Environmental Management
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Perceived building costs prevent conservation
A recent survey reveals that Canadian business leaders generally undervalue the return on investment from energy efficiency.
Canadian Property Management
Case study: monitoring energy via smart meter
Lorina Keery of Colliers International explains how the company found savings by monitoring energy usage with smart meters in order to cut waste.
Construction Business
B.C. labour shortage possible during LNG boom
New LNG plants will mean jobs and economic windfall for British Columbia. But the possibility of a B.C. labour shortage could be problematic.
Canadian Property Management
Choosing the right bird netting for a property
Different types of bird netting have different strengths and uses. Property managers can pick products to prevent pest birds of all types and sizes.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Road salt usage causing problems in Ontario
Property managers are using large amounts of road salt this winter. But overuse is taking its toll on their' pocketbooks and the environment.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
FRPO introduces new environmental standards
The FRPO has introduced a set of environmental operating standards to ensure that homes are managed by companies committed to green activities.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Time to cut energy consumption and costs
Now is the time to curb energy costs as the Rent Increase Guideline is moving downward as fast as the price of hydro ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
Canadian Property Management
Tips to prevent mould growth
Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Continuing education in energy management
The IBEX certificate program combines technical knowledge with energy assessment skills and business practices.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Energy-saving checklist for facility managers
Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Ontario starts second round of Smart Grid Fund
Ontario’s Smart Grid Fund is currently accepting applications for the program’s second round, which closes Sept. 6.
Canadian Property Management
Incentive programs test patience
Delays in the rollout of many of the OPA's CDM programs have now necessitated a one-year extension to what was ...
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Energy cost reduction strategies
Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Summer heats up DSM prospects
Recurring requirements to off-load excess electricity supply at ratepayers' expense might appear to diminish ...
Construction Business
Vancouver’s deconstruction strategy
The City of Vancouver is rethinking demolition and taking a new approach to managing demolition ‘waste.'
Canadian Property Management
Market responds to energy performance postings
Evidence shows that increasing the visibility of actions to reduce energy costs and consumption helps to draw support and build momentum.
