The Quebec government has moved quickly to mandate sprinklers in seniors' homes following recommendations from Coroner Cyrille Delâge.

When buying apartment buildings of older stock, buyers should beware of latent defects and know their rights within the law.

In recent years there have been significant advances in both the technologies used at home and work, and in those designed specifically to help with energy management across all types of buildings.

Tall commercial towers are nothing new, but the last few years have seen an exceptional crop of super-slim residential buildings sprouting up in cities all over the world. From Manhattan to Mumbai, tall towers are as fashionable as they are effectual given advancements in engineering and the sophistication of modern building materials.

The question of how to start a preventive maintenance program is extremely common, and for good reason. With budgets tight and workers stretched thin, preventive

Frozen and burst pipes can cause major damage to residential buildings. But landlords can take simple yet effective steps to prevent damage from occurring.

Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...

Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...

Talks between Ontario’s elevator technician union and management cannot seem to get off the ground floor.

Toronto’s leadership in the industry is due to the fact that green roofs are not only encouraged but mandatory.

To get the greatest value out of a LED lighting retrofit, ask about a manufacturer’s product testing, quality control and sustainability practices.

Any water source in a building that can be aerosolized may be a Legionella risk, particularly where the water is dirty, remains still or is not exposed to a ...

Building automation systems enable buildings to generate limitless data and information on nearly every aspect of a building and then share it among systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire facility.

Pipe lining is the process of restoring the interior of a pipe to create a barrier between the pipe and water. It not only prevents pinhole leaks but protects ...

A roof that lasts longer is usually more sustainable since less waste is generated through the removal of an additional roof.

Energy efficiency in highrise multi-residential buildings can be achieved through a variety of retrofits. However, one method that is often overlooked is ...

When designing a green roof, three elements have to be optimized: drainage, growing media and plants.