Management
Energy-saving checklist for facility managers
Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.
Power of dust powder in eradicating bedbugs
Ranking high in safety, effectiveness and versatility, dust formulations should be part of a proper bedbug treatment plan.
Signs of a bad owner
There are many signs of a bad apartment building owner, however, four seem to stand out as major indicators of turbulence to come.
Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs
Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...
CMBS making a comeback
It appears the commercial mortgage-back securities market in Canada may be finally coming back to life.
Residential managers troubleshoot in flood zone
Emergency plans should account for tenants' potential lack of preparedness and their need for information when ...
Bird control for building managers
Property managers can lose thousands of dollars and clients due to birds roosting and nesting on their buildings.
Renovating apartments for profit
A number of landlords are already receiving substantial returns on their investment from gutting old units ...
Evaluating Toronto’s apartment market
Three sales in the first half of 2013 point to an interesting trend in the apartment industry.
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 ...
Fires in multi-suite residential dwellings
The NRC recently completed a study that provides a better understanding of how fires develop and spread ...
Seasonal landscaping tips
With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to consider landscaping plans for the whole year.
Capitalizing on solar’s gain
The process of adding solar panels to a building's roof or adjacent land can be made much simpler and less expensive than what is probably thought.
Recognizing safety threats in the janitor’s closet
Cleaning chemicals rely on powerful formulas to help loosen and remove soils and contaminants from all types of surfaces. When used properly, they are generally safe. When used improperly, problems can arise.
Solar solutions
Waste heat recovery is an exciting renewable energy technology. Waste heat recovery units add to the efficiency of building energy needs ...
Evicting tenants for repairs or renovations
When a B.C. landlord faces repairs or renovations in a rental building, the decision to evict an existing tenant to ...






