Lighting design can make a big difference in the safety and security of a condominium.

Proponents and early adopters suggest the program can provide simplified credibility for landlords and simplified assurance for tenants via a formal third-party building assessment and an easily decipherable rating system that is tied to rigorous criteria.

Summer-like conditions this past September and now October may contribute to higher rodent activity in the fall season.

Creative programming can add value to office buildings in an increasingly competitive leasing environment.

The Canadian commercial real estate industry gathered in the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto last night for the BOMA Canada National Awards.

Tensions boiled over last week at Toronto apartment buildings without air conditioning as temperatures soared into heat wave territory in late September.

Hospitality-specific soundproofing solutions address the primary culprits of noise ingress — windows and patio doors — to cut external noise, without replacement or major renovation.

The TSSA recently lifted the requirement to undertake certain upgrades to the controls of single-speed elevators, but it doesn’t mean building owners should abandon modernization.

The replacement of a fire alarm system in an existing building can be a complex and challenging undertaking for building owners.

The CaGBC is working to spearhead the next evolution of green building with the launch of its Zero Carbon Building Standard.

Wasps have a frightening reputation for their aggressive behaviour and are often seen in greater numbers towards the end of summer.

The intrusion detection system (IDS) is slowly being incorporated into integrated security solutions in condominiums.

While oversight of electricity and gas metering has been in place for quite some time, thermal metering has remained unchecked in Canada. But not for long.

The new Albion Library, opened earlier this summer, is the first of Toronto’s 102 branches to introduce gender-neutral washrooms.

Indoor air quality specialists concur that larger commercial buildings are among the better places to be when outdoor conditions are compromised since HVAC systems typically incorporate air filtration.

Infection prevention and control, while taken seriously in healthcare settings, isn’t always a priority in educational facilities.

In recent years there has been significant growth in the adoption of cloud-based software among tech-savvy condo communities and property managers.