Canderel Acquires Taligent to Expand Capabilities in Building Technology Infrastructure

Strategic acquisition enhances Canderel’s ability to deliver tech-forward solutions across real estate and development initiatives.

MONTRÉAL, July 13, 2025 /CNW/ – Canderel, one of Canada’s largest managers and developers, today announced the acquisition of Taligent, a trusted leader in building technology infrastructure and systems integration consulting.

This strategic addition enhances Canderel’s ability to deliver client-focused, technology-forward solutions across its national portfolio of property management and construction management projects, complementing its existing range of specialized services.

As the real estate landscape continues to evolve through digitization and smart building technologies, Taligent brings deep expertise in project management, business consulting, and systems engineering Its capabilities include smart building integration, multimedia systems, IT networks, integrated security, and digital infrastructure.

“The addition of Taligent deepens our ability to deliver value to clients at every stage of an asset’s lifecycle,” said Brett Miller, CEO of Canderel. “This move reflects our commitment to innovation and our ambition to lead in delivering technology-forward real estate solutions across Canada.”

Taligent, comprised of approximately 50 employees and consultants, will continue to operate under its existing brand while benefiting from the scale, reach, and multidisciplinary capabilities of the Canderel Group of Companies. The integration of Taligent also strengthens Canderel’s broader platform, which includes ownership of Tiree, a national leader in infrastructure advisory and project delivery services.

Together, these firms expand Canderel’s ability to offer end-to-end solutions—from strategic planning and digital infrastructure to asset management and tenant experience—ensuring clients benefit from a fully integrated and future-focused real estate partner.

ABOUT CANDEREL

Canderel is one of Canada’s largest privately held real estate companies. It was founded in 1975 by Jonathan Wener and has since grown from its base in Montréal to seven offices across Canada. Canderel owns and manages a real estate portfolio of more than 27 million square feet in Canada’s seven major markets – Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Its 650 real estate professionals have executed more than $20 billion in acquisitions, developments and management projects.

For more information about Canderel, please visit www.canderel.com.

ABOUT TALIGENT

Taligent is a Canadian consulting firm specializing in technology infrastructure and systems integration for complex real estate and infrastructure environments. With a proven track record delivering end-to-end services—from strategy through execution—across both public and private sectors, Taligent brings deep expertise in multimedia systems, IT networks, integrated security, and digital infrastructure.

SOURCE Canderel Management Inc.