Environmental Management
Energy efficiency from the ground up
Energy efficiency is more than just buzz—it's the future of the rental property industry. From older buildings getting retrofits to newer builds being outfitted with the latest technologies, it's either go green or get left behind.
Insight into window replacement in condos
Window replacement can be expensive, involved and intrusive. It's important to answer four questions before beginning this kind of project in a condo.
Toronto puts energy reporting proposal on pause
An energy reporting requirement for large buildings is likely coming to Toronto. The only question is: Will it come from the city or from the province?
BOMA BESt results show performance gains
BOMA BESt participants demonstrate long-term commitment to the environmental performance assessment program with a flurry of building re-certifications in 2014.
MURB sector favours alternative to BOMA BESt
Ontario's Certified Rental Building program adds green standards, while BOMA BESt's multi-residential participation rate declines.
Everyday ways to save
Statistics Canada research shows that Canadian households have reduced their energy consumption by approximately 20 per cent since the 1990s, suggesting that the environment has become a top priority across the nation. Yet there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Barrie to debate garbage collection for condos
Barrie condo owners might soon get relief from “paying double” for garbage collection. City Council has agreed to cost into its 2015 budget either rebating
Ontario’s rental buildings are certifying green
FRPO’s Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program is fast becoming the quality assurance marker of choice for renters throughout Ontario. Developed in 2008, it is the only multi-residential certification program of its kind in North America
Road salt usage causing problems in Ontario
Property managers are using large amounts of road salt this winter. But overuse is taking its toll on their' pocketbooks and the environment.
FRPO introduces new environmental standards
The FRPO has introduced a set of environmental operating standards to ensure that homes are managed by companies committed to green activities.
Green strategies start at planning and design
Developers and communities are seeking opportunities to incorporate sustainable, green elements into their building planning and design.
Time to cut energy consumption and costs
Now is the time to curb energy costs as the Rent Increase Guideline is moving downward as fast as the price of hydro ...
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
Tips to prevent mould growth
Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.
Energy-saving checklist for facility managers
Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.
Incentive programs test patience
Delays in the rollout of many of the OPA's CDM programs have now necessitated a one-year extension to what was ...
Energy cost reduction strategies
Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...