Management
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.
Canadian Property Management
Tips to prevent mould growth
Building management needs to understand what conditions are necessary for mould growth, so it can ultimately prevent it.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Cleaning chemicals create post-flood hazards
Cleanup of flood damaged properties must be approached with a knowledge of chemistry so that the cleaning ...
Design Quarterly
Competing in today’s design industry
An owner of a design firm should consider a variety of strategic alliance and business combination possibilities to ...
Canadian Facility Management & Design
A smooth office move
Here are six tips to manage a successful office relocation.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Impact of cigarette smoke on property values
Smoking is not only deadly, it can kill property values as well.
Canadian Property Management
Screen prospective tenants to avoid future stress
Property owners and managers can take steps to properly screen tenants before signing a lease and cut down the risk ...
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Continuing education in energy management
The IBEX certificate program combines technical knowledge with energy assessment skills and business practices.
