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 past year has seen several storm events that have resulted in significant damage to trees in southern Ontario. The ice storm that hit the

Re-commissioning of existing commercial and residential buildings is integral in ensuring that a building is operating efficiently. Minimum building efficiency standards, both de facto —

With scores of manufacturers, machines and models, selecting carpet-cleaning equipment can be confusing. Debby Davis decodes key factors to consider.

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

Insufficient lighting, tight traffic patterns and poor drivers can lead to serious damage in parking lots, and therefore costly repairs.

When working on winter maintenance and snow removal, managers and workers can take effective steps to prevent undue property damage.

Here are six questions building managers should ask themselves during the lead up to winter in order to counteract the ...

Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.

Cleanup of flood damaged properties must be approached with a knowledge of chemistry so that the cleaning ...

Multi-residential dwellings are at greater risk of pest activity, so it’s important to be proactive rather than reactive with pest management treatments.

Cleaning chemicals rely on powerful formulas to help loosen and remove soils and contaminants from all types of surfaces. When used properly, they are generally safe. When used improperly, problems can arise.

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 ...

When it comes to selecting lock hardware for a building, there are five things property managers should keep in mind.

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 ...

Making the right flooring choice and then installing and maintaining it properly can result in years of durable service and significant cost-savings.

Hard-surface flooring is often selected because it’s practical. However, this doesn’t mean it's impenetrable. Here are five of the most common hard-surface floor problems and tactical solutions to resolve them.