Mixed-Use
Airport cities among workplace trends for 2015
Airport cities, mindfulness programs and a phenomenon coined “rateocracy” are among the emerging forces shaping employees’ quality of life, according to Sodexo’s 2015 Workplace Trends
Urbanization is the new normal: report
Urbanization is the new normal, according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015 report. The publication, now in its
Co-existing in mixed-use condominiums
Mixed-use condominiums, which include both a commercial and a residential component, provide commercial owners with potential on-site clientele and condominium owners with the convenience of having
Case Study: Telus Garden steel canopy design
Telus Garden, a mixed-use development project in downtown Vancouver, will feature a 220-foot canopy arch that extends over an entire city block.
Market conditions driving B.C. rental properties
Low vacancy rates, high real estate prices and an aging building stock are driving a renaissance in new purpose-built B.C. rental properties.
Using knockout panels to create flexible units
Knockout panels in condos can allow smaller units to adapt to occupants' changing needs.
Residential unit inspection 101
Targeted in-suite inspections of residential units can support building safety and cost-effective operation.
Industry group slams “unworkable” parking levy
A report released by a real estate industry coalition warns of the negative impact a proposed parking levy would have on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
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.
Preparing an emergency response plan
Here are five steps to get started on a comprehensive emergency response plan.
B.C. Hydro pulls back on conservation
B.C. Hydro has proposed significant cuts to its conservation and demand management incentives over the next ...
The designer’s role in green leases
Designers have a significant role in providing design solutions that address terms and conditions of green leases.
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.
In rent arbitration, less can be more
Property managers and tenants should avoid hiring a trio of arbitrators in lease disputes.
Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs
Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...



