Security & Life Safety
Workplace tragedy spurs call for risk framework
Industry is urged to implement risk management framework after a project manager was found guilty of criminal negligence in the '‘swing stage case."
Public safety network has spectrum but no funds
Canadian proponents have few committed resources to kick-start the proposed high-speed mobile public safety broadband network, whereas their American counterparts have been promised USD $7 billion (CAD $9.24 billion).
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.
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
A flurry of red-tagged emergency generators
When last winter’s ice storm walloped Toronto days before Christmas and knocked out power in parts of the city for upwards of a week, it
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
Ensuring indoor air quality in existing buildings
Property managers must balance tenant satisfaction, building operations and sustainability trends when monitoring indoor air quality.
Preparing for hotel renovations
Hotel renovations are essential for staying competitive. But management must balance guest facing upgrades with non-guest facing improvements.
Restoring balcony slabs and railings
Weather damage can severely damage balcony slabs and railings. CMCH's Gasparro outlines the repairs required at one Ottawa apartment.
Preventing structural damage in parking lots
Insufficient lighting, tight traffic patterns and poor drivers can lead to serious damage in parking lots, and therefore costly repairs.
Escalators present an often overlooked hazard
Escalators can be a serious hazard to all users. Care must be taken to prevent injuries, and even deaths.
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.
Calgary managers turn to their emergency plans
Theory became reality for many of Calgary's building owners and managers late last week as flood waters ...
Rise up
Studies examining the effectiveness of implementing ceiling lifts have found decreases in injury rates, decreases in workers’ compensation claims, perceived decreases in the risk of injury and improved morale with a decrease in absenteeism.
Smart meter flare-up
Fire departments in Ontario have been asked to report fires or explosions associated with electrical meter installations to the Office of the Fire Marshal ...