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The Essentials of Balcony Restoration
Personal outdoor space in multi-residential buildings is a highly sought-after commodity, offering both physical and psychological benefits to residents. A dedicated private balcony not only
REMI Network
Beyond the Basics: Technology, Security and Life Safety in Modern Condominium Management
Across Ontario’s condominium sector, technology, software, and new apps are reshaping how buildings are managed.
CondoBusiness
The Essentials of Condominium Balcony Restoration
Personal outdoor space in condominiums is a highly sought-after commodity, offering both physical and psychological benefits to residents. A dedicated private balcony not only expands
Canadian Property Management
Treat Your HVAC System Like an Employee
HVAC systems are critical infrastructure that can last for decades with a proper, proactive maintenance plan.
REMI Network
The Door Left Out in the Cold
How outdoor-rated, wire-free smart deadbolts are making electronic access practical for weather-exposed condominium unit doors.
REMI Network
Protecting Patient Experience During Healthcare Restoration and Remediation Projects
Noise, dust and disruption are unavoidable side effects of construction activities. When taking place in a healthcare environment, the work must be carefully managed to
REMI Network
How Modular Construction Accelerates Patient Access to Life Saving Diagnostic Imaging
Medical providers rely on diagnostic imaging to identify, evaluate, and track a broad spectrum of medical conditions. While the Ontario Ministry of Health emphasizes that
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Where Care Meets Culture
Black & McDonald recently partnered on a meaningful retrofit at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, transforming a standard room into an Indigenous Health Room for smudging ceremonies and other cultural practices.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
The Hospital as an Operating System: Aligning Capital Investment with Operational Readiness
Building More Care, Not Just More Buildings Canadian hospitals are being asked to deliver more care with finite operating, capital, energy, and staffing resources. For
Canadian Facility Management & Design
A soaring success in Halifax
Black & McDonald recently played a central role in the evolution of Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
What exceptional facilities get right before guests ever notice
For facility managers, cleanliness signals how well the entire operation is running. In busy public spaces, guests may not see the systems, staff decisions, or
REMI Network
Staying Ahead of the Seasons: Practical Maintenance, Landscaping, and Tools to Keep Managers Grounded
Seasonal change is one of the few constants in condominium management. With each shift in weather comes a predictable set of maintenance demands, landscaping considerations,
CondoBusiness
The Door the Smart Lock Couldn’t Handle
Millions of condo units have exterior-facing front doors. Until recently, none of them had a smart deadbolt that could handle the weather. Not every condo unit sits
Canadian Apartment Magazine
When Tech Isn’t Enough: The Human Element of the Full Unit Turn
An efficient unit turn is highly time-sensitive, requiring a “domino effect” of tasks to form a chain reaction. To make a unit move-in ready goes
Canadian Property Management
Powering Safe, Sustainable Senior Living Across Alberta
In Alberta’s long-term care sector, Black & McDonald is known for combining technical expertise with empathy to create environments where residents live with dignity, comfort, and peace of mind.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Meeting the NSF/ANSI 56 Benchmark in Clinical Cooling: Protecting Patients and Inventory
In a 24/7 healthcare environment, equipment failure is a risk to patient safety. While refrigeration and ice machines are often seen as “background” utilities, they
CondoBusiness
Ditching the Dirt: The Practical Perks of Artificial Grass
The yearly battle to grow a “perfect” lawn is a fiscal and logistical nightmare for many condominiums. Managing expectations around weed growth, mysterious brown spots,




















