tenants; our ability to refinance maturing debt; leasing risks, including those associated with the ability to lease vacant space; rental rates on future leasing; future parking revenues and interest and currency rate functions. Our objectives and forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, including that the general economy remains stable, interest rates remain stable, conditions within the real estate market remain consistent, competition for acquisitions remains consistent with the current climate and that the capital markets continue to provide ready access to equity and/or debt.

All forward-looking information in this press release speaks as of the date of this press release. The Trust does not undertake to update any such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is disclosed in filings with securities regulators filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). These filings are also available at the Trust’s website at www.dreamofficereit.ca.

Contacts

Dream Office REIT

Michael J. Cooper
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-5145

mcooper@dream.ca

Jay Jiang
Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-6638

jjiang@dream.ca

Two of the leading global Fleet Management and Maintenance platforms have integrated to improve the sustainability of fleets across the world.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#partnership—Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which enables businesses to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data from vehicles, equipment, and warehouses to develop actionable insights and improve operations. Samsara serves over 20,000 customers, providing visibility into their entire operations and improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability as a result.

Samsara’s partner ecosystem and software integrations are enabled by its open APIs. With thousands of organizations leveraging 155+ API integrations on its App Marketplace, Samsara collects trillions of data points annually and surfaces those insights within a single platform.

Whip Around is a powerful, yet easy-to-use fleet maintenance software solution that connects drivers, mechanics and fleet operators to improve the uptime across their fleet operations. Whip Around operates in North America and Australasia and serves hundreds of thousands of users and assets worldwide across all commercial fleet industry verticals.

When the two systems are connected, odometer and engine hour readings are automatically pulled into Whip Around from Samsara. This way, customers never miss preventative maintenance schedules to ensure reduced downtime and improved fuel efficiency.

It takes fleets from a reactive costly process to a proactive approach, saving them thousands of dollars each year on each vehicle and asset in their operation.

Drivers have the ability to submit defects from both the Samsara and/or Whip Around apps via the Samsara Driver App making for a seamless and efficient driver experience. DTC Fault Codes, Inspection Defects and Servicing can be grouped into Work Orders in Whip Around, and bulk assigned to mechanics to ensure efficiency and real-time tracked workflows. As a result, fleets are kept moving in a sustainable manner.

Elizabeth Santorelly, VP of Product for Whip Around said, “Combining Samsara’s powerful IoT data with Whip Around’s comprehensive fleet maintenance workflows seamlessly to diagnose issues and be proactive with regular service intervals, will provide our mutual customers with improvements to their overall fleet operating performance leading to reduced emissions and cost savings.”

“We’re excited to add Whip Around as our latest partner integration on the Samsara App Marketplace,” said Chris Mozzocchi, Sr. Director of Product Management, Ecosystem Integrations at Samsara. “Proactive fleet maintenance not only improves road safety but also reduces the environmental and economic impact of fleet vehicles. With this Whip Around integration, maintenance workflows are streamlined so customers can operate more efficiently and reduce associated costs.”

As both companies look to help their customers improve operational efficiency and fleet sustainability, this partnership offers unparalleled levels of connectedness and responsiveness – and it would appear it’s already delivering for customers who have utilized the integration.

A number of mutual customers have already seen value in the integration, like Scott Ireland from Sail Energy who manages 132 vehicles and equipment across the northeastern states. They use the combination of Samsara and Whip Around to control their fuel costs by reducing excessive idling time and deploying preventative fleet maintenance measures to improve fuel efficiency of vehicle powerplants.

“I get the idling time, telemetry and fault codes from Samsara and provide information to our 3rd party maintenance vendors through reports in Whip Around. This expedites preventative maintenance which helps manage downtime of our vehicles,” Scott says. “The ability to always know which vehicles are in repair and which are driving unsafely on the road makes this possible for me. This has a direct positive effect on reducing costs of our fleets, improving service to our customers through reduced breakdowns, improving vehicle economy, and most importantly, giving our drivers safe vehicles to work with.”

About Samsara

Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. Samsara operates in North America and Europe and serves tens of thousands of customers across a wide range of industries including transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, manufacturing, and food and beverage. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

About Whip Around

Whip Around is a powerful, yet easy-to-use fleet maintenance software solution that connects drivers, mechanics and fleet operators to improve the uptime across their fleet operations. Whip Around operates in North America and Australasia and serves hundreds of thousands of users and assets worldwide across all commercial fleet industry verticals. The company’s mission is to keep the world’s fleets moving by accelerating information.

Contacts

Lauren Yeoman
704.412.3986
Lauren.yeoman@whiparound.com

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#carbonfootprint–Businesses are being held accountable for their environmental impact. Some companies have taken a proactive approach by announcing their plans to reach net zero, while others are considering more modest reductions to reduce operational expenditures. A few weeks ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposal requiring public companies to disclose climate risk and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data, prompting executives to examine their current energy usage.

The challenge? Business leaders don’t know where to begin.

“There’s a huge knowledge gap here,” says Rich McBee, President & CEO of CLEAResult, “and we’re uniquely qualified to not just fill it—but do it better and faster than any other business.”

