Management
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Apartment sector hits new benchmarks in Q3
The third quarter of 2013 saw apartment prices hitting record levels, coming in at over $153,000 per suite.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Creating a data governance policy
Here are four steps to help a company manage its data assets.
CondoBusiness
Continuous rise of reserve fund contributions
There are many reasons why contribution levels must increase, including unexpected issues, rising costs ...
Canadian Property Management
Flammable refrigerants demand caution
Do-it-yourself refrigerant conversion kits threaten to blow inadequate Canadian safety regulations wide open. Literally.
Canadian Property Management
Board and C-suite roles still elusive for women
Gender diversity efforts could soon become a mandated element of corporate governance disclosure for public ...
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Countering the effects of winter on floors
Here are six questions building managers should ask themselves during the lead up to winter in order to counteract the ...
Canadian Facility Management & Design
IFMA award goes to Canadian student
A recent Conestoga College graduate is the first Canadian to receive the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation’s International Student of the Year award.
Canadian Property Management
Fire safety planning
For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Time to cut energy consumption and costs
Now is the time to curb energy costs as the Rent Increase Guideline is moving downward as fast as the price of hydro ...
Canadian Property Management
Using mobile technology as a marketing tool
Providing tenants with instant information on their smartphones can give a property a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and enable savvy property managers to maximize their time and measure their results.
Canadian Property Management
Preparing an emergency response plan
Here are five steps to get started on a comprehensive emergency response plan.
Canadian Property Management
Massive retail investment in Vancouver
New retail developments and U.S. retailer interest in the Metro Vancouver market have been significant enough to stir ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
Canadian Property Management
Twenty years of Canadian REITs
First established in 1993, Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have evolved to become an important investment class for both shareholders and the economy as a whole.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
No parking? No problem
There are many attractive features that make up a great neighbourhood but the one thing young urban renters covet above all else is the freedom to live a car-less existence.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Repairing carpet damage left by office furniture
When office carpet becomes damaged it's time to repair or replace. If the appearance is still fair to good, and the ...
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Making a building more accessible
Landlords should follow these six tips to ensure their building's interior space is accessible to everyone.



