Management
CondoBusiness
Integrated security solutions add new layer
The intrusion detection system (IDS) is slowly being incorporated into integrated security solutions in condominiums.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Thermal metering regulations coming to Canada
While oversight of electricity and gas metering has been in place for quite some time, thermal metering has remained unchecked in Canada. But not for long.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Albion Library first with trans-friendly signage
The new Albion Library, opened earlier this summer, is the first of Toronto’s 102 branches to introduce gender-neutral washrooms.
CondoBusiness
Turning down the volume on noise complaints
Provincial authorities are preparing to introduce requirements relating to sound transmission due to deficiencies that could cut down on noise complaints.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Forest fires pose indoor air quality challenge
Indoor air quality specialists concur that larger commercial buildings are among the better places to be when outdoor conditions are compromised since HVAC systems typically incorporate air filtration.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
The case for clean desk policies in the workplace
Despite a shift towards online storage and the growing popularity of the “paperless office,” paper documents continue to be prevalent in Canadian workplaces. More than
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Better infection prevention needed in schools
Infection prevention and control, while taken seriously in healthcare settings, isn’t always a priority in educational facilities.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Loss of a Canadian apartment icon
The Canadian apartment industry has lost a leader, visionary and icon. Tom Schwartz, President and Chief Executive Officer of CAPREIT has passed away following an intense battle with prostate cancer.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
How to engage an underperforming staff
Boost productivity and employee satisfaction with these staff engagement tips from M&R Holdings' Randy Daiter
CondoBusiness
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.
Canadian Property Management
Toronto tech market outpaces U.S. frontrunners
Toronto is North America’s fastest growing tech market, outpacing New York and San Francisco combined.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
U of Manitoba begins largest accessibility audit
The University of Manitoba is currently undertaking the largest accessibility audit ever conducted in the province.
CondoBusiness
A condo rule against complaining?
A condo corporation was reported to have enacted a rule which, among other things, sought to limit the ability of residents to complain to the condominium.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Keeping the urban forest green
Besides providing shelter and shade, the urban forest offer environmental, economic and social benefits so it’s important to take care of them.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Where the in-crowd lives
From Ajax, Ontario, to New Westminster, B.C., a look at some of the latest trendy neighbourhoods that are attracting millennial renters across Canada.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Advanced sub-metering digs deep
Facility operators and management are beginning to recognize the opportunity to combine sub-metering with software that analyzes energy data in real time.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Net zero facility to become teaching tool
The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation is poised to become a teaching tool for current and future building professionals alike.