CLEAResult is North America’s leading provider of energy efficiency solutions and recently became the Official Energy Efficiency Partner of the Boston Red Sox. They have worked primarily with utility companies to save homes and businesses money by reducing energy use for the past 20 years. Now, they’re expanding their expertise to work directly with forward-thinking business and community organizations like manufacturers, healthcare providers, schools, stadiums and more.

Rob Beckwith, CLEAResult’s VP of Carbon Consulting Business Development, noted, “Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have become increasingly important to investors, advisors and regulators in recent years. Over the past two decades, companies that have successfully embraced ESG performance into their corporate DNA have outperformed others in terms of stock price, overall management, and ‘peer perception’ within their respective industries.”

Leveraging two decades of experience, CLEAResult has developed practical solutions to measure and reduce businesses’ annual carbon emissions, with the ultimate goal of reaching net zero. In 2021 alone, they helped save people over $9 billion on their energy bills through efficiency upgrades and averted more than 22.8 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions from our environment.

CLEAResult’s Carbon Consulting services offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy and GHG emissions reduction solutions, rather than delivering limited scopes of work. Their energy experts begin by measuring an organization’s current GHG emissions and providing energy-efficient measures to reduce them. From there, they recommend ways to transition to renewable energy and purchase carbon credits to further decrease carbon footprints. This approach enables companies to bring CLEAResult in at any stage of the process and lean on them as a singular resource for measuring, planning, implementing and improving their reduction strategies.

“We keep things simple for our clients. All the technical and tedious work is handled in-house.” McBee continued. “Businesses are busy, we get that. But when we show them how much money they’ll save and the impact it will have on our environment, all of their employees get excited–not just the executives.”

CLEAResult is currently offering free consultations for companies looking to lower their energy costs and carbon emissions. Visit CLEAResult.com/carbon-consulting for more information.

About CLEAResult

CLEAResult is the largest provider of energy efficiency, energy transition and decarbonization solutions in North America. Since 2003, our mission has been to change the way people use energy. Today, our experts lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral future for our communities and our planet.

Our hometown teams collaborate with a diverse network of local partners to deliver world-class technology and personalized services that make it easy for commercial and industrial businesses, governments, utilities and residential customers to reduce their energy use and carbon footprint.

CLEAResult is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has over 2,400 employees in more than 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada. CLEAResult is majority owned by TPG through its middle market and growth equity investment platform TPG Growth and its multi-sector global impact investing strategy The Rise Fund.

Explore all our energy solutions at clearesult.com.

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Contacts

media@clearesult.com
Amber Tester
Director Corporate Communications

LADERA RANCH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (“SST VI”), a publicly registered real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”), announced today the acquisition of an approximately 590-unit self storage facility in Chandler, Arizona. The property was originally built in 1999 and expanded in 2020. This is the 13^th acquisition in SST IV and fourth acquisition in the Phoenix Market. Since SST VI launched as a private REIT in the first quarter of 2021, the REIT has purchased approximately $190 million of self storage facilities and land parcels to be developed into self storage.

Located at 12220 E. Riggs Road, the facility is comprised of approximately 81,400 square feet of rental space across a mix of 590 climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled units. This location is located near Bear Creek Golf Complex, Springfield Golf Resort & Sunbird Golf Club and is well-positioned to serve the areas of Chandler, Sun Lakes, Goodyear Village, Queen Creek, and Gilbert. It is easily accessible from Hwy 87, with good visibility from E. Riggs Rd. The new SmartStop® Self Storage location has desirable amenities including a sophisticated security system, secured and alarmed doors, gated entry, ground floor drive-up units, and interior climate-controlled units.

“We are extremely pleased to add this high quality property to our portfolio at SST VI, and expand SST VI’s footprint in Phoenix,” said Wayne Johnson, Chief Investment Officer of SST VI. “With our 11^th operating property in the program, we believe we are amassing a very high quality portfolio that we expect will create strong value for stockholders.”

About Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (SST VI):

SST VI is a Maryland corporation that intends to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. SST VI’s primary investment strategy is to invest in income-producing and growth self storage facilities and related self storage real estate investments in the United States and Canada. As of May 17, 2022, SST VI has a portfolio of 11 operating properties in the United States comprising approximately 7,500 units and 785,000 rentable square feet and joint venture interests in two development properties in Toronto, Ontario.

About SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SmartStop):

SmartStop is a self-managed REIT with a fully integrated operations team of approximately 420 self storage professionals focused on growing the SmartStop® Self Storage brand. SmartStop, through its indirect subsidiary SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, also sponsors other self storage programs. As of May 17, 2022, SmartStop has an owned and managed portfolio of 170 properties in 22 states and Ontario, Canada, comprising approximately 115,900 units and 13.2 million rentable square feet. SmartStop and its affiliates own or manage 19 operating self storage properties in the Greater Toronto Area, which total approximately 16,200 units and 1.7 million rentable square feet. Additional information regarding SmartStop is available at www.smartstopselfstorage.com.

Contacts

David Corak
VP of Corporate Finance

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

949-429-3331

IR@smartstop.com