Accommodating an aging workforce through ergonomic improvement processes and training programs benefits employees old and young.

FRPO’s Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program is fast becoming the quality assurance marker of choice for renters throughout Ontario. Developed in 2008, it is the only multi-residential certification program of its kind in North America

Feuding neighbours may go on living in the same building post-conflict. Here are seven steps for constructive condominium dispute resolution.

Property managers say demands are shifting in Ontario’s cottage rental market. Today many renters expect a resort-like atmosphere.

Hiring a property manager to run a community's day-to-day operations is a critical decision. Here's a checklist of considerations condo boards should make.

Buildings have been producing data since their first energy bills were delivered, but until recently, collecting and analyzing building data was difficult, timely and costly.

When it comes to collecting money owed as a result of non-payment of rent, for damage to a property or even for utilities, landlords are forced to attend small claims court. Here's what else they should do.

Whether they are property owners or tenants, many organizations are taking steps to green their commercial real estate. What fewer organizations are doing is measuring

Mixed-use condominiums, which include both a commercial and a residential component, provide commercial owners with potential on-site clientele and condominium owners with the convenience of having

Federal scrutiny of tax exemptions could make profit risky for condominium corporations, industry and professional associations.

Carbon tax and offset requirements have begun to filter through to paybacks on energy saving measures in British Columbia and Quebec.

n today’s progressively green society, energy efficiency, sustainability, and eco-friendly features are no longer considered ‘optional’ even if they still cost more than traditional alternatives. To own and operate a multi-residential building means understanding the changing industry and striving be as green as possible.

Apartment residents are among the last group of consumers to become actively engaged in the ‘save the environment’ regime. Here are some energy saving tips to help property managers engage them.

Skills shortage prompts real estate employers to boost salaries and offer other enticements.

A recent survey reveals that Canadian business leaders generally undervalue the return on investment from energy efficiency.

Property managers can fill apartment vacancies and find tenants by getting involved in the community, knowing their market and offering promotions.

Lorina Keery of Colliers International explains how the company found savings by monitoring energy usage with smart meters in order to cut waste.