Management
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
A healthy case for maintaining synthetic grass
New plant-based innovations in synthetic grass respond to changing forces in the market like changing weather patterns and wellbeing.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Why co-working spaces are on the rise
The market demand for co-working space in Toronto is relatively new, but has been growing steadily over the past 10 years, spurring an increase in supply.
CondoBusiness
How climate change could affect maintenance fees
Maintenance fees are based on historic norms, stable benchmarks and logical predictions. What happens when those predictions no longer fit the weather?
CondoBusiness
Many condo insurance claims arise from liability
Experience as an insurance broker specializing in the condo segment shows that the majority of claims arise from liability.
Canadian Property Management
Pursuing WELL at CBRE’s new office in North York
CBRE now has four out of the ten WELL-registered projects in Canada: one in Vancouver and three in the GTA, including the Toronto North office.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Post-occupancy audits in P3 construction projects
When carefully and transparently planned, P3s offer some significant advantages to owners and communities.
CondoBusiness
Toronto cracks down on waste contamination
The City of Toronto is cracking down on bylaw infractions concerning the co-mingling of garbage and recycling in bins put out for municipal pick-up at multi-residential properties.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
New AODA updates underscore maintenance
With 2017 underway, Ontario-based companies must now enact specific AODA requirements to ensure accessibility for employees and customers.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Push for revised rent control in Ontario
The controversial topic of rent control in Ontario is back in the news after two Toronto City councillors voiced concerns about what they are calling “unethical” rent hikes across the GTA
Canadian Facility Management & Design
How FMs can get recognized for their work
Amid persisting misconceptions about the role of FMs, experts shared tips on showing the value of facilities management in a PM Expo seminar last fall.
Canadian Property Management
Report identifies top human resource challenges
The real estate industry figured highly into a national human resource study that helps organizations better understand human capital.
CondoBusiness
Workplace safety tips for property managers
Coordinating building systems and dealing with a variety of issues personal to clients’ homes have the potential to place property managers in harm’s way.
REMI Network
Network innovation delivers smarter buildings
Global technology trends have pushed a new network innovation to market, one that is expected to improve building efficiency and employee retention.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ergonomic considerations for the design stage
When designing a workplace, it’s important to consider all aspects of ergonomics, productivity and accessibility.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Winter conditions challenge facility maintenance
In heavy winter conditions, facility maintenance should include the application of ice melt to key walkways.
CondoBusiness
Condo audits uncover four common issues
During condominium audits, certain issues related to financial or operational matters may need to be highlighted to management and the board.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Fire safety steps for high-rise building owners
A recent fire in a Toronto high-rise apartment building has put the spotlight back on fire safety after numerous residents had to be rescued by Toronto Fire Services. Though no injuries were reported, the incident is a reminder that Fire Safety Plans are critical—especially when building fire alarm systems are rendered inoperative due to repair and maintenance projects.






