Technology
Electronic voting still met with resistance
Opponents of electronic voting are scared it will expose the archaic and flawed system of proxy voting for what it is: unnecessary and obsolete.
Tips for effective condo communication
Condo communication needs a fresh approach – something that gets people's attention, buy-in, and action to achieve and maintain a healthy condo corporation.
Friendlier CHP environmental approvals welcome
It's still unclear how the process of securing environmental approvals for combined heat and power systems will be streamlined, but the Ontario government's recent pledge has been greeted enthusiastically in the buildings sector.
The tech-savvy resident
It's a content-streaming, always connected, on-the-go world of online entertainment, and condo residents expect nothing less.
Cryptocurrency risks, blockchain potential
Could the recent sale of a Toronto condo for cryptocurrency be the first sign of a shift in the condo industry towards use of digital currencies?
What technology can’t replace in communities
What is being left behind as technology becomes more a part of day-to-day living in a community? Should some things be done the “old-fashioned” way?
Integrated security solutions add new layer
The intrusion detection system (IDS) is slowly being incorporated into integrated security solutions in condominiums.
Cloud-based software on the rise in condos
In recent years there has been significant growth in the adoption of cloud-based software among tech-savvy condo communities and property managers.
Drone use comes with flight risks for condos
A drone can capture data about the building structure as it scales the envelope, but consider too the images or video it could unintentionally capture.
Sensors poised to transform property management
Companies are developing the next generation of tools for residential property management. Sensor technologies in particular are bound to make huge waves.
Improving condo management with analytics
What is the average response time of managers in getting back to residents’ requests? For condo directors or managers that don’t know the answer, this
Technological innovations in condominiums
Technology is one of those things that never stops moving, and sometimes it can be daunting to keep up with all the latest advancements out
Five ways Bill 106 will facilitate e-governance
Bill 106 is written with modern realities in mind — at a time when software is eating the world. The condo industry is about to experience the same.
Advertise your annual general meeting
It’s possible to run an annual general meeting in which an informed constituency of condo residents comes forth to participate. Here's how.
Pros and cons of solar panels on apartments
Solar power generation is a green way to reduce energy costs. But there are pros and cons of solar panels when it comes to apartment buildings.
Creating a data governance policy
Here are four steps to help a company manage its data assets.
Electric cars have developers charged up
As electric vehicles become more popular, the building industry is starting to look at how it can accommodate ...



