Risk Management
Real estate value tied to human behaviour
While demographics are a way to predict some uncertainties that await an aging real estate industry, understanding human values is a more accurate compass.
How to increase operational excellence
Increasing operational excellence is even more significant amidst a real estate market with fewer investment opportunities.
Mobile surveillance for commercial properties
Mobile monitoring apps have made property surveillance more flexible than ever before, helping to increase tenant satisfaction and protect property value.
Business continuity to curtail water damage
Disaster recovery contractors are able to minimize fire and water damage if property managers have organized a clearly defined decision making process.
How to develop a telecom strategy for your site
With the evolution of data networks, cellular phones and smart devices driving demand for more infrastructure and technology among asset classes, properties are beginning to
Build a business continuity plan in seven steps
No company wants to stop delivering critical services during disruptive incidents such as power outages. That's where the business continuity plan comes in.
Changes to Toronto sewers bylaw may be on tap
Toronto has two changes to its sewers bylaw coming down the pipes that, if adopted, may trickle down to building owners and managers.
The role of preparedness in insurance claims
Property managers can prevent damage and protect residents by closing information gaps before emergencies leading to insurance claims occur.
Defining and fostering boardroom culture
Over the past 20 to 25 years, corporate governance has evolved into a flow of best practices, regulations and guidelines. There is now a multitude
Fire safety fundamentals for seniors’ homes
The Quebec government has moved quickly to mandate sprinklers in seniors' homes following recommendations from Coroner Cyrille Delâge.
Effective disaster management for condos
The massive floods that occurred in southern Alberta and the Greater Toronto Area in 2013 are just a few examples of the rising prevalence of natural
Repairs and maintenance vs. substantial change
Directors have a statutory duty under Ontario’s current Condominium Act to repair and maintain the common elements of a condominium. In complying with this duty, directors
The mechanics of meeting tenant expectations
Ryan McAskile, senior vice-president and manager at DTZ in Mississauga, spent years in the brokerage business, advising clients on rental rates and where to lease.
Tree management tips for extreme weather
The past year has seen several storm events that have resulted in significant damage to trees in southern Ontario. The ice storm that hit the
Resilient buildings function through crises
Resilient buildings respond to the growing likelihood of extreme weather events.
Proactive property maintenance for winter
Before rough winter weather hurls snowstorms and freezing rain onto properties across the country, Scott Bryk, president of Grounds Guys Canada, a national grounds care
Delineating where private property rights end
The City of Toronto is investigating the use of visual aids to delineate where private property rights end and public property begins. The move follows



