Barbara Carss
Canadian Property Management
Cyber spies halt online access to national codes
Online access to Canada's national building and fire codes is suspended following discovery of a cyber intrusion of the National Research Council's IT network,
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Green architectural style born of performance
Performance-driven design is taking shape in a new architectural style reflective of the green building movement.
Canadian Property Management
Profit brings risk for condominium corporations
Federal scrutiny of tax exemptions could make profit risky for condominium corporations, industry and professional associations.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Paybacks reflect carbon tax and offset costs
Carbon tax and offset requirements have begun to filter through to paybacks on energy saving measures in British Columbia and Quebec.
Canadian Property Management
Ontario budget fuels real estate investment
The Ontario government's proposed provincial pension and public investment management agency would create a pool of capital to be directed to real estate.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Perceived building costs prevent conservation
A recent survey reveals that Canadian business leaders generally undervalue the return on investment from energy efficiency.
Canadian Property Management
Real estate industry tags Ontario election issues
The real estate industry names Ontario election issues that will affect the sector, and outlines how this election has killed some proposed bills.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Nova Scotia endorses selling renewable power
Recent legislation in Nova Scotia creates the potential for licensed competitors to start selling renewable power and share the electricity market.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Competition driving green building momentum
Experts speaking at the Green Real Estate conference in Toronto said that green building competition is leading to incremental change in the suburbs.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Road salt usage causing problems in Ontario
Property managers are using large amounts of road salt this winter. But overuse is taking its toll on their' pocketbooks and the environment.
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.
Canadian Property Management
Shrinking workplace space requirements
Innovations in office design and technology are contributing to the shrinking of workplace space requirements.
Canadian Property Management
Toronto ice storm pelts residential managers
The Toronto ice storm this past December left many properties without power for days, leaving tenants and building systems vulnerable to the cold.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
How windows affect occupants’ well-being
Windows impact more than just building aesthetics. Rather, sunshine and views can have a substantial impact on occupants' well-being.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Ontario making changes to electricity planning
The Minister of Energy affirmed Ontario's intention to improve upfront consultation and integrate electricity planning into municipalities' official plans.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Soil ‘dating service’ matches supply & demand
A newly launched web-based registry matches supply and demand for clean soil.
Canadian Property Management
Small environmental impacts must be reported
A recent Supreme Court decision means that property managers should report all irregular environmental discharges, even if it doesn't appear damaging.
