After smoking, radon exposure is the next leading cause of lung cancer. An expert walks through radon testing and mitigation strategies.

Condominium security and the management of security services can be challenging if the three main bodies that govern the service (the condo board, property manager

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

The question of how to start a preventive maintenance program is extremely common, and for good reason. With budgets tight and workers stretched thin, preventive

Replacing exterior sealants often gets delayed in favour of more pressing projects, but is critical to maintaining a healthy building envelope.

Building envelope renovation warranty insurance ensures the engineers and renovators are qualified for envelope renovation projects.

Advancements in fire alarm tech can better protect occupants and property, reduce expenses and help building management maintain their systems.

Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...

Talks between Ontario’s elevator technician union and management cannot seem to get off the ground floor.

Toronto’s leadership in the industry is due to the fact that green roofs are not only encouraged but mandatory.

To get the greatest value out of a LED lighting retrofit, ask about a manufacturer’s product testing, quality control and sustainability practices.

Any water source in a building that can be aerosolized may be a Legionella risk, particularly where the water is dirty, remains still or is not exposed to a ...

Building automation systems enable buildings to generate limitless data and information on nearly every aspect of a building and then share it among systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire facility.

Pipe lining is the process of restoring the interior of a pipe to create a barrier between the pipe and water. It not only prevents pinhole leaks but protects ...

A new round of legal proceedings is underway in Ontario, where building owners are seeking compensation for costs related to an elevator mechanism that the province’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) ordered ...

Between May and August 2011, five panels of glass fell from balcony guards on the Festival Tower, a 41-storey condominium in downtown Toronto that was completed in 2010. Since then, residents of the Festival Tower have launched ...

A roof that lasts longer is usually more sustainable since less waste is generated through the removal of an additional roof.