Management
Public-safety facility co-locates first responders
Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 and Richmond North Ambulance Station is the first in a major B.C. city to bring fire and ambulance services under one roof.
Spring pests return for flood season
Flood season is arriving to regions across Canada, posing a significant risk to infrastructure, potential loss of life and pest-related health risks.
Will ‘ultra-high-rises’ cost more to maintain?
The new crop of 'ultra-high-rise' condos rising in Toronto will be more complicated and consequently more costly to maintain, one engineer is warning.
Investment property imperils preferred tax rate
The new rules capture the demographic of investors who own small low-rise residential or mixed-use commercial-residential buildings as a sideline to their main business ventures.
Excess moisture increases pest pressure
In addition to making living spaces uncomfortable, indoor moisture problems can lead to structural damage, health and pest problems.
Plans for first net positive energy office building
An office building in Markham, Ontario's technology hub plans to be the first net positive energy office building in Canada.
Post-construction cleaning offers fresh start
Post-construction cleaning is a critical project step that helps remove harmful dust and residue left behind by new builds and renovations alike.
The pros and cons of community-building efforts
An industry expert weighs the pros and cons of community-building efforts in condominium corporations.
Cleaning schedules revisited in open offices
How can cleaning workers complete their tasks as office workers clock less defined work hours in open offices, challenging traditional cleaning schedules?
Mixed-use developments may stifle diversity
Mixed-use developments in Toronto are creating neighbourhoods that are unaffordable for many people, according to a new study.
Capital growth nudges 2017 investment returns
Robust economies in Toronto and Vancouver, a continuing slump in Calgary, retailing challenges and sustained high demand for rental housing all play into an index-wide total return of 6.7 per cent.
Food delivery changes challenge condo security
Recent innovations in delivery services may raise additional security concerns for condos, placing renewed importance on access control.
Facility managers eye IoT investments
Nearly two-thirds of facility managers are interested in implementing new digital technologies such as intelligent analytics, according to a recent study.
Ontario looks to boost elevator availability
Ontario is looking to boost elevator availability in multi-storey residential buildings, as well as long-term care and seniors’ homes.
Finding more savings through energy audits
Energy experts can help condo corporations identify more complex savings opportunities through an energy audit.
Service design sprints deliver speedy solutions
Service design sprints are a way for workplace teams to create better workplaces by improving or creating new services for them.
Focus on workplace wellness elevates ergonomics
There is a natural role for ergonomics to play in workplace interventions as organizations increasingly look to improve employee well-being, says Lucy Hart.
