CondoBusiness - Security & Life Safety
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Security & Life Safety

procurement

Prioritizing value in engineering procurement

Condo boards face mounting pressure to manage reserve funds efficiently while protecting future owners from unnecessary financial strain.
balconies

Cracks and corrosion put condo balconies at risk

Aging condo balconies demand structural repair and upkeep to remain safe.
fire code

Fire code violations threaten condo safety

Ontario condominium corporations are responsible for ensuring the safety of their buildings and the wellbeing of their residents. One of the most crucial aspects of
aging

Anticipating the needs of aging condo communities

New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?
security cameras

Q&A: Security cameras and condos

An increasing use of security cameras in and around condo communities has come with more questions and issues condo boards, property managers and condo lawyers are forced to deal with.
water leaks

Managing water leaks 101

The causes of water leaks are often related to materials, installation, maintenance and operational issues.
security

Legal case puts spotlight on condo security

In a recent case, a condominium found itself at the centre of a significant security challenge posed by a resident.
flood

Helping condos stay afloat during a flood

The immense flooding that occurred recently across the GTA led to massive evacuations and widespread power outages and is just one example of the increasing severity of natural disasters.
emergency

Initiative seeks to close emergency response gaps

The Peel Regional Police Service is one jurisdiction that is leading a program that focuses on high-rise safety and resident well-being.
fire code

Residents figure into fire safety knowledge gap

The province also saw the total number of fatal fires rise to 109. Within many condos, there is a critical gap between fire safety and resident knowledge.
heat pumps

Addressing hidden damages in condominiums

Condo managers who understand a condo’s life stages, hidden damages, and inspections are more likely to develop effective reserve fund plans with logical budget allotments.
depreciation reports

Considerations for deferring capital project work

The industry panel discussed what capital repairs and replacement costs could potentially be deferred by prolonging the life of various building components and what professional resources to seek for guidance.
reserve funds

Overhauling reserve funds in Ontario

As the landscape of aging condos continues evolving, the need for adequate reserve funds to pay for these repairs assumes greater importance.
AI

AI as a virtual assistant for managers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries. Condominium management should be no exception.
tornado

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.
emergency prepardeness

Updating your condo’s emergency response plan

As spring temperatures arrive and snow and ice finally recede, condominium managers often face property maintenance issues that arise or were neglected during the winter
condo managers

Ontario condo managers grapple with price hikes

As multi-residential buildings grapple with rising construction costs, condo managers in Ontario are experiencing the impacts up close.