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 ...
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 ...