Condominium

Residential unit inspection 101

Targeted in-suite inspections of residential units can support building safety and cost-effective operation.

Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns

As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...

Fire safety planning

For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.

Mod design meets natural beauty in Burlington

Adi Development Group is trying to shake off Burlington’s image as a sleepy bedroom community with its latest ...

More than 200 changes proposed to Condo Act

The creation of an independent condo office to oversee the industry is one of more than 200 recommendations ...

Landlords beware of rental property risks

Alberta's Condominium Property Act has some provisions that address tenancies in condominium units, which will prevail in ...

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.

Report dispels predictions of a condo crash

A newly released report forecasts the condo market will remain stable across eight of the country’s major cities.

‘Unretirement’ resort coming to Richmond Hill

Richmond Springs Retirement Resort is designed to cater to active retirees.

Smoking ignites conflict in condos

With people more aware of the health dangers of second-hand smoke, there are more conflicts between smokers and ...

Baby boomers could boost demand for condos

Today, an increasing number of baby boomers are looking to shed their single-detached homes for condominiums.

Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs

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

Mandatory qualifications for condo managers

The Ontario government has given the "green light" to mandatory qualifications for condominium managers.

Bird control for building managers

Property managers can lose thousands of dollars and clients due to birds roosting and nesting on their buildings.

Toronto delays decision on development charges

Mayor Rob Ford’s executive committee has voted to defer a bylaw that would nearly double Toronto’s residential ...
REMI

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 ...