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Canadian Facility Management & Design
Capital planning meets operational maintenance
Capital planning and operational maintenance are often viewed as separate categories, but the gap can be bridged to create a dynamic program.
CondoBusiness
Preventing structural damage in parking lots
Insufficient lighting, tight traffic patterns and poor drivers can lead to serious damage in parking lots, and therefore costly repairs.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Yorkdale Shopping Centre’s ongoing expansion
Yorkdale Shopping Centre was once the largest mall in the world . After four upgrades in the last 10 years, it is about to undergo another expansion.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Investing in smart buildings for long-term gains
Combining smart building and smart occupancy to promote productivity and sustainability.
Canadian Property Management
The importance of proper fire safety planning
The tragedy in L'Isle Verte, Que. calls attention to the importance of proper fire safety planning and installing prevention systems for all residences.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning carpets: hot water versus cold water
While hot water machines typically use more energy, they may be more effective at cleaning and protecting the indoor environment.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Why buildings must embrace emerging tech
While consumers have taken to emerging tech trends like tablets and social media, the construction and real estate industries have lagged behind.
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
The future of multi-res laundry facilities
New developments in washers and dryers means that multi-residential laundry facilities can minimize energy usage and maximize profits.
Canadian Property Management
Solar energy systems offer a bright ROI
Solar energy systems can offer protection from future increases in energy costs and save a property money in the long run.
Canadian Property Management
Waste diversion in the workplace
Promoting waste diversion within a building is one of the most complex and important factors when trying to foster a green workplace.
Canadian Property Management
Protection for building envelope remediation
Building envelope renovation warranty insurance ensures the engineers and renovators are qualified for envelope renovation projects.
Canadian Property Management
Hot new trends for fire alarm systems
Advancements in fire alarm tech can better protect occupants and property, reduce expenses and help building management maintain their systems.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Creating a data governance policy
Here are four steps to help a company manage its data assets.
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 Property Management
Government building achieves LEED gold
PWGSC's Douglas Jung Building recently achieved a LEED gold rating in the category of ...
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.



