Construction
Future Cities Institute aspires for breakthroughs
The institute aims to tackle the systemic drivers of housing-related affordability and innovate across sectors.
How can developers protect against defaulting buyers? Mitigation strategies in today’s market
Developers of residential homes have faced significantly increased numbers of purchasers not closing their deals due to the inability to obtain financing.
Condos viewed as viable long-term housing option
A recent survey, commissioned by Toronto developer Devron, shows that 47% of Torontonians believe condos are viable long-term housing option.
Shaping Toronto’s skyline
While improvements in construction technology, metallurgy and resource management have helped developers to build high-rises at more feasible costs, the design process could be more closely considered.
Politics, red tape and the housing industry crisis
A timeline of legislation that shaped Ontario’s current supply and affordability issues.
WELL evolves into residential communities
Minto Communities is the first developer in Canada to pilot the WELL for residential program, which sets out to create healthier homes.
Tailoring amenities to evolving demographics
The types of amenities that were once popular in condos have changed.
A guide to understanding noise in condos
Resolving noise complaints requires an understanding of how sound moves through a building and the obligations of a condominium.
Mortgage tips for new and existing condo owners
While the monthly fees and mortgage process can differ slightly from traditional property ownership, condos are an opportunity to grow with your community and have a say in maintaining the structure, amenities and more.
A new approach to mid-rise living in Etobicoke
A new spin on the concept of stacked townhomes is promised to boost missing middle housing typologies in the Greater Toronto Area.
Housing and healthcare under one roof
n a city bereft of affordable housing and access to healthcare, two condo projects are setting out to combine these uses under one roof.
Actuaries garner new insight into condo finances
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ latest insight statement on the longevity of condo infrastructure explores several risks.
Tornado research uncovers risks for homeowners
Canada’s tornado risk is more widespread than once thought, according to a growing body of research that, for the first time, tracks the occurrence and aftermath facing property owners across the country.
Existing condos: rising to modern standards
New regulations from multiple levels of government are forcing condominium boards and property management companies to consider more than just a simple cost-benefit calculation when examining repair and retrofit options.
Electric ride-sharing is the newest condo amenity
Residents of a freshly built mid-rise in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto have a fleet of electric vehicles waiting for them to use, whether that’s for a trip around town, a weekend getaway to the cottage or visiting family out-of-province.
The truth about acoustic underlayment
With the increasing number of people living in condominiums, the need for superior sound control underlayment has become more prevalent than ever.
Construction costs rattle the condo industry
Construction cost increases are a significant concern if a condo needs to complete work in the next year or so. But the concern isn't just the here and now.