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Why Security Should Be Your Number-One Priority
Ensure the safety and security of your employees and guests is your number one priority by working with trained, experienced security professionals.
Cool Roofs for a Hot Planet
Cool roofs have replaced traditional asphalt roofing, which was the norm for decades thanks to there being little concern for insulation and heat loss.
Understanding Leasing in Property Management
Property managers are expected to have a good understanding of leasing in property management and how it contributes to a property's success or failure.
7 Tips for Painlessly Repaving Your Parking Lot
Having your parking lot paved by a professional contractor will increase the life expectancy of your pavement, considerably reducing costs in the long run.
Human Resources in Property Management
One of the most important aspects of property management is human resources.
Broadening Your Financial Perspective
If you’re interested in becoming a Certified Property Manager, learning about the financial tools involved with investment real estate is on the agenda.
Summer Planning Tips for Chillers and Boilers
The retrofit process for boilers should start long before out-of-date or insufficient systems start to fail.
Ethics and Good Decision-Making in Real Estate
“Leadership has an ethical core, and ethics means not just making good decisions, but leading others in making good decisions.” – Chris MacDonald, Founding Director
Financing High-Rise Energy Retrofits
In January 2014, the City of Toronto introduced a program to help support energy efficiency and water conservation improvements in rental apartment buildings. The High-rise
Where a CPM Designation Can Take You
A Certified Property Manager, or CPM, is a senior-level property management designation that is globally recognized. Created by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM),
Building a Pavement Maintenance Plan
Building a maintenance plan is key to the longevity of your pavement, as heavy damage can be avoided if addressed early through regular maintenance checks.
Advancing Light
Whether it’s for safety, function or aesthetics, lighting has a big impact on how a property looks and operates. Recent advances in technology have allowed for enhanced lightning solutions that are both energy efficient and affordable
Six Energy Audit Tips for Building Managers
As utility costs continue to climb, it’s no surprise that building managers in both new and old buildings are experiencing increasing pressure from their tenants to take advantage of cost savings opportunities and to demonstrate that they have achieved the savings.
Mould and Your Property
Mould is a common problem, particularly in buildings with damp basements or after a flood. Though mould exists everywhere, amplified mould growth can cause severe health problems and lead to costly damages, including litigation.
Putting Safety First
After disaster strikes at a Southern Ontario elementary school, cleanup efforts revolve around ensuring occupant safety and providing community service
Before Disaster Strikes
Emergencies happen when you least expect them. From floods and burst pipes, to fires and severe damage caused by extreme weather, planning for the worst is the best way to recover after a major disaster.
A Retailer’s Nightmare
In April 2014, heavy rains, melting snow and ice jams in Atlantic Canada forced river waters to rise, submerging roads, filling basements and prompting hundreds to be evacuated from their homes and businesses. One large local retailer with 50,000 square feet of floor space, was left to cope with a foot of water.




