Sustainability
The Hidden Costs of Absent Landlords in Ottawa Offices
The Hidden Costs of Absent Landlords in Ottawa Offices. Leasing office space in Ottawa is a significant decision. For most growing companies, it’s one of the largest operational commitments they’ll make, financially, logistically, and culturally. You’re choosing the environment where your team will spend the majority of their working hours. You’re choosing the infrastructure that…
Read MoreOffice Space for Lease in Ottawa: Why Companies Choose Kanata North
There’s a question that comes up in almost every conversation we have with founders and operations managers who are in the process of searching for office space for rent in Ottawa. Why Kanata North? It’s a fair question. Ottawa has no shortage of commercial real estate options. But when companies — from high-growth startups to global…
Read MoreKRP Properties Announces Leadership Transition as Martin Vandewouw Retires
After nearly 23 years of remarkable leadership, Martin Vandewouw, President of KRP Properties, has announced his decision to retire, effective May 2, 2025. During his tenure, Martin has led KRP through significant milestones, including doubling the commercial real estate portfolio, diversifying its tenant base, and positioning KRP as one of the largest commercial office owners and managers in…
Read MoreSustainability Begins with Actionable Change
The team at KRP Properties is putting exactly that into practice, driving sustainability with actionable change, and it is paying off. One such KRP Green project includes a complete upgrade of the company’s central Building Automation Systems (BAS). A BAS allows operators to access, control, and monitor all connected buildings from a single interface; thereby…
Read MoreSustainability + KRP
We’re all doing it: We’re looking for ways to breath air that’s a little fresher, drink water that’s a little cleaner and prevent further damage to the environment. Industrialization and the exponentially high rate of the advancement of our technology in the last few decades has brought conveniences and comfort we couldn’t have even imagined…
Read MoreFacilityConnex Expands Smart Building Technology Program with KRP Properties
KRP continues to expand the use of smart technology throughout our portfolio. Read about how we’re working with FacilityConnex here.
Read MoreBullfrog Power Press Release
KRP Properties becomes largest property management organization choosing green energy with Bullfrog Power in Canada OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2018 – Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, is pleased to announce KRP Properties (KRP), a Canadian real estate corporation, is now the largest property management organization choosing green energy in Canada with Bullfrog Power.…
Read MoreKRP Wins BOMA Canada Pinnacle Award in Innovation
KRP Properties won a national award in innovation for its commitment to sustainability On October 3rd, KRP was awarded the BOMA Canada Pinnacle Award in Innovation. This award recognizes our unique approach to sustainability, incorporating new leading edge technologies to reduce energy consumption and improve occupant comfort in our buildings. What Was Our Approach? Like…
Read MoreKRP Introduces EV Charging Stations
KRP Properties introduces new EV charging stations across the parks We’re happy to announce that KRP Properties now offers easier access to charging for electric vehicle (EV) drivers so that you can plug in and power up. As part of our commitment to sustainability and your health, we’re excited to partner with ChargePoint on this…
Read MoreLeveraging the clean energy advantage
“Sustainability has changed in the corporate world from being a duty to being a competitive advantage,” said Margaret Knowles, senior vice-president of development at Morguard Investments. Ottawa-based KRP Properties, which chooses green energy for its public and common areas, also sees green energy as a competitive advantage, albeit in the commercial rental market. Click here…
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