Summer brings everything from heat to rain to storms, and more. Maintenance managers should be planning for these weather events to help avoid property damage,

As winter rapidly approaches, many maintenance managers are busy winterizing their buildings to keep the heat in and the cold out. Not only will this

Prioritizing your building envelope as part of your spring maintenance plan means minimizing costly surprises, improving your carbon footprint, and increasing operational efficiency. What does

Maintenance managers deal with a variety of issues throughout the winter season as temperatures rise and fall, including the freeze-thaw cycle, potentially causing complications for

A game-changing new technology is in development that leverages drones and AI-based analytics to detect and diagnose building envelope defects.

Beyond the UK, the report offers lessons for onlookers everywhere about slipshod diligence, inappropriately trained safety administrators and the possible risks of commercial pressures in certification processes.

Condo managers who understand a condo’s life stages, hidden damages, and inspections are more likely to develop effective reserve fund plans with logical budget allotments.

The outside of your building takes a beating in the winter, from the strong winds to the freeze-thaw cycle and ice accumulation. Many times, outdoor

Winter brings extreme weather, cold temperatures, and a freeze-thaw cycle that can negatively affect your building, its occupants, and your workflow, so keeping your facility

Sustainable building envelope design offers long-lasting environmental benefits while improving occupant comfort. Here are six principles all designers and building operators should adhere to.

When it comes to condo maintenance, planning ahead can pay off. Detecting and addressing minor issues on a building's exterior or mechanical systems is a proven way of significantly reducing the cost of future repairs and avoiding resident inconveniences.

Minto is now the first developer in Ontario to complete a baseline measurement for high-rise air leakage.

Retrofits to remedy energy losses through the building envelope are sometimes based on assumptions and uncertainty.

Andrea Mucciarone of RJC Engineers discusses the building façade restoration process, from spotting early signs of failure through to project completion.

Whether it’s new or old, large or small, commercial or residential, all buildings benefit from Building Envelope Condition Assessments.

Creating an envelope in a residential tower where balconies, windows and exterior walls come together in multiple layers is challenging and increases the likelihood that thermal bridges will form.

While winter can bring all manner of property maintenance issues, few can cause as many headaches (or large repair bills) as unchecked condensation.