Management
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Measuring success in sustainability initiatives
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
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Co-existing in mixed-use condominiums
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
Canadian Property Management
Profit brings risk for condominium corporations
Federal scrutiny of tax exemptions could make profit risky for condominium corporations, industry and professional associations.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Paybacks reflect carbon tax and offset costs
Carbon tax and offset requirements have begun to filter through to paybacks on energy saving measures in British Columbia and Quebec.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Financing green apartment building retrofits
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.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Energy saving tips for rental property managers
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.
Canadian Property Management
Skills shortage pressures real estate salaries
Skills shortage prompts real estate employers to boost salaries and offer other enticements.
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 Apartment Magazine
How to fill apartment vacancies and find tenants
Property managers can fill apartment vacancies and find tenants by getting involved in the community, knowing their market and offering promotions.
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.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
4 tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
To keep building occupants and staff safe, here are four tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning that property managers need to know.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New sanitizers to prevent superbugs
Managers can prevent superbugs from spreading in facilities by using new anolyte sanitizers that don't allow viruses or bacteria to gain resistance.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Apartment rentals rise in slow housing market
Apartment rentals are going up in the U.S. amidst a slow housing market. But experts question whether the same trend is occurring in Canada.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Choice key to unlocking wider flex-work benefits
Researchers say offering employees choice in work location may be key to unlocking the wider-ranging benefits of flex work.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Introducing change in the workplace
Successfully introducing change in the workplace is about more than co-ordinating logistics. Programs need to educate and engage employees.
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How to prevent mould by controlling moisture
Implementinging a comprehensive moisture management strategy is key to prevent mould. It also reduces potential health risks and liability.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Five finance tips for facility managers
Remembering commonly missed costs and crafting clear budget packages are some of the finance tips for facility managers outlined by a panel of experts.






