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Dealing with indoor pests during the winter

While the winter weather may vary in different cities across Canada, indoor pests remain a problem from coast to coast.

Canadian Property Management

Smoke-free entrances becoming the norm

Toronto is looking at banning smoking from public building entrances. But it certainly isn't the first jurisdiction in the country to consider butting out.

CondoBusiness

Snow removal tips for rooftop parking

When working on winter maintenance and snow removal, managers and workers can take effective steps to prevent undue property damage.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Lending value versus market value

Differences between a building's market value and lending value can have a big impact on buyers.

CondoBusiness

Defusing condominium disputes

While conflicts between tenants is expected in multi-res buildings, property managers must deal with condominium disputes before they escalate.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

What a rise in extreme weather means for FMs

The rise in extreme weather events means that facility managers need to be prepared to deal with everything from floods to ice storms.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Tips for retaining residents

Losing a tenant can cost an apartment big bucks. To retain residents, management should work to foster a great living environment.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

CAPREIT lauded as a top Canadian employer

CAPREIT has been named one of Canada’s top 50 employers of 2014.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Control office furniture keys to prevent costs

Lockable office furniture can quickly become an unexpected expense if keys are not properly controlled.

CondoBusiness

Five tips for struggling condo corporations

Five tips for newly-elected directors trying to put a struggling condominium back on track.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Becoming a chief facilities officer

The new 'CFO' position can play an integral role in identifying how an organization’s physical assets and environment can support its goals.

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 Property Management

Choosing the right thermal insulation

While R-value is often the main point of discussion when talking about insulation, it is only one aspect of a material's properties and performance.

CondoBusiness

When condo corporations borrow money

When the directors of a condominium corporation determine that it’s in their best interest to borrow money, the loan transaction is somewhat unique.

Canadian Property Management

Property tax inequity in Vancouver

Unsustainable property tax rates in Vancouver favour residential owners over businesses.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Picking underlayment for hard-surface flooring

Looks matter when selecting new hard-surface flooring for interior spaces in commercial buildings. But so does the choice of underlayment.

Canadian Property Management

Residential unit inspection 101

Targeted in-suite inspections of residential units can support building safety and cost-effective operation.