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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.

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.

CondoBusiness

Making changes to common elements

When a condo corporation wants to change a common element or asset, the board may have to follow certain steps in the Condo Act before starting the work.

Canadian Property Management

Industry group slams “unworkable” parking levy

A report released by a real estate industry coalition warns of the negative impact a proposed parking levy would have on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Restoring heritage structures

Here are some valuable tips property owners and managers should keep in mind when undertaking complicated structural repairs.

CondoBusiness

Continuous rise of reserve fund contributions

There are many reasons why contribution levels must increase, including unexpected issues, rising costs ...

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Design that pops

This past April, Coca-Cola Canada officially opened its new 100,000-square-foot headquarters in downtown Toronto.

CondoBusiness

New condo project embraces shrinking unit sizes

Smart House is the first condo development in Toronto to be built specifically with compact living in mind.

Canadian Property Management

Government building achieves LEED gold

PWGSC's Douglas Jung Building recently achieved a LEED gold rating in the category of ...

Construction Business

A striking mall makeover

A major renovation and expansion project has transformed the aging Guildford Town Centre into a contemporary shopping mall in Surrey, B.C.

Building Strategies & Sustainability

Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns

As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Amenities for a new generation

Here are seven facts to help apartment landlords target millennials.

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 Facility Management & Design

Ergonomic workstation guidelines

Taking an ergonomic approach to setting up a workstation simply involves looking at how each employee works. The two main areas to focus on are the office chair and work surface/desk.

CondoBusiness

Choosing condo board members

It's important that unit owners pick the right people to serve on the condo board, especially since the corporation's multi-million dollar budget is in the hands of volunteers.

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 ...