Management
Canadian Property Management
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.



